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Trump’s 2016 rhetoric and Latino immigrant civic behavior
Trump’s 2016 rhetoric and Latino immigrant civic behavior
A new book by political scientist Michael Jones-Correa sheds light on immigrants’ attitudes before, during, and after Trump’s election.
Past successes, future questions as United Nations turns 75
Past successes, future questions as United Nations turns 75
Perry World House held a series of virtual talks with global leaders looking at the organization’s current efforts, ongoing struggles, and future.
Takeaways from the vice presidential debate
Takeaways from the vice presidential debate
Historian Barbara D. Savage shares her thoughts on the first vice presidential debate in history featuring a Black woman.
New student-created journal offers window to Middle East, North Africa
New student-created journal offers window to Middle East, North Africa
Sophomore Laila Shadid and junior Zeynep Karadeniz, both in the College of Arts and Sciences, share a passion for understanding the Middle East—a passion that is now on display in “Fenjan.”
Five takeaways from the presidential debate
Five takeaways from the presidential debate
Marc Trussler, director of data sciences for Penn’s Program on Opinion Research and Election Studies, shares his thoughts on the chaotic first debate of the 2020 election.
Looking at the past through the historic present
Looking at the past through the historic present
Sophomore Megan Chui expected her internship at the National Constitution Center to give her insights into how the past plays into the present. The summer of social unrest and the pandemic added a contemporary component to the job.
Remembering RBG
Remembering RBG
Penn Today reached out to five experts from centers and schools across the University to reflect on Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy.
An ambitious new Project on the Future of U.S.-China Relations
An ambitious new Project on the Future of U.S.-China Relations
Launched in May, the initiative brings together “next generation” thinkers—scholars and practitioners—to address the complex and changing relationship between the two countries.
Seeking refuge in the climate emergency
Seeking refuge in the climate emergency
The Perry World House 2020 Global Shifts Colloquium looked at the need to address mass displacement and why climate change poses a national security threat.
Assessing constitutional and legal challenges for the 2020 election
Assessing constitutional and legal challenges for the 2020 election
A panel of 10 experts spoke at a virtual symposium at the Penn Carey Law School about the challenges facing the presidential election, from the pandemic to mail-in voting.