funding
Dec. 5, 2016 11:00 am
President Amy Gutmann is no longer the highest-paid Penn executive
Gutmann made nearly $3 million in 2014, the fourth-highest of all U.S. college presidents. But CHOP surgeon and Penn professor Thomas L. Spray makes more — by a long shot.
people
Nov. 28, 2016 7:46 am
How education nonprofit 12+ builds a ‘college-going culture’ in the schools it serves
When it comes to increasing college enrollment, it's not just about targeting the highest-achieving students, said cofounder Ray John in his "Around the Corner" interview.
people
Nov. 11, 2016 12:57 pm
This Penn professor wants nonprofits to knock on academia’s door
Fernando Chang-Muy encourages his law and social work students to get their hands dirty by engaging with the nonprofits and policymakers doing the work they're studying. It's a win-win-win situation, he says.
people
Oct. 3, 2016 2:48 pm
Moving On: Philadelphia Futures ED Joan Mazzotti
The perpetually cheerful executive director is leaving the college access and success nonprofit she's led for 16 years to focus on philanthropy (and maybe read a book every once in a while).
people
Sep. 8, 2016 8:18 am
64% of Philly’s recent college grads choose to stay in the city and Campus Philly wants to help them find jobs
Director of Partnerships Jen Devor shares how in her Around the Corner interview.
funding
Jun. 13, 2016 10:43 am
The international rise of MIINT
The MBA Impact Investing Network and Training program, co-presented by Wharton Social Impact Initiative, has grown impressively over the past five years. Even international students are getting in on the game.
purpose
Jun. 6, 2016 8:13 am
If you’re looking for a job in youth development, read this
For this edition of On the Market, we rounded up a handful of local youth-focused orgs looking to hire.
results
Jun. 3, 2016 11:59 am
The block you live on could affect how long it will take you to finish college
A Penn study focused on the West Philly-based ACHIEVEability housing program recently got some attention from The Atlantic.
results
Apr. 27, 2016 2:54 pm
Here are some big social impact ideas from Temple’s Be Your Own Boss Bowl
The Fox School of Business's annual BYOBB awarded $40K to socially minded undergraduate entrepreneurs last weekend.
method
Apr. 11, 2016 8:30 am
Here’s how UConnect aims to bridge the communication gap between Drexel students and West Philly residents
“When two people get together to just have an honest conversation, they find that they have much more in common than they realized.”