Penn & Philly shines light on community partnerships

The Office of the Executive Vice President launched Penn & Philly, a new initiative that catalogues and communicates the University’s longtime and continued commitment as an anchor institution. From telling stories about Penn’s impact within the community and the community’s impact on Penn, to showcasing the institution’s collaborations with area nonprofits, Penn & Philly serves as a curated repository for sharing and inspiring projects.As Netter Center for Community Partnerships Founding Director Ira Harkavy often says, Penn has an obligation to advance itself as an anchor institution, a concept he introduced and has developed throughout the years, and something the Office of the EVP has homed in on with Penn & Philly.

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