Penn Washington is delighted to announce that Michael D. Nelson has joined its leadership team as the inaugural chief of staff and director of communications. Mike has held senior leadership positions in the U.S. government, academia, and public policy organizations. He is an expert on national security, military science, defense operations, and energy security. During his service as…
To ensure greater alignment with students’ needs, Penn Abroad is implementing several updates for the Fall and Academic Year 2026 study abroad application cycle. These changes are designed in response to student feedback and to help you plan ahead, provide clarity, and maximize your opportunities.
Perry World House (PWH), the University of Pennsylvania’s hub for global affairs, has announced the newest additions to its Non-Resident Senior Advisors program. “We are grateful to our newest Non-Resident Senior Advisors for giving their time and support to Perry World House,” said PWH Executive Director Marie Harf. “Having policy experts with experience in public…
Perry World House (PWH) – the University of Pennsylvania’s hub for global affairs – is pleased to announce its 2025-26 cohort of distinguished visiting fellows. Over the course of the year, these scholars and policy practitioners will visit Penn’s campus and engage with students, staff, faculty, and other members of the PWH community on some…
Perry World House welcomes thirty-five students to its 2025-26 cohort of World House Student Fellows. The group represents each of Penn’s undergraduate schools and a wide variety of academic backgrounds and policy interests. “I’m delighted to lead an incredible group of World House Student Fellows this year,” said Alex Weisiger, associate professor of political science at Penn.…
Penn Washington inaugural Executive Director Celeste Wallander spoke in an interview with The Daily Pennsylvanian about the program’s efforts in connecting the University with federal policy initiatives and public service opportunities. Appointed in June, Wallander oversees academic and professional programs offered by Penn Washington. She characterized Penn Washington as a “startup” that is now building toward a…
Penn student Anvi Tuteja highlights the Forerunner pre-orientation program as a hidden gem for international students and families. Now, in its tenth year, Forerunner helps students build community early while navigating visas, banking, and campus life. Tuteja encourages Penn to celebrate Forerunner not as a footnote, but as a model for welcoming students from around…
Perry World House (PWH) at the University of Pennsylvania announces the launch of the Penn International Climate Observatory (PICO). PICO aims to sustain the engagement of Penn and other U.S.-based researchers in international climate policy and to develop plans to enhance those engagements amid the U.S. government’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. PICO will convene…
Penn Global awarded its first two Residency Grants to Chao Guo, Professor of Nonprofit Management in the School of Social Policy and Practice, and Emily Hannum, Stanley I. Sheerr Term Professor in the Social Sciences, Professor of Sociology, and Associate Dean of Social Sciences in the School of Arts and Sciences. Penn Wharton China Center…
University of Pennsylvania international students, Meruyert Bizhanova and Alexandar Krastev have been named recipients of the 2025 Penn Global Student Citizenship Award, which recognizes international students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to global citizenship during their time at Penn. Bizhanova from Kazakhstan is a student at the Graduate School of Education who received the…
