News
See all the latest news about our programs & partners
CNN Hero of the Year
Tyrique Glasgow got tired of his community following him in a negative direction. He wanted them to follow him in a positive direction. Now, ten years into his non-profit Young Chances Foundation, the Community Scholars alumnus found himself in the top 10 of the nation for CNN's 2022 Hero of the...
Community Scholars alumna is a 6ABC hometown hero for “Moms Like Me”
A community health worker in West Philadelphia is going beyond her 9-5 shift to make sure every mother she meets has the resources she needs to be successful. On any given day, Tawandaa Austin from Penn Medicine could be a shoulder to cry on, a gym buddy, or a patient advocate....
Have news or events to share with the REACH network?
We’ll help you get the word out
Events
See what’s happening!
Latest Past Events
Connect with REACH at Venture Café Philadelphia
Venture Café Philadelphia 3675 Market Street, 3rd Floor, PhiladelphiaResearch & Equity in Academic-Community Partnerships for Health (REACH) is an initiative at the University of Pennsylvania that fosters successful, sustainable, and equitable community-academic partnerships.
The Intersection of Community, Academia, and Grantmaking
ZoomThe culminating symposium of the Penn Community Scholars Program where community leaders pitch their solutions to a panel of academics & funders Now in its seventh year, the Penn Community […]
13th Annual Community Driven Research Day
Drexel University DiPiero Grant Meeting Room, Rm 221 3220 Market Street, PhiladelphiaCOMMUNITY-DRIVEN RESEARCH DAY encourages collaborations between researchers and community-based organizations (CBOs) and community groups who have research questions that they are interested in answering, specifically in ways that address social […]