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The Penn Project on the Future of U.S.-China Relations Announces Transpacific and Asian Dialogue Fellows

Announces Transpacific and Asian Dialogue Fellows The Penn Project on the Future of U.S.-China Relations is pleased to announce the selection of the fellowship cohort for the Transpacific and Asian Dialogue on China, a new initiative designed to contribute to policy deliberations across the Asia-Pacific region over the novel and complex challenges posed by China’s rise…

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Here’s what Penn hopes for in 2026

In 2025, Penn navigated widespread changes impacting higher education. The year saw new faces, initiatives, and academic programs.  As Penn enters another year, The Daily Pennsylvanian asked students, administrators, and community members to share one hope they have for the University in 2026. Here’s what they said. “My goal for ISSS in 2026 is to…

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A conversation with Penn Forward’s Global Opportunity and New Markets co-chairs

This fall, Vice Provost for Global Initiatives Dr. Ezekiel J. Emanuel is co-chairing the Penn Forward “Global Opportunity & New Markets” working group alongside Megan Ryerson, Chair of the Department of City and Regional Planning in the Weitzman School of Design and UPS Foundation Professor. Together, they are exploring how Penn can deepen its global…

Megan Ryerson and Zeke Emanuel at Perry World House
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Sofía García Andrés

Contact Biography Sofía García Andrés is the Student Assistant at Penn Global Initiatives, where she supports programs fostering international engagement and collaboration. She contributes to research, communications, and event coordination that strengthen Penn’s global partnerships. Sofía is a sophomore in Political Science concentrating in International Relations at the University of Pennsylvania. She is also earning…

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Penn Global Grants Awarded to 16 New Faculty-led Projects 

Sixteen faculty-led projects have been selected this year to receive Penn Global research and engagement grants. Award recipients were announced at Penn Global’s annual grant launch on Thursday, May 2.   The Penn Global Research and Engagement Grant Program, commonly known as the Penn Global Grant Program, supports new or established projects that leverage Penn research…

Logos of the four funds that support the Penn Global Grant Program
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Penn Global Announces 2025 Cohort of Dissertation Grant Recipients

Penn Global is delighted to announce that nine Ph.D. students have been awarded Penn Global Dissertation Grants.   The Penn Global Dissertation Grants program is designed to enhance global components of dissertation research for the graduate student community. In partnership with the Vice Provost for Education, this program awards up to $8,000 to selected Ph.D. candidates…

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Penn Global Accepting Applications for Penn Wharton China Center Grants

Penn Global is pleased to share that it is formally accepting applications for Penn Wharton China Center grants, which offer China-focused research and teaching support. In January, Penn Global announced two new opportunities to support China-focused research and teaching initiatives in collaboration with the Penn Wharton China Center (PWCC) in Beijing. Penn Global is now formally accepting…

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From a desert to an oasis: Penn engages in ambitious greening effort in the Sahel

Students from the Weitzman School of Design journeyed to Senegal to help with an ambitious ecological and infrastructural greening effort as part of their coursework. The Dakar Greenbelt aims to combat desertification and promote sustainable urban growth. From leadership strife and regional conflicts to the sweeping waves of global economic transformation, the Sahel region—the southern…

In Senegal, the ambitious Dakar Greenbelt project seeks to create an extensive network of ecological infrastructure in and around the city to sustainably address environmental concerns and enhance urban life. With support from David Gouverneur and Ellen Neises, Ph.D. candidate Rob Levinthal in the Weitzman School of Design led two courses that included a field trip to Dakar, that culminated in students presenting their visions for parts of the Greenbelt. (Image: Courtesy of Chaowu Li)
In Senegal, the ambitious Dakar Greenbelt project seeks to create an extensive network of ecological infrastructure in and around the city to sustainably address environmental concerns and enhance urban life. With support from David Gouverneur and Ellen Neises, Ph.D. candidate Rob Levinthal in the Weitzman School of Design led two courses that included a field trip to Dakar, that culminated in students presenting their visions for parts of the Greenbelt. (Image: Courtesy of Chaowu Li)
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Penn Global Launches Climate Security and Geopolitics Project, Scott Moore Named Senior Advisor for Climate Security

In anticipation of Climate Week at Penn, Penn Global is pleased to announce the launch of the Climate Security and Geopolitics Project. Led by Scott Moore, Director of China Programs and Strategic Initiatives for Penn Global and Practice Professor of Political Science, this research project examines how the return of great power rivalry, particularly with China,…

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