Compact in Action

The University has embraced the Penn Compact with a powerful sense of shared purpose. Together we are finding innovative and creative ways to fulfill the Compact's driving principles—increasing access, integrating knowledge, and engaging locally and globally. Here are some examples of the Penn Compact in action.

Increasing Access

Opening doors Peace Corps volunteers can now attend Penn grad school at a reduced cost.

• Big home for tiny research
• Executive soldier
• Improving long-term care
• Science—and art
• A step forward

Integrating Knowledge

The law and the mind How will neuroscience change the way society enforces the law?

• Applying expertise in New Orleans
• Good Citizens
• Nicotine cravings explained
• The new medical frontier
• Updating CPR

Engaging Locally

Sugar war Penn partners with West Philadelphia high school to fight diabetes.

• Fighting teen obesity
• A focus on children
• The great outdoors
• Green machines
• Penn connects

Engaging Globally

Mastering Mandarin A new program trains teachers in the world's most popular language.

• Battling AIDS on the front line
• Before Zeus
• In the know
• Moment of truth
• The roots of change