On October 7, Penn Washington, the Public Service and Policy Initiative (PSPI), and the Penn Engineering Green Team, hosted an on-campus conversation on how leaders drive climate policy at the local, state, and federal levels featuring former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, former White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi, and Penn Washington’s Director of Domestic Policy Programs (and former U.S.…
On October 9, 2026, the Perry World House Student Fellows travelled to Washington, DC, for a day full of meetings with policymakers and policy experts across a wide range of focus areas. The trip is part of the program’s field learning experience, a core pillar of the program alongside weekly seminars and a capstone policy…
On September 17-18, 2026, Perry World House in collaboration with Penn Climate convened a conference on Climate Leadership and Health. The convening examined the intersection of global climate diplomacy and public health, with a focus on the policy frameworks needed to address the accelerating reality of climate-related illness. The discussion brought together former ministers, United…
This summer, Penn Medicine served as the official Medical Services Provider for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Philadelphia. Here at Penn Washington, we were able to catch up with some of the Penn experts leading this effort to learn more about their work during this World Cup and its relevance for large event crisis management. “The…
PHILADELPHIA — Penn Global is excited to announce funding for 17 new research and engagement projects through the Penn Global Research and Engagement Grant Program.
International law governing freedom of expression, supported by half a century of treaty development and jurisprudence at international, regional and national levels, defines freedom of expression as protecting both speakers’ and audiences’ rights. However, this multi-directional framing is often left out of most public discussions of “free speech,” which instead, frequently focus only on the…
The global immersion program enables Penn students from the Lauder Institute to gain a firsthand understanding of how policy, history, culture, and socioeconomic forces shape real-world conditions in various countries. The most recent Lauder Intercultural Ventures (LIVs) program cohort traveled to five destinations around the world for short-term academic immersions. Each LIV focuses on a theme relevant…
On January 20 and 21, 2026 Perry World House hosted a conference, bringing together scholars and practitioners to discuss the future of global development assistance. Given the shuttering of USAID and the decline of official development assistance, we convened experts to reflect on the successes and challenges of nearly a century of Official Development Assistance.…
In a Perry World House conversation, ‘Venezuela and U.S. Policy After Maduro,’ international affairs experts shared insights into oil, the Venezuelan economy, and what to expect next in the region. The United States’ deposition of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro after a military incursion removed the authoritarian leader but has also left many questions remaining about…
Penn Washington was honored to host Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Washington Post reporter Maegan Vazquez for an engaging dialogue on protecting democracy and bringing passion to public service. The conversation was a partnership with Penn’s Andrea Mitchell Center for Democracy, the NYU John Brademas Center, and the Association of Marshall Scholars. As Associate…
