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When Benjamin Franklin founded Penn, America’s first university, he launched a tradition of firsts that has distinguished the University for nearly three centuries and continues to advance higher education around the world.

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Penn Today for Parents

A weekly digest of relevant news stories from across the University’s 12 schools. Penn Today is emailed each Wednesday by the Office of University Communications, to help the community keep up-to-date on campus activities.

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