Whitney Soule

Vice Provost and Dean of Admissions

University of Pennsylvania

You already have all the power in you and you need other people around you to help you see it, learn it, and use it.

About Whitney

I entered college loving English and writing, but without any idea what career path I’d follow.
After graduation, I took on odd jobs, including teaching aerobics, cleaning houses, and walking dogs, just to make rent.
My first full-time job was with the American Red Cross, where I learned the value of community-focused work.
When my alma mater had an opening in admissions, I applied because I had loved being a campus tour guide.
I stayed in admissions because I loved the mix of strategy, travel, reading, and connecting with students.
Over time, I realized this work wasn’t just interesting—it had the power to create real access to opportunity.
Now as the dean of admissions at the University of Pennsylvania, I help shape equitable policies that open doors for students from every background.