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Who is regarded as the founder and first president of the University of Pennsylvania?

  • George Washington
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • Benjamin Franklin (correct)
  • James Wilson

    • What is unique about the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania?

  • It was the first medical school in North America.
  • It offers training exclusively in engineering.
  • It is the nation's first collegiate business school. (correct)
  • It is the only school that does not offer graduate programs.

    • Which of the following is NOT one of the undergraduate schools at the University of Pennsylvania?

  • School of Business Management (correct)
  • School of Nursing
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Engineering and Applied Science

    • As of 2023, where does the University of Pennsylvania rank among U.S. universities in research expenditures?

    <p>Third</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which campus landmark is recognized as the first modern student union in the United States?

    <p>Houston Hall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate endowment of the University of Pennsylvania as of 2023?

    <p>$21 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which notable feature is associated with Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania?

    <p>It is the first dual-level college football stadium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of athletic conference does the University of Pennsylvania's athletics program belong to?

    <p>NCAA Division I Ivy League</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Founding Fathers of the United States who signed the Declaration of Independence are alumni of Penn?

    <p>Eight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year was the College of Philadelphia chartered?

    <p>1755</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which architecture style was established at Penn by Cope and Stewardson?

    <p>Collegiate Gothic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the main pedestrian walkway at Penn's Campus Historic District?

    <p>Locust Walk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total area covered by Penn's core campus?

    <p>299 acres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant facility was completed next to the Wistar Institute in 2014?

    <p>Pennovation Works</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many living undergraduate billionaires are affiliated with Penn?

    <p>38</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major project was completed by Penn in September 2011?

    <p>Penn Park</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique feature does the Penn Campus Arboretum have?

    <p>It is an accredited ArbNet Arboretum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year did Penn begin work on Locust Walk?

    <p>1960</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the president that first announced Locust Walk?

    <p>Harold Stassen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which facility was completed in 1995 at Penn?

    <p>Module 6 Utility Plant and Garage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the South Bank development project?

    <p>To facilitate academic collaboration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Penn Campus Arboretum is known for representing how many species of trees and shrubs?

    <p>240 species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Morris Arboretum's plant collection?

    <p>Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following libraries is the main library for the Penn library system?

    <p>Van Pelt Library</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What notable action was taken regarding the statue of Reverend George Whitefield at Penn?

    <p>It was removed from campus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which object is considered the most famous at the Penn Museum?

    <p>The goat rearing into the branches of a rosette-leafed plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sculpture, created by Claes Oldenburg, is located at the south entrance of Van Pelt Library?

    <p>The Button</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique feature is associated with the sculpture known as The Button?

    <p>It has holes large enough for people to stand inside.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one significant feature of the Penn Museum's building architecture?

    <p>A rotunda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year was the Penn Museum founded?

    <p>1887</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event brought nationwide media attention to New Bolton Center?

    <p>Surgery of Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following houses at Penn is named after a philanthropist?

    <p>Fisher Hassenfeld House</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 1959 Philadelphia ordinance related to public art?

    <p>To allocate budget for art during construction projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which notable artist created the sculpture titled 'King Solomon' loaned to Penn in 1985?

    <p>Alexander Archipenko</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'The Quad' at the University of Pennsylvania?

    <p>A building containing Fisher Hassenfeld, Ware, and Riepe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sculptures was relocated from the Philadelphia Museum of Art to Penn's campus?

    <p>Atmosphere and Environment XII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which college is considered the undergraduate division of the School of Arts and Sciences at Penn?

    <p>College of Arts and Sciences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many themed residential programs are available within the College Houses at Penn?

    <p>40</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of collection does the Yarnall Library of Theology specialize in?

    <p>Theology and patristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the University of Pennsylvania Police Department (UPPD)?

    <p>Maintaining campus safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many libraries make up the Penn library system?

    <p>15</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the original purpose of Van Pelt Library when it was first built?

    <p>To be the main library for Penn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the first recorded request for the University of Pennsylvania's Common Seal?

