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Founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin, the University of Pennsylvania is an American Ivy League research university based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Franklin founded it as an institution that would provide a practical and diverse education to the leaders of tomorrow. The university retains its strong focus on interdisciplinary learning to this day and its 'One University Policy' allows students to take classes across any of Penn's 12 schools.Penn boasts a rich history of illustrious alumni and institutional achievements. The university was responsible for building the first general-purpose electronic computer, as well as the development of the Rubella and Hepatitis B vaccines. Penn's first law professor wrote the first draft of the United States Constitutio
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By University of Pennsylvania You Will Learn How To
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English for Journalism
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By University of Pennsylvania You Will Learn How To
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