A coalition of higher education associations has sued the federal government over a new rule limiting how long international students can remain in the United States. The Department of Homeland Security rule — scheduled to take effect on Sept. 15 — replaces the longstanding “Duration of Status” framework with fixed admission periods for F-1 students,…
This summer, Penn Medicine served as the official Medical Services Provider for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Philadelphia. Here at Penn Washington, we were able to catch up with some of the Penn experts leading this effort to learn more about their work during this World Cup and its relevance for large event crisis management. “The…
Professor Neysun Mahboubi, Director of the Penn Project on the Future of U.S.-China Relations, recounts his experiences as a legal scholar in China during the 1990s Reform and Opening Up period, focusing on his mentors and the legal scholars who were at the forefront of legal reform in the PRC. A passionate advocate for scholarly…
Penn Abroad announced the return of an opportunity for students to study at the British American Drama Academy in the United Kingdom earlier this summer. The London Theatre Program offers an acting and directing track to junior and senior College students majoring in theatre arts. The application process includes an audition, and prior acting experience is required.…
Professor Amal Jamal, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Tel Aviv University will be at Penn this fall and will offer a course available to Penn students. Learn more about the course and how to enroll directly below. The Middle East Distinguished Visiting Scholar Initiative responds to an urgent institutional and global need:…
Domenic Vitiello, Professor of City Planning and Urban Studies at the Weitzman School of Design, announced the launch of the Organizing Diasporas to Realize Rights website. Published in English and Italian, the website provides a summary on Professor Vitiello’s research with immigrant communities entering Europe through Palermo, Italy and the network of organizations that support…
Dr. Jae Song has been awarded a 2026 U.S.-Korea Presidential STEM Initiative Fulbright Award, a prestigious honor that will support a high-impact international research collaboration to advance stroke diagnosis and prevention. Dr. Song will work with colleagues at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH) in Seoul, South Korea, where she will be hosted by Dr.…
By Luke Petersen, Daily Pennsylvanian Penn and Philadelphia have organized several events for America’s 250th anniversary this summer. Institutions across the city have prepared lectures, art exhibits, and concerts to display American tradition and stories. At the University’s 270th Commencement, speakers hearkened back to the signing of the Declaration of Independence — which eight Penn affiliates signed…
PHILADELPHIA — Penn Global will support 13 doctoral students to conduct globally-oriented research through the 2026 Penn Global Dissertation Grants Program . Launched in 2023, the program supports Ph.D. students conducting international fieldwork and research, enabling deeper engagement with communities, archives, and datasets around the world. The program also reflects Penn Global’s commitment to fostering early-career scholarship that addresses pressing global questions through interdisciplinary approaches. The 2026 awardees will conduct research spanning Africa, Asia, Europe,…
