For Alumni and Friends

With a network of over 30,000 alumni worldwide and unmatched international reach, Penn’s alumni are essential in connecting Penn to the world. 

For Penn Faculty 

Welcome to Penn Global, if you are a Penn alumnus these are the ways to get involved and join our efforts to sustain Penn’s leadership in global engagement and academic diplomacy: 

  • Support Penn students
  • Support faculty research 
  • Attend an event
  • Stay connected

You’ve come to the right place. 

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Get Involved 

Guided by the University’s enduring commitment to global outreach, Penn is now more focused than ever on building a dynamic community of students, faculty, alumni, and supporters ready to make a positive impact worldwide. Be a part of our efforts to reinforce Penn’s role in global engagement and academic diplomacy. 

Support Penn students and faculty  

We are dedicated to supporting all Penn community members interested in global engagement. There are many ways to help students gain valuable international experience at Penn. 

Support faculty research

Through its competitive grant program, Penn Global provides key support for faculty research initiatives that catalyze entrepreneurial initiatives in a global context. 

Attend an event

Perry World House serves as Penn’s hub for global engagement, connecting academic insights with pressing global policy issues. Each year, it hosts a wide range of public events where attendees worldwide engage with experts from Penn, government, and other sectors. 

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Penn’s Global Mission

Over nearly 300 years, the University of Pennsylvania has remained dedicated to the global vision set by its founder, Benjamin Franklin. This commitment has evolved, growing in scope and depth, ultimately establishing Penn as a fully global institution. 

Penn’s Global Strategic Framework

Penn’s Strategic Framework for Global Initiatives aligns its institutional priorities with the needs of its community, fostering a coordinated and sustainable approach to global engagement.

Penn’s Global Engagement Activities

Penn has never been more extended globally with over 9000 international students, 2500 students studying abroad annually, and over 700 partnerships with institutions around the world.  

Alumni

Stay Connected

With more than 30,000 alumni abroad and a vast global network, the University of Pennsylvania maintains a presence in nearly every community worldwide. Discover ways to connect with fellow alumni and stay engaged with Penn, no matter where you are. 

Penn’s International Alumni Clubs  

Penn’s alumni network features over 120 international regional clubs, providing alumni with opportunities to reconnect, attend dynamic events, and participate in collaborative initiatives that make a difference in communities worldwide. 

Penn Alumni Interview Program 

The Penn Alumni Interview Program aims to provide an interview for every undergraduate applicant to the University of Pennsylvania. This initiative makes Penn more accessible, gives applicants a unique opportunity to share their personal stories, and offers Penn Admissions insights beyond what’s included in the application. 

Contact

Please email Penn Global for more information.

global@upenn.edu