The University of Pennsylvania was founded by Benjamin Franklin, a famous American scientist and politician, on 1740. It was the founding father of the United States and one of the drafters of the Declaration of Independence, earlier than the founding of the United States (1776). Nine signatories of the Declaration of Independence and 1 1 signatories of the Constitution of the United States are all related to the university.

At first, the school was a charity college. As the founder of this school, Benjamin Franklin believes that new knowledge comes from the widest understanding and the most innovative application of existing resources. This idea guides his research work and is also the guiding principle of his school.

He believes that in order for North America to reach the industrial, commercial and military strength of Europe at that time, it is necessary to advocate and implement new-style education that pays attention to practical application, and cultivate talents with innovative thinking, quick response to others' creations, and not divorced from real life. This educational thought has always run through the development process of Penn University for more than two hundred years.

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Chinese translation in colleges and universities

1, Harvard University

Harvard University enjoys the reputation, wealth and influence of the world's top universities. Known as the think tank of the American government, its business school case teaching is also well known. As one of the best universities in the United States, it often ranks first in the world in the ranking of research institutions around the world.

Motto: Friends of Plato, Friends of Aristotle and Friends of Truth.

Be friends with Plato, Aristotle and, above all, truth.

2. Yale University

Yale's most important management feature is "professor running the school", which has a great influence on American higher education. At the beginning of the school, with the efforts of three generations of presidents, Yale gradually formed a law that the board of directors did not specifically participate in the management of school affairs, but professors would run the school.

School motto: Lux et Veritas. Truth and light

3. University of Pennsylvania.

The University of Pennsylvania is a private university located in Philadelphia, the cradle of America. Nine signatories of the Declaration of Independence and 1 1 signatories of the US Constitution are all related to the university. Because of its excellent undergraduate education, excellent scientific research achievements and excellent postgraduate courses, it is well-known in the United States and even the world.

School motto: Laws without morality are futile. Learning without characteristics will accomplish nothing.

4. Cornell University

The school colors of Cornell University are bright red, bright and enthusiastic. When Cornell Sr. founded this university, the purpose was "to let anyone learn the subjects they want to learn here". It seems that anyone's youth can burn here at Cornell.

School motto: I will establish an institution where anyone can find guidance in any study.

Let anyone learn the subjects they want to learn here.

5. Columbia University

The original goal of Columbia University is to "educate and educate young people in known fields of language, humanities and science." Columbia University emphasizes practice, pays attention to the combination of school and society, and encourages teachers to go out of the classroom and school and apply what they have learned.

School motto: In the light, we will see the light. You can see the light with your light.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-University of Pennsylvania