November 18, 2009
This Thanksgiving, We’re Thankful For: Philadelphia as Campus
(Clockwise from bottom left) Magill Library at Haverford College; a recreation of Robert Indiana's LOVE statue on Penn's campus; and Milkboy Coffee, a popular study spot for Main Line students. (Photos by R. Kennedy, K. Ciappa and G. Widman)
Did you know that many of us at uwishunu went to college and/or graduate school in Greater Philadelphia? Our diplomas read: Arcadia, Drexel, Haverford, Moore, the University of Pennsylvania, St. Joseph’s, Temple and Villanova. (Phew! That’s a lot of homework.) And are we ever thankful for the education we received here — both in the classroom and in the city. Graduation caps off to ya, Philly.
Dear Teachers,
Pop quiz! Where’s the best place to reach for higher education?
1. With more than 80 colleges and universities in the region, Philadelphia is “One Big Campus.â€
2. More than 360,000 students are enrolled in higher education programs here.
3. In addition to the Ivy League University of Pennsylvania, three more of the nation’s top 25 liberal arts colleges, as named by U.S. News & World Report, are in the Philadelphia region: Bryn Mawr College, Haverford College and Swarthmore College.
4. One out of every six doctors trained in Philadelphia.
5. Each year, Philadelphia-area institutions of higher learning award more than 55,000 degrees.
(From left) College students at the 2008 POPPED! Music Festival on Drexel's campus; and the beautiful Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College. (Photos by M. Kennedy and R. Kennedy)
6. Philadelphia’s Free Library system catalogues more than seven million items, including magazines, research materials, videos, art, music, films and, of course, books.
7. In 2008, The Wall Street Journal article entitled “And the Best Executive M.B.A. Programs Are…†rated The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School second in the nation.
8. With more than 1,000 students, the Drexel University College of Medicine is the largest private medical school in the nation.
9. The region ranks third in the country for the number of health profession and related degrees conferred.
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(4 responses)
November 18, 2009, 2:00 pm
CD says:
um, did you forget about campus philly? theyre awesome and deserve love! or at least a mention. get it together, please.
November 18, 2009, 2:00 pm
Eric Smith says:
Um… Campus Philly is pretty great, and I make it a point to talk about them and their events all the time on here! Especially when it comes to College Day.
Last time I checked though, they aren’t an educational institution. Could be wrong.
November 18, 2009, 2:00 pm
CD says:
well, you MENTION one big campus, which isnt an educational institution. why couldnt you have mentioned campus philly in the same vein? couldve made your list an even 10. just saying.
November 18, 2009, 2:00 pm
Jon Herrmann says:
Hey folks, glad we have some passionate fans. Campus Philly appreciates any mentions of local colleges and students in the local media, and in fact OneBigCampus.com is our website for college and family visitors. Thanks for the love. – The CP Team
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