Penn is a business first, and an educational institution distantly second. That means, however, that as a researcher, an investor, a pipeline of money and talent, and a power player in Philadelphia politics, Penn’s environmental impact is massive, and is more than just the carbon it burns.
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Who’s Who of the Penn Trustees
The Board of Trustees is Penn’s government. They choose the President, manage the endowment, and oversee all aspects of Penn. The Board does this with no outside checks, voting process, accountability, or even transparency on how they come to their decisions.
Exploitation “for Science”: Unethical Research at Penn
From Big Pharma corrupting the medical school to carbon capture research funded by the fossil fuel industry, nefarious interests are rampant throughout research here at Penn, and it is important that incoming first-years are aware of these influences before they delve deeply into research.
Penn and the Climate Crisis: A System of Destruction for Profit
Penn is a business first, and an educational institution distantly second. That means, however, that as a researcher, an investor, a pipeline of money and talent, and a power player in Philadelphia politics, Penn’s environmental impact is massive, and is more than just the carbon it burns.
Penn Disorientation Guide 