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Penn dates its founding to 1740, when a plan emerged to build a Philadelphia charity school that would double as a house of worship. In 1749, Benjamin Franklin organized 24 trustees to form an institution of higher education based on his proposals, which became America's first university in 1779.
Learn about the history faculty, programs, events, and publications at the University of Pennsylvania. Explore the past and present through diverse perspectives and research specialties.
Learn how Benjamin Franklin founded the first public college in America in 1749 and how it evolved into a modern research university with diverse professional schools. Explore the milestones, leaders, and challenges of Penn's history from the colonial era to the present.
As America’s first university, Penn has a history that dates back to 1740 and shares many ties with the colonial city of Philadelphia and the birth of our nation. Our History
Learn about the latest news, events, and publications from the History of Art department at the University of Pennsylvania. Explore the faculty bookshelf, alumni bookshelf, and contact information for the department.
Learn about the history and legacy of the College of Philadelphia, founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin and merged with the University of Pennsylvania in 1791. The College is the largest undergraduate school at Penn, offering a liberal arts education to 6,000 students.
Explore the collections, finding aids, and online exhibits of the University Archives and Records Center at the University of Pennsylvania. Learn about the history of Penn, its people, and its role in American intellectual life and the Philadelphia community.
Learn about Penn's history, mission, values, and achievements as America's first university. Explore its academic programs, global initiatives, sustainability efforts, and campus life through virtual and in-person tours.
Today, few departments in the country match Penn's Department of History in coverage and depth across the entire range of history from medieval times to the present. For more information: http://www.history.upenn.edu/graduate/program-guidelines. View the University’s Academic Rules for PhD Programs. Sample Plan of Study
Learn about the history faculty, curriculum, and placement record of the Ph.D. program in history at the University of Pennsylvania. The department offers global coverage and scholarly depth for the study of the past over the last half millennium.