University of Pennsylvania
Founded: 1740
The University of Pennsylvania, mainly referred to as Penn, was founded by the great Benjamin Franklin and was one of the first universities in the US to offer undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
The University of Pennsylvania was also one of the first academic institutions in the United States to have multidisciplinary schooling in different faculty areas, and in 1765 became the first university in our country to have a medical school.
Today, the University of Pennsylvania ranks 15th in the world overall and is especially well-known for its management and law studies, having been ranked 5th in the world for business and management.
Overall, this university has a big reputation for its intensive research activity.
Notable Alumni:
- Elon Musk: Graduated in 1997. Founder and chief designer of SpaceX and CEO of Tesla, Inc.
- Chief Justice William J. Brennan Jr.: Graduated cum laude in 1928. 7th longest-serving justice in US Supreme Court history.
- Tory Burch: Graduated in 1988. Fashion designer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.
- Jennifer Egan: Graduated in 1985. Novelist and short story writer.
…This is a fantastic location to pack a picnic basket and enjoy the day lounging in the sun (but don’t forget your sunblock)!
