
A Programmatic Home for Penn in D.C.
Penn Washington Programs
Penn Washington embodies the imperatives of the University of Pennsylvania’s strategic framework, In Principle and Practice, “to address Truth, Trust, and Democracy as one of the great challenges that command our attention, to deepen connections with neighbors and the world, and to foster leadership and service.”
Penn Washington represents a strategic effort by the University of Pennsylvania to enhance its presence and influence in Washington, D.C. By fostering a collaborative environment between Penn’s diverse academic and research communities and the nation’s capital, Penn Washington aims to drive impactful dialogue, robust programming, and collaborative solutions.
Priorities
- Increase visibility and linkages of Penn in federal and global policy communities.
- Create opportunities for cutting edge Penn research to inform and influence policy discussions and development.
- Deepen understanding of and connections to federal and global policy makers for Penn faculty and scholars.
- Expand opportunities for educational and academic programs to connect to Washington, DC.
Penn Washington Domestic Programs
The Franklin Initiative is the home to our principal programs, Fixing Congress and Rebuilding Government-Higher Education Relations.
Penn Washington Global Programs
Future programming in development.
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