Kansas voters turned out to save abortion rights. That’s a good sign for the rest of America Penn In the News Chicago Sun-Times Kansas voters turned out to save abortion rights. That’s a good sign for the rest of America Ben Jealous of the Annenberg School for Communication pens an op-ed encouraging Americans to follow the example of Kansas voters by mobilizing to support reproductive rights. Tools for teachers: How to lead tough conversations Tools for teachers: How to lead tough conversations At DISCUSS Summer Institute, emerging teachers learn how to lead conversations about history, current events, and politics. What we get wrong about the Fourth of July Penn In the News Boston Globe What we get wrong about the Fourth of July Kermit Roosevelt of Penn Carey Law writes that we should celebrate the nation on the anniversary of the Gettysburg Address and not the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Jonathan Zimmerman: The Supreme Court gets an F in history for its rationales in abortion, gun rulings Penn In the News Chicago Tribune Jonathan Zimmerman: The Supreme Court gets an F in history for its rationales in abortion, gun rulings Jonathan Zimmerman of the Graduate School of Education writes that history can inform our contemporary debates, but it can’t resolve them. Supreme Court rules Maine's tuition assistance program must cover religious schools Penn In the News NPR Supreme Court rules Maine's tuition assistance program must cover religious schools Marci Hamilton of the School of Arts & Sciences says the Supreme Court has a more theocratic than secular viewpoint. Which Americans are most isolationist? It may not be who you think Which Americans are most isolationist? It may not be who you think A course taught by Diana Mutz is designed to teach and implement research methodology, discovered a major shift in young Americans’ isolationist views on foreign aid. SNF Paideia Program expands, thanks to new grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation During a celebration in May 2022, current fellows in the SNF Paideia Program welcomed the 2025 cohort. SNF Paideia Program expands, thanks to new grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Increased funding will enable the SNF Paideia Program at Penn to strengthen a commitment to the civic mission of higher education on campus and beyond with enhanced course offerings, an expanded fellowship program, and more event programming. Engaging in intersectional conversations on race and racism Students in American Race: A Philadelphia Story, a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Paideia Program course, examined intersectional topics on race and racism through a broad, multidisciplinary lens. The course included directed readings, guest speaker presentations, such as this discussion led by Jessie Harper from the Graduate School of Education, and in-depth conversations about the city of Philadelphia. Engaging in intersectional conversations on race and racism In the spring, students engaged with complex topics, both intellectually and civically, as part of American Race: A Philadelphia Story, a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Paideia Program course. Course shows students how Washington really works (Homepage image) Penn students took Amtrak to Washington every Friday for the class, held at the Penn Biden Center, across from the U.S. Capitol. Course shows students how Washington really works Penn and George Mason University students traveled to Washington, D.C. every Friday this spring for a class that gives the inside scoop on policymaking inside the Beltway. Tyrants get bad information—so do non-tyrants Penn In the News The Hill Tyrants get bad information—so do non-tyrants PIK Professor Jonathan D. Moreno and Stephen N. Xenakis, a member of the executive board of The Center for Ethics & the Rule of Law, pen an op-ed arguing that there is no validity to those who claim the superiority of democratic institutions in collecting and using military intelligence. “In any setting, sound decision-making requires that leaders rely on the best possible inputs for information, situational awareness, and military intelligence,” they write. Load More
Tools for teachers: How to lead tough conversations Tools for teachers: How to lead tough conversations At DISCUSS Summer Institute, emerging teachers learn how to lead conversations about history, current events, and politics.