    <p>1753</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the outer ring of the current University of Pennsylvania seal say?

    <p>Universitas Pennsylvaniensis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was responsible for the sculpture of Young Ben Franklin at Penn?

    <p>R. Tait McKenzie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of public art at Penn is currently under review?

    <p>The deselection of certain artworks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which college houses Penn's art collection?

    <p>Arthur Ross Gallery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant feature characterizes the sculpture Brick House at Penn?

    <p>The form resembling a clay house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which governing councils manage the fraternities and sororities at Penn?

    <p>Interfraternity Council, Intercultural Greek Council, and Panhellenic Council</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which school at the University of Pennsylvania is known for business education?

    <p>Wharton School</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Penn's academic programs?

    <p>Interdisciplinary learning and research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which policy allows undergraduates to access courses across all undergraduate and graduate schools at Penn?

    <p>One University Policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of programs does the Vagelos Scholars Program in Molecular Life Sciences offer?

    <p>Double majoring or submatriculation for BA and MS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which schools are included in the Quaker Consortium for course sharing?

    <p>Bryn Mawr, Haverford, and Swarthmore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following degrees can be pursued through Penn's School of Veterinary Medicine dual-degree programs?

    <p>Master of Business Administration (MBA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did Quacquarelli Symonds rank Penn's nursing school number one?

    <p>2018</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which program at Penn was first offered for the class of 2016?

    <p>Vagelos Integrated Program in Energy Research (VIPER)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a very important factor in Penn's undergraduate admissions process?

    <p>Applicant's GPA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which degree does the School of Social Policy and Practice denote as commonly known?

    <p>Penn SP2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is a hallmark achievement of the Pennsylvania Hospital, owned by Penn Medicine?

    <p>First hospital in the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many applications did Penn receive for the class of 2026?

    <p>54,588</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Penn's interdisciplinary focus?

    <p>Limited course access within departments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of degrees does Penn mainly offer through its coordinated dual-degree programs?

    <p>Degrees from multiple schools upon meeting criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which area do students have the possibility to study abroad while attending Penn?

    <p>Various partner institutions worldwide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ranking did U.S.News & World Report give Penn among national universities for 2024?

    <p>6th</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Penn's ranking for happiest students in the United States in 2023?

    <p>7th</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which professional school at Penn was ranked number one in 2021?

    <p>School of Education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Penn's research expenditure in 2023?

    <p>$1.9 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which title was established to assist the advancement of interdisciplinary research at Penn?

    <p>Penn Integrates Knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of Penn as a doctoral university?

    <p>R1: Highest research activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Penn school was ranked 4th in 2023?

    <p>Law School</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant technological advancement is Penn known for developing in 1946?

    <p>First general-purpose electronic computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the number of PhDs awarded by Penn in 2009?

    <p>487</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for establishing the first law journal in existence at Penn?

    <p>William Draper Lewis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Penn's economic impact on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2015?

    <p>$14.3 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following major scientific discoveries was made at Penn?

    <p>Dialysis machine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Penn effect identified in economics?

    <p>To observe consumer price levels in countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which teaching methodology was emphasized at Penn Law by William Draper Lewis?

    <p>Full-time professors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is fragile X syndrome known for?

    <p>Being the most common form of inherited mental retardation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed the scientific basis for in vitro fertilization?

    <p>Ralph L. Brinster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Kymriah developed for?

    <p>To treat certain types of leukemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 2018, what percentage of all enrolled students at Penn were women?

    <p>55%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Philomathean Society known for?

    <p>Being the oldest collegiate literary society in the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main focus of the 2018 initiatives aimed at mental health at Penn?

    <p>Addressing mental health problems on campus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phenomenon does 'Penn Face' refer to?

    <p>Students presenting a façade of confidence while experiencing mental turmoil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization at Penn focuses on LGBTQ+ support and advocacy?

    <p>Penn LGBTQ+ Center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is significant about the Daily Pennsylvanian?

