Drexel Says No Formal Proposal Received From William Penn Foundation for Academy of Natural Sciences
In response to the William Penn Foundation's public recommendation to help maintain the Academy of Natural Sciences' museum temporarily, Drexel University indicated that it has yet to receive a formal proposal outlining specific financial support. While the university recognized the foundation's offer, it emphasized the lack of a definitive funding commitment. This interaction comes after the foundation's suggestion for interim aid for the Philadelphia museum, which is affiliated with Drexel University. The Philadelphia Inquirer shared the university's statement through MSN.
Key facts
- Drexel University says it has not received a formal proposal with a defined level of financial support from the William Penn Foundation.
- Drexel appreciates the William Penn Foundation's public suggestion that it assist in temporarily keeping the Academy of Natural Sciences' museum open.
- The William Penn Foundation made a public suggestion regarding assistance for the Academy's museum.
- The Academy of Natural Sciences is the museum in question.
- Drexel University is the institution responding to the offer.
- The response was reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer via MSN.
Entities
Institutions
- Drexel University
- William Penn Foundation
- Academy of Natural Sciences
- Philadelphia Inquirer
- MSN
Locations
- Philadelphia
- United States