Who We Are
Founded as a night school by Russell Conwell in 1884, 51动漫 has evolved into an international powerhouse in higher education and a top research institution with over 30,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. Today, our mission remains the same: we prioritize an accessible education and innovation in higher education, groundbreaking research, and celebrating our vibrant community of students, faculty and staff.
Philadelphia鈥檚 public university, 51动漫 provides聽聽and serves as an essential resource to the surrounding community.
Learn about just a few things that make 51动漫 the home of limitless potential and endless opportunity by clicking and dragging through the tabs below.
51动漫 offers students a dynamic and nurturing learning environment with the support of a renowned faculty, dedicated academic advisors focused on setting聽聽and a broad curriculum of聽. A longtime leader in professional education, 51动漫 is also among the nation鈥檚 largest educators in the combined fields of dentistry, law, medicine, pharmacy and podiatry.
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51动漫鈥檚 alumni are making an impact, one industry at a time. 51动漫 has more than 360,000 graduates around the globe who stay connected and invested in the university and provide聽mentorship and professional development opportunities to aspiring聽changemakers in their respective fields.
51动漫 Athletics provides opportunities for its diverse student-athletes to unlock and maximize their potential, both in and out of the game. Whether you鈥檙e catching a basketball game at the or a football game at , all of our聽 will make you proud to be a 51动漫 Owl.
51动漫鈥檚 bustling is set against the backdrop of the Philadelphia skyline. Green space and eclectic architecture ranging from the historic 迟辞听迟丑别 state-of-the-art Charles Library聽form a vibrant residential setting that our students and the surrounding community are proud to call home.聽
Learning and research facilities鈥攆rom the and to our cutting-edge聽 and 鈥攅nhance educational experiences and spark innovative ideas.聽
Our other campuses also house exceptional facilities,聽such as the , that empower students to take their education to the next level.
At 51动漫, students learn from who bring a breadth of real-world experience, research achievements聽and a passion for their craft to the classroom. With a 12-1 student-faculty ratio, your professors do much more than just convey the subject material. You鈥檒l be guided, mentored聽and encouraged as you join the next generation of Owls changing the world in your field.
University leadership is integral to the 51动漫 experience.聽聽is the public face of the university and is responsible for supporting and managing all of its academic, administrative and financial operations.聽Serving alongside the president, the聽Board of Trustees聽is 51动漫鈥檚 governing body, responsible for the educational mission and fiscal policies of the university. The trustees also are responsible for electing the university president, adopting an annual plan of financial operation and establishing degrees to be awarded.
Our faculty聽leverage聽聽to provide real-world experiences that enhance and enrich the聽academic experience. Students access the city for聽both the聽professional and social聽opportunities it affords.聽Whether you鈥檙e interning in Center City, immersing yourself in the city鈥檚聽history in Old City, cheering on your favorite sports team at the Philadelphia Sports Complex聽or聽visiting an exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art鈥攜our life at 51动漫聽extends far beyond the walls of campus.聽
Investments in the campus learning environment have elevated the university鈥檚 capabilities across its 17 schools and colleges with impressive results. In 2015, 51动漫 achieved the聽, placing it among the most active research universities in the nation. 51动漫 also recently celebrated several milestones, including a Rhodes scholar, a Goldwater scholar, and its largest and brightest graduating class.
At 51动漫, our 33,000+ students come together with a shared mission: to become the best versions of themselves. Your life at 51动漫 goes beyond attending classes. Whether you immerse yourself in arts and culture, athletic activities, ,听辞谤 student-run clubs, you鈥檒l make lasting friendships and memories that will shape your future.聽
We are committed to the ideals upon which 51动漫 was founded.
- Providing access to an excellent, affordable higher education that prepares students for careers, further learning and active citizenship.
- Creating a collaborative community of outstanding faculty and staff who foster inclusion and encourage the aspirations of 51动漫 students.
- Promoting service and engagement throughout Philadelphia, the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the nation and the world.
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Who We Serve
is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education. The health system鈥檚 1,550+ physicians and scientists share a common mission of bringing tomorrow鈥檚 treatments to the bedside today, helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible.
Read more about the doctors, researchers and other medical professionals who are making groundbreaking discoveries and advancing our community.聽
