​​​​Boris Johnson’s downfall, explained

By: Kristen de Groot | Penn Today

Spring Intercultural Ventures explore geopolitics and economic change on the ground

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….

Making AI Work for the People: Penn Washington Staff Reflection from Georgetown’s Tech & Society Week

On March 25th, Sasha Nicholas attended the “Making AI Work for the People” panel hosted by Georgetown University’s Initiative on Artificial Intelligence and Democratic Citizenship (AIDC) and the Georgetown Democracy Initiative. The recent discourse from many…

PWH Distinguished Visiting Fellow Kelley E. Currie named Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar

PWH Distinguished Visiting Fellow Kelley E. Currie has been appointed Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar by the Human Rights Council.

Penn Washington supports Perry World House student fellows’ learning from the practitioners of statecraft

Celeste Wallander, Executive Director of Penn Washington, reflects and joins a cohort of 18 Perry World House undergraduate student fellows traveled to Geneva during their 2026 spring break to meet…

U.S.–China Relations Student Fellows Program 2026–27 Now Open

The Penn Project on the Future of U.S.-China Relations invites applications from current University of Pennsylvania undergraduate students to join our Student Fellows program for the 2026-27 academic year. Each…

Fall 2026 Penn Global Seminar Applications Now Open!

Penn Global Seminars combine intensive semester-long study with a short-term travel component that deepens your understanding of concepts discussed in the classroom. Applications are now open for Fall 2026! The…

Meet three faces behind Penn Washington’s revamped efforts to connect with federal policymakers

Penn Washington recently welcomed three new staff members to help lead its domestic and global policy programming as the center revamps its efforts to connect the University with the nation’s…

Alex Noyes Joins Penn Washington as Visiting Scholar

Penn Washington welcomes Dr. Alex Noyes as a Visiting Scholar. He will be researching Irregular Warfare, Resilience, and developing policy recommendations to address the challenges of both. In addition to…