Grantmaking

Penn Philosophy

Philosophy has been taught at the University of Pennsylvania since 1755, when the Bachelor of Arts degree was first offered. The first teacher of philosophy was William Smith, Provost of the newly founded Academy of Philadelphia. At that time, logic, metaphysics, moral philosophy, and natural philosophy formed the core of the College curriculum.

The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation has awarded the following grants in support of Penn Philosophy and members of its community.

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2026 Grantees

• The Real Cost of Development: Communities and the Environment at Risk
  • Gevorg Ghazaryan
  • 2026
  • College of Arts & Sciences
  • Department of Political Science
  • Economics Department
  • Student Grant
  • Student Creative Production

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