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Penn Recognized for Transit-Friendly Campus

June 1, 2009

Penn has been designated as one of the Best Workplaces for Commuters by the National Center for Transit Research (NCTR) at the University of South Florida for meeting the Environmental Protection Agency’s National Standard of Excellence for outstanding commuter benefits. These benefits promote energy conservation by reducing traffic congestion and related air pollution. Learn more about the Best Workplaces for Commuters at: http://www.bestworkplaces.org/index.htm

Fact

Penn’s undergraduate major in Environmental Studies was the first in the country in 1972.

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