    <p>It went unpublished during World War II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which professor contributed to the theory of superconductivity?

    <p>John Robert Schrieffer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Penn Electric Racing team compete in?

    <p>International electric vehicle competition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the acceptance rate for international students admitted to Penn in 2018?

    <p>6.7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the percentage of Jewish enrollment at Penn around 1999?

    <p>28%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which course area does Penn offer related to sexuality?

    <p>Sexuality and Gender Studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary goals of the Penn Hindu & Jain Association?

    <p>To raise awareness of the Hindu and Jain faiths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event has the Penn Hindu & Jain Association been holding annually since 1993?

    <p>Holi Festival.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does Sister Patricia Anton serve at Penn?

    <p>Full-time Muslim chaplain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization has been pivotal in establishing Muslim life at Penn?

    <p>Muslim Students' Association.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key service provided by the Penn MSA?

    <p>Providing support for interfaith relations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the Penn Meditation and Buddhism Club's main activities?

    <p>Conducting weekly meetings focusing on mindfulness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the Penn Muslim Life Residential Program is emphasized for its residents?

    <p>Appreciation of Islamic culture and daily practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the first full-time Muslim chaplain hired at Penn?

    <ol start="2017"> <li></li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the athletic teams at Penn?

    <p>Known as the Quakers and often referred to as The Red and Blue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key features of the Bengali quizzing event held by the Penn community?

    <p>Cultural heritage appreciation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the mission of the historical Penn rowing team highlight?

    <p>Promoting intercollegiate competitions seriously.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sport has Penn dominated in terms of championship titles historically?

    <p>Basketball.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which club at Penn is dedicated to the practice of mindfulness and meditation?

    <p>Penn Meditation and Buddhism Club.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the first cricket team at Penn in 1842?

    <p>It marked the beginning of intercollegiate sports at Penn.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year was the University of Pennsylvania Glee Club founded?

    <p>1862</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which notable event did the Penn Glee Club participate in during 1926?

    <p>First performance at the White House</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is recognized as the world's oldest South Asian a cappella group based in an American university?

    <p>Penn Masala</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following alumni is a well-known CEO of a major technology company?

    <p>Elon Musk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change did Mask and Wig implement in 2021?

    <p>Opened auditions to undergraduates of all gender identities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is a notable alumna of the Bloomers comedy group?

    <p>Vanessa Bayer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of Tony Awards won by Penn alumni?

    <p>53</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the A Cappella Council at the University of Pennsylvania?

    <p>Providing a platform for various a cappella groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which historical figure associated with Penn is known as the founder of the United States Marine Corps?

    <p>Samuel Nicholas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Penn alumni is known for winning an EGOT?

    <p>John Legend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organization represents Jewish life on campus at the University of Pennsylvania?

    <p>Hillel International</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mission of the Penn Newman Catholic Center?

    <p>To support students in religious endeavors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many different Penn alumni have earned Olympic medals?

    <p>43</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which college band was the first to perform at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

    <p>University of Pennsylvania Band</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these figures is NOT listed as a notable Penn alumnus?

    <p>Winston Churchill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What genre of music does Penn's a cappella groups NOT typically perform?

    <p>Heavy Metal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did Penn purchase its clubhouse building in New York City?

    <p>1989</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total wealth of Penn's billionaire alumni combined?

    <p>$367 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which notable figure did Penn Masala perform for?

    <p>Barack Obama</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Christian Association maintain its historical mission?

    <p>By running foreign missions and social camps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Nobel laureates are affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania as of 2023?

    <p>38</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the original focus of the Bloomers comedy group when it was founded?

    <p>All-women performances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a function of the Penn alumni clubs?

    <p>Offer opportunities for alumni to reconnect and collaborate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the name 'Bloomers' for the comedy group?

    <p>Named after Amelia Jenks Bloomer's undergarment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event caused the cancellation of the 1940 Olympics?

    <p>World War Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the coach of the Penn crew team that won the Grand Challenge Cup at the Henley Royal Regatta in 1955?

