Penn receives national distinction for community engagement

The recognition acknowledges Penn’s long-standing commitment to community-engaged scholarship and partnerships, particularly in West Philadelphia and beyond. The designation also increasingly reflects an emphasis on democratic partnerships and civic engagement.

“We are very proud of Penn’s Community Engagement Classification,” says Provost John L. Jackson Jr., “which reflects the strong commitment to community engagement across our campus. In Principle and Practice, our strategic framework, calls on members of the Penn community to deepen connections with our neighbors and our world, as one of five core practices that support and strengthen our academic mission. Penn’s anchoring in Philadelphia is essential to our identity, our history, and our values; and we are deeply grateful to the Netter Center for Community Partnerships for helping to lead this work for almost 35 years.”

Penn’s application, guided by the Provost’s Office and the Netter Center, included conversations and contributions across all 12 Penn schools and many administrative units, cultural institutions, and interdisciplinary programs.

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