"Proposals Relating to the Education of Youth in Pensilvania," his vision for what he called a "Public Academy of Philadelphia".
On June 16, 1755, the College of Philadelphia was chartered, paving the way for the addition of undergraduate instruction.
Penn identifies as the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, though this representation is challenged by Princeton and Columbia since the College of Philadelphia was not chartered or commence classes until 1755 and the first board of trustees was not convened until 1749, arguably making it the sixth or fifth-oldest.
== Campus ==
The University of Pennsylvania's campus spans approximately 299 acres in West Philadelphia, featuring a blend of historic and modern architecture. Key facilities include the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, the Penn Museum, and the recently constructed Pennovation Center, which serves as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Much of the current architecture on Penn's campus was designed by the …
