The University of Pennsylvania (commonly referred to as Penn or UPenn) is a private Ivy League research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is one of nine colonial colleges chartered prior to the U.S. Declaration of Independence when Benjamin Franklin, the university's founder and first president, advocated for an educational institution that trained leaders in academia, commerce, and public service. Penn identifies as the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, though this representation is challenged by other universities. Benjamin Franklin and other Philadelphians established the university in 1749, which would make it the fifth-oldest institution of higher education in the U.S.
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology is a central area of study within the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Biology in Philadelphia. This program explores the complex interactions between living organisms and their environments, alongside the fundamental processes that shape the diversity and evolution of life. Students and researchers benefit from the university's location, providing access to varied ecosystems for hands-on field research. Resources like the Morris Arboretum further enhance opportunities for studying plant diversity and ecological dynamics. The integrated approach within the broader biology department offers a comprehensive education, preparing individuals to understand and address critical biological and environmental issues.
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