Perry World House (PWH) at the University of Pennsylvania and Foreign Affairs magazine are pleased to announce that the winner of the 2025 Emerging Scholars Policy Prize is Alicia Chen of Stanford University. Dr. Chen’s article, “How China Uses Aid to Shape the Global Order,” will be published in Foreign Affairs in the coming months.
Perry World House (PWH), the University of Pennsylvania’s home for global policy engagement, and UNFCCC’s Resilience Frontiers (RF) initiative are pleased to announce the winner of the inaugural “Global Lens: Visions of Resilience” film festival is Diego Sarmiento of Peru. Mr. Sarmiento’s film, An Amazon’s Night Dream.
The Penn Project on the Future of U.S.-China Relations is delighted to announce the selection of its second class of undergraduate student fellows, made up of ten outstanding students at the University of Pennsylvania. Student Fellows are an integral part of the Project community, benefiting from informal interactions with leading scholars and other experts on U.S.-China…
Penn Washington is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Klein has joined its leadership team as the inaugural Director of Domestic Policy Programs. “We are excited to have Liz join our Penn Washington leadership team as the first domestic policy programs director,” said Celeste Wallander, the Executive Director of Penn Washington. “Liz brings a wealth of…
Now in its 19th year, the Intercultural Leadership Program (ILP) has grown from a one-person effort in 2007 into a thriving initiative supported by Penn partners, student leaders, and alumni. ILP continues to equip students with the skills to lead with empathy, cross-cultural understanding, and a global perspective. Over nearly two decades, the program has…
Penn Washington is delighted to announce that Michael D. Nelson has joined its leadership team as the inaugural chief of staff and director of communications. Mike has held senior leadership positions in the U.S. government, academia, and public policy organizations. He is an expert on national security, military science, defense operations, and energy security. During his service as…
To ensure greater alignment with students’ needs, Penn Abroad is implementing several updates for the Fall and Academic Year 2026 study abroad application cycle. These changes are designed in response to student feedback and to help you plan ahead, provide clarity, and maximize your opportunities.
Perry World House (PWH), the University of Pennsylvania’s hub for global affairs, has announced the newest additions to its Non-Resident Senior Advisors program. “We are grateful to our newest Non-Resident Senior Advisors for giving their time and support to Perry World House,” said PWH Executive Director Marie Harf. “Having policy experts with experience in public…
Perry World House (PWH) – the University of Pennsylvania’s hub for global affairs – is pleased to announce its 2025-26 cohort of distinguished visiting fellows. Over the course of the year, these scholars and policy practitioners will visit Penn’s campus and engage with students, staff, faculty, and other members of the PWH community on some…
Perry World House welcomes thirty-five students to its 2025-26 cohort of World House Student Fellows. The group represents each of Penn’s undergraduate schools and a wide variety of academic backgrounds and policy interests. “I’m delighted to lead an incredible group of World House Student Fellows this year,” said Alex Weisiger, associate professor of political science at Penn.…