Penn Arts and Sciences is one of the world’s great homes for the study of the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

Our faculty are at the forefront of their respective fields, creating transformative new understandings about the world around us—from ancient philosophy to astrophysics to political elections.

Fueled by their discoveries, these faculty instill in our outstanding undergraduate and graduate students insatiable curiosity, boundless creativity, and a passion for lifelong learning that are preparation for impactful lives.

The School's Strategic Plan is the result of a comprehensive process--involving students, alumni, overseers, University administrators, and one-third of our faculty--dedicated to maximizing our impact in teaching, discovery, and engagement for years to come. The plan gives equal emphasis to vision and to the solid structures upon which vision must be established.