Pennoni Honors College
About the College
The mission of Drexel University’s Pennoni Honors College is to enhance the University experience for talented and ambitious students from all majors. The Pennoni Honors College delivers innovative and interdisciplinary academics, student-centered experiential learning, and serves as a space for courageous conversations that welcomes students as their authentic selves. The College cultivates intellectual agency, motivated curiosity, and a conscientious community.
The Pennoni Honors College is made up of the following units:
- Honors Program
- The Center for Interdisciplinary Inquiry which houses the Custom-Designed Major, and The Symposium.
- Undergraduate Research & Enrichment Programs which houses the STAR Scholars Program, SuperNova Research Fellows Program, Fellowship Advising and Enrichment Programs.
Through these offerings, the Pennoni Honors College will shape the future of higher education as a guiding light for interdisciplinary learning, institutional collaboration, and integrative experiences that emphasize student agency and enhance the Drexel experience.
The Pennoni Honors College was endowed by Annette and C.R. “Chuck” Pennoni, CEO of Pennoni Associates. Mr. Pennoni, a Drexel graduate, was a two-time interim president of the University. He embodies the qualities of leadership, integrity, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to Drexel and the larger world that the College seeks to imbue in its students. With the help of a gift from Greg Bentley, CEO of Bentley Systems, and his wife Caroline, Drexel University opened Bentley Hall in 2020, a combined residence, programming, seminar, and office space.