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Benjamin Franklin Scholars receives $8M endowment

The Benjamin Franklin Scholars program, which includes a residential component housed at Hill College House, has been gifted with $8 million by the Robert K. Johnson Foundation. This gift will name the curriculum attached to the program, formerly the Integrated Studies Program, to endow The Robert K. Johnson Integrated Studies Program.  Penn Today has the story.


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Finding Common Ground in KCECH

Kings Court English College House is host to the SNF Paideia "Finding Common Ground" Program Community, a new program where first-year students are committed to discussing controversial topics in a respectful, engaging way. Members Tanisha Agrawal and Sophia Tian shared their experiences in this community on the SNF Paideia website.