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Penn Global Announces Opportunities for China-Focused Research and Teaching Support

By: Penn Global Penn Global is excited to announce two new opportunities to support China-focused research and teaching initiatives in collaboration with the Penn Wharton China Center (PWCC) in Beijing: a PWCC Residency Grant and PWCC Course Grant.  Aligned with our mission to promote the University’s global engagement, these opportunities aim to support Penn faculty,…

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Kristyn Palmiotto

Contact Biography Kristyn provides strategic direction and leadership to the Penn Abroad team, the division of Penn Global responsible for advancing global education at the University of Pennsylvania. Penn Abroad programming spans semester and academic year, summer, research, internships, and short-term. In her role, Kristyn furthers Penn’s global strategy through the strengthening of current programs…

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University announces Penn Global Middle East Distinguished Visiting Scholar Initiative

Penn Global is pleased to announce the creation of the Penn Global Middle East Distinguished Visiting Scholar Initiative, and the appointment of the inaugural Distinguished Visiting Scholars, modern Middle East historian Shay Hazkani, political scientist Amal Jamal, and public opinion expert Dahlia Scheindlin. The new initiative will further the strategic priorities of In Principle and Practice,…

(Left to right) Dahlia Scheindlin, Shay Hazkani, and Amal Jamal are the inaugural Distinguished Visiting Scholars in the Penn Global Middle East Distinguished Visiting Scholar Initiative. (Left image: Eyal Warshavsky) P
(Left to right) Dahlia Scheindlin, Shay Hazkani, and Amal Jamal are the inaugural Distinguished Visiting Scholars in the Penn Global Middle East Distinguished Visiting Scholar Initiative. (Left image: Eyal Warshavsky) P
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Penn Global Launches Climate Security and Geopolitics Project, Scott Moore Named Senior Advisor for Climate Security

By: Penn Global 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,…

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Penn Global Dissertation Grants accepting applications Oct 1, 2024 through Dec 1, 2024

By: Penn Global Penn Global, in partnership with the Office of the Vice Provost for Education, is delighted to announce the Penn Global Dissertation Grants program 2024 Call for Proposals running October 1, 2024 through December 1, 2024. This program is intended to harness the power of Penn’s graduate student community to enhance the University’s global engagement, and serves Penn Global’s strategic framework and its goals to 1)…

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Penn Global and Perry World House Introduce New Guidelines for Hosting International Dignitaries at Penn

By: Penn Global Penn Global, in collaboration with Perry World House, introduced new guidelines for members of the University community interested in hosting high-level international dignitaries at Penn. High-level international dignitaries include current or former heads of state, sitting vice heads of state, and royalty. These guidelines are designed to support any member of the…