Kazakhstan unrest, explained

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Perry World House Hosts “Reimagining the Future of Development” Conference

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…

Daniel Schneiderman Joins Penn Washington as the Inaugural Director of Global Policy Programs

Penn Washington is pleased to welcome Daniel Schneiderman as our new Director of Global Policy Programs. In this role, Daniel will lead the development and execution of Penn Washington’s global…

Venezuela, oil, and what’s next

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….

An Interview with 2026 Rhodes Scholar Florence Onyiuke

Huntsman senior Florence Onyiuke, who was named a 2026 Rhodes Scholar in November, sat down with Penn Abroad to discuss how her international experiences and research led her to the Rhodes Scholarship….

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…

Penn Global Renews Two Penn Global Research Institutes for Additional Three-Year Funding Cycles

Penn Global today announced the renewal of two Penn Global Research Institutes—the Galápagos Education and Research Alliance (GERA) and the Penn Global Documentary Institute (PGDI)—for new three-year funding cycles. The…

USCIS Premium Processing Fee Increase – Effective March 1, 2026

This message is to share an important update regarding USCIS premium processing fees that may affect petition and application planning for our schools and units. What’s ChangingThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS)…

U.S. State Department Announces Pause on Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries

On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of State announced that it will pause immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries. According to the official statement, the pause is tied to…