What we get wrong about the Fourth of July Penn In the News Boston Globe What we get wrong about the Fourth of July Kermit Roosevelt of Penn Carey Law writes that we should celebrate the nation on the anniversary of the Gettysburg Address and not the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Jonathan Zimmerman: The Supreme Court gets an F in history for its rationales in abortion, gun rulings Penn In the News Chicago Tribune Jonathan Zimmerman: The Supreme Court gets an F in history for its rationales in abortion, gun rulings Jonathan Zimmerman of the Graduate School of Education writes that history can inform our contemporary debates, but it can’t resolve them. Supreme Court rules Maine's tuition assistance program must cover religious schools Penn In the News NPR Supreme Court rules Maine's tuition assistance program must cover religious schools Marci Hamilton of the School of Arts & Sciences says the Supreme Court has a more theocratic than secular viewpoint. Which Americans are most isolationist? It may not be who you think Which Americans are most isolationist? It may not be who you think A course taught by Diana Mutz is designed to teach and implement research methodology, discovered a major shift in young Americans’ isolationist views on foreign aid. SNF Paideia Program expands, thanks to new grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation During a celebration in May 2022, current fellows in the SNF Paideia Program welcomed the 2025 cohort. SNF Paideia Program expands, thanks to new grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Increased funding will enable the SNF Paideia Program at Penn to strengthen a commitment to the civic mission of higher education on campus and beyond with enhanced course offerings, an expanded fellowship program, and more event programming. Engaging in intersectional conversations on race and racism Students in American Race: A Philadelphia Story, a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Paideia Program course, examined intersectional topics on race and racism through a broad, multidisciplinary lens. The course included directed readings, guest speaker presentations, such as this discussion led by Jessie Harper from the Graduate School of Education, and in-depth conversations about the city of Philadelphia. Engaging in intersectional conversations on race and racism In the spring, students engaged with complex topics, both intellectually and civically, as part of American Race: A Philadelphia Story, a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Paideia Program course. Course shows students how Washington really works (Homepage image) Penn students took Amtrak to Washington every Friday for the class, held at the Penn Biden Center, across from the U.S. Capitol. Course shows students how Washington really works Penn and George Mason University students traveled to Washington, D.C. every Friday this spring for a class that gives the inside scoop on policymaking inside the Beltway. Tyrants get bad information—so do non-tyrants Penn In the News The Hill Tyrants get bad information—so do non-tyrants PIK Professor Jonathan D. Moreno and Stephen N. Xenakis, a member of the executive board of The Center for Ethics & the Rule of Law, pen an op-ed arguing that there is no validity to those who claim the superiority of democratic institutions in collecting and using military intelligence. “In any setting, sound decision-making requires that leaders rely on the best possible inputs for information, situational awareness, and military intelligence,” they write. Load More
Jonathan Zimmerman: The Supreme Court gets an F in history for its rationales in abortion, gun rulings Penn In the News Chicago Tribune Jonathan Zimmerman: The Supreme Court gets an F in history for its rationales in abortion, gun rulings Jonathan Zimmerman of the Graduate School of Education writes that history can inform our contemporary debates, but it can’t resolve them. Supreme Court rules Maine's tuition assistance program must cover religious schools Penn In the News NPR Supreme Court rules Maine's tuition assistance program must cover religious schools Marci Hamilton of the School of Arts & Sciences says the Supreme Court has a more theocratic than secular viewpoint. Which Americans are most isolationist? It may not be who you think Which Americans are most isolationist? It may not be who you think A course taught by Diana Mutz is designed to teach and implement research methodology, discovered a major shift in young Americans’ isolationist views on foreign aid. SNF Paideia Program expands, thanks to new grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation During a celebration in May 2022, current fellows in the SNF Paideia Program welcomed the 2025 cohort. SNF Paideia Program expands, thanks to new grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Increased funding will enable the SNF Paideia Program at Penn to strengthen a commitment to the civic mission of higher education on campus and beyond with enhanced course offerings, an expanded fellowship program, and more event programming. Engaging in intersectional conversations on race and racism Students in American Race: A Philadelphia Story, a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Paideia Program