    <p>Joe Burk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which athlete won gold medals as part of the women's 8 oared boat at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics?

    <p>Susan Francia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was unique about John Anthony Pescatore's participation in the Olympics?

    <p>He competed in two different Olympic Games.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What notable championship did the Penn men's crew team win in 1991?

    <p>National Collegiate Rowing Championship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Penn alumnus was instrumental in changing the rules of football during the early 20th century?

    <p>John Heisman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was rugby per Rugby Union code reintroduced to Penn?

    <p>1906</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What achievement did the Penn men's rugby team accomplish in their first appearance at the Collegiate Rugby Championship?

    <p>They won the Shield Competition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which alumnus played for the undergraduate rugby team and later became a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?

    <p>Conor Lamb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What position did Alan Valentine hold in relation to the 1924 Olympic rugby team?

    <p>Player-coach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the current head coach of the Penn men's rugby team as of 2020?

    <p>Tiger Bax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was one of the notable figures to play for Penn's early rugby team and later named the Heisman Trophy?

    <p>John Heisman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prominent Penn rugby figure was involved in the establishment of USA Rugby?

    <p>Oreste P. D'Arconte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which notable feature is associated with the Palestra at Penn?

    <p>It has hosted more NCAA Tournament basketball games than any other facility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year was the Penn Law Rugby team active until?

    <p>1993</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial structure of the rugby team at Penn led by Harry

    <p>Intermittent team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event does Franklin Field host annually since 1895?

    <p>The Penn Relays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which year did Penn women’s rugby begin to compete?

    <p>1984</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which notable rugby figure coached the Penn women's rugby team as of 2020?

    <p>Adam Dick</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which professional rugby player is noted to have coached at Valley Rugby Football Club in Hong Kong?

    <p>Tiger Bax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stadium has a significance related to broadcasting college football games?

    <p>Franklin Field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these alumni is known for winning three medals at the 1920 Summer Olympics?

    <p>John B. Kelly Jr.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which alumnus is known to have founded Mercado Libre?

    <p>Marcos Galperin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is noted to have approved the search of Mar-a-Lago?

    <p>Bruce Reinhart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant distinction of the Class of 1923 Arena at Penn?

    <p>It was built to host the university’s varsity ice hockey team.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Phillies player league did Penn's baseball team play in?

    <p>National League</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city is home to the University of Pennsylvania?

    <p>Philadelphia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did Penn field its first intercollegiate cricket game?

    <p>1864</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many times did Penn win the Intercollegiate Cricket Association championship during its existence?

    <p>23</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant innovation introduced by Penn's coach George Washington Woodruff during the 1890s?

    <p>The quarterback kick</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which award is named after a Penn alumnus known for football excellence?

    <p>Bednarik Award</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year did the University of Pennsylvania first field a football team?

    <p>1876</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event marked the first college football game to be broadcast in color?

    <p>Penn vs. California</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Ellis Ward at Penn regarding rowing?

    <p>First intercollegiate crew coach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which trophy is awarded to the most outstanding college football player in a year?

    <p>Heisman Trophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the oldest intercollegiate athletic contest after the Harvard-Yale crew race?

    <p>Amherst vs. Williams baseball game</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did Penn's club cricket team win a tournament for Ivy League teams?

    <p>2009</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Olympic medals have Penn alumni earned?

    <p>81</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event is associated with George Patterson, a famous cricket player from Penn?

    <p>North American batting record holder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the American Collegiate Hockey Association's role for Penn's hockey team?

    <p>Division II member</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which university does Penn regularly compete against in curling?

    <p>Princeton University</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    University of Pennsylvania Overview

    • Private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
    • Chartered before the US Declaration of Independence.
    • Founded by Benjamin Franklin, its first president.
    • Arguably the fourth, though disputed, oldest institution of higher education in the US, chartered in 1755.
    • Four undergraduate and twelve graduate/professional schools.
    • Strong emphasis on research, with $21 billion endowment as of 2023 (sixth-wealthiest private university).
    • Ranked third in the US in research expenditures in 2023.
    • Main campus in University City, West Philadelphia, centered around College Hall.
    • Notable landmarks include Houston Hall (first modern student union) and Franklin Field (first dual-level stadium).
    • Athletics program (Penn Quakers) participates in NCAA Division I Ivy League conference (33 sports).

