UPDATED: Penn travelers are strongly advised to defer travel to and transit through the Middle East region until further notice. This is based on current advice from the U.S. Department of State and International SOS, Penn’s private travel assistance provider, as well as the increased risk related to military operations, airspace closures, and general travel disruption. Penn-affiliated undergraduate travel to the Middle East is currently prohibited until April 15, 2026, at which time this stance will be reassessed. Travelers currently in the region are advised to shelter in place as needed and remain in contact with Penn officials.  All other travelers are advised to reconsider traveling to the region. If you have upcoming Penn-affiliated travel planned to the region, please contact travelsafety@pobox.upenn.edu for guidance.   As a reminder, faculty, staff, and students are required to register all Penn-affiliated international travel in MyTrips. Events can change quickly so please use the link below for continuing updates.
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 some of those heroes who have helped to create a global system that has enabled us to escape that cycle of human suffering.  PWH student fellows advance their interest in global affairs throughout the school year attending classes, workshops, and keynote addresses by visiting leaders on campus every week throughout their fellowships.  From March 6-14, they got a deep dive directly into the global community for what has become an annual capstone opportunity of the program: travel to a key location where diplomats, technical experts, and activists work to advance global security, economic growth, and well-being.
