First University in America (1740) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

Saturday, November 14·University City·3417 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States

First University in America (1740) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

Name: First University in America (1740) – 52 Weeks of Firsts
Start: 2026-11-14T00:00:00
End: 2026-11-14T23:59:59
Location: University City

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Sat, Nov 14

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3417 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States

Higher learning, Philly style. The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) claimed the title of the nation's first university. With innovation baked into its DNA, Penn launched generations of leaders.

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