    Notable Alumni, Faculty, and Trustees

    • Includes eight Founding Fathers, seven US Constitutional signers, and 24 members of the Continental Congress.
    • Three US Presidents (and eight other presidents awarded honorary doctorate degrees by Penn).
    • 38 Nobel laureates, nine foreign heads of state, three US Supreme Court justices, at least four foreign Supreme Court justices.
    • 32 US senators, 163 US House representatives, 19 US Cabinet Secretaries, 46 US governors, and 28 US State Supreme Court justices.
    • Many billionaires (36, the most of any US university).
    • Five Medal of Honor recipients.

    Campus History and Architecture

    • Located on a 299-acre (121 ha) campus within a contiguous area of Philadelphia's University City.
    • Built by the Philadelphia-based firm Cope and Stewardson.
    • Campus Historic District with a main pedestrian walkway, Locust Walk, constructed from 1960 to 1972.
    • Expansions across the Schuylkill River (e.g., Pennovation Works, South Bank).

    University Libraries

    • A system of 14 libraries with over 6.19 million volumes.
    • Van Pelt Library is the main library on campus.
    • Notable library: The Yarnall Library of Theology, housing a major American rare book collection.

    Penn's Art Collection

    • Over 40 notable art installations, with a 1% budget requirement for art in new projects and significant alumni donations.
    • Notable works, including Alexander Archipenko's King Solomon sculpture and Simone Leigh's Brick House.

    Religious and Spiritual Organizations

    • Diverse range of religious and spiritual organizations: Mainline Protestantism, Judaism, Roman Catholicism, Hinduism, Jainism, Islam, and Buddhism.
    • Institutions like the Christian Association, Hillel International, Penn Newman Catholic Center, and the Muslim Students' Association cater to various faiths.

    Notable Schools

    • Wharton School (nation's first collegiate business school)
    • Perelman School of Medicine (first medical school in North America)
    • The School of Veterinary Medicine
    • School of Nursing (ranked #1 in 2018)

    Research and Innovation

    • Strong research culture, with numerous centers and programs.
    • Examples include interdisciplinary research centers like the Center for Healthcare Financing, the Global Women's Health Center, and the Baker Retailing Center.
    • Among the many discoveries are the ENIAC computer, various medical discoveries, conductive polymers, and contributions to economics and management.
    • Notable professors include Nobel laureates and many who made significant contributions in various fields.

    Sports and Athletics

    • Penn Quakers athletics teams compete in NCAA's Ivy League.
    • Franklin Field (oldest dual-level college football stadium).
    • Penn's teams were once nationally recognized in cricket, ice hockey, baseball, rowing and rugby amongst other sports.
    • Notable alumni and players in various sports.
    • The University has won numerous championships in multiple sports over the decades.

    Student Life and Activities

    • College Houses offer themed residential programs and social activities.
    • Student-run institutions such as The Daily Pennsylvanian (newspaper), Penn Debate Society (PDS), and Penn Electric Racing ('PER') participate in national competitions and events.
    • Religious groups and spiritual clubs cater to students' needs.

    Penn's Mental Health Initiatives

    • Penn addressed mental health issues following student suicides.
    • Introduced initiatives to mitigate mental health concerns and improve support systems.

    Other Important Information

    • Undergraduate admissions are highly selective, emphasizing GPA and recommendations.
    • Need-blind admissions for U.S., Canadian, and Mexican applicants.
    • "One University Policy" allows students to take courses in any school.
    • Strong emphasis is on interdisciplinary education and research.
    • International programs and affiliations for students and alumni.
    • A strong emphasis on the university's history and legacy.
    • Large alumni network.

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