course, examined intersectional topics on race and racism through a broad, multidisciplinary lens. The course included directed readings, guest speaker presentations, such as this discussion led by Jessie Harper from the Graduate School of Education, and in-depth conversations about the city of Philadelphia. Engaging in intersectional conversations on race and racism In the spring, students engaged with complex topics, both intellectually and civically, as part of American Race: A Philadelphia Story, a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Paideia Program course. Course shows students how Washington really works (Homepage image) Penn students took Amtrak to Washington every Friday for the class, held at the Penn Biden Center, across from the U.S. Capitol. Course shows students how Washington really works Penn and George Mason University students traveled to Washington, D.C. every Friday this spring for a class that gives the inside scoop on policymaking inside the Beltway. Tyrants get bad information—so do non-tyrants Penn In the News The Hill Tyrants get bad information—so do non-tyrants PIK Professor Jonathan D. Moreno and Stephen N. Xenakis, a member of the executive board of The Center for Ethics & the Rule of Law, pen an op-ed arguing that there is no validity to those who claim the superiority of democratic institutions in collecting and using military intelligence. “In any setting, sound decision-making requires that leaders rely on the best possible inputs for information, situational awareness, and military intelligence,” they write. Load More
Supreme Court rules Maine's tuition assistance program must cover religious schools Penn In the News NPR Supreme Court rules Maine's tuition assistance program must cover religious schools Marci Hamilton of the School of Arts & Sciences says the Supreme Court has a more theocratic than secular viewpoint. Which Americans are most isolationist? It may not be who you think Which Americans are most isolationist? It may not be who you think A course taught by Diana Mutz is designed to teach and implement research methodology, discovered a major shift in young Americans’ isolationist views on foreign aid. SNF Paideia Program expands, thanks to new grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation During a celebration in May 2022, current fellows in the SNF Paideia Program welcomed the 2025 cohort. SNF Paideia Program expands, thanks to new grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Increased funding will enable the SNF Paideia Program at Penn to strengthen a commitment to the civic mission of higher education on campus and beyond with enhanced course offerings, an expanded fellowship program, and more event programming. Engaging in intersectional conversations on race and racism Students in American Race: A Philadelphia Story, a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Paideia Program course, examined intersectional topics on race and racism through a broad, multidisciplinary lens. The course included directed readings, guest speaker presentations, such as this discussion led by Jessie Harper from the Graduate School of Education, and in-depth conversations about the city of Philadelphia. Engaging in intersectional conversations on race and racism In the spring, students engaged with complex topics, both intellectually and civically, as part of American Race: A Philadelphia Story, a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Paideia Program course. Course shows students how Washington really works (Homepage image) Penn students took Amtrak to Washington every Friday for the class, held at the Penn Biden Center, across from the U.S. Capitol. Course shows students how Washington really works Penn and George Mason University students traveled to Washington, D.C. every Friday this spring for a class that gives the inside scoop on policymaking inside the Beltway. Tyrants get bad information—so do non-tyrants Penn In the News The Hill Tyrants get bad information—so do non-tyrants PIK Professor Jonathan D. Moreno and Stephen N. Xenakis, a member of the executive board of The Center for Ethics & the Rule of Law, pen an op-ed arguing that there is no validity to those who claim the superiority of democratic institutions in collecting and using military intelligence. “In any setting, sound decision-making requires that leaders rely on the best possible inputs for information, situational awareness, and military intelligence,” they write. Load More
Which Americans are most isolationist? It may not be who you think Which Americans are most isolationist? It may not be who you think A course taught by Diana Mutz is designed to teach and implement research methodology, discovered a major shift in young Americans’ isolationist views on foreign aid.
SNF Paideia Program expands, thanks to new grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation During a celebration in May 2022, current fellows in the SNF Paideia Program welcomed the 2025 cohort. SNF Paideia Program expands, thanks to new grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Increased funding will enable the SNF Paideia Program at Penn to strengthen a commitment to the civic mission of higher education on campus and beyond with enhanced course offerings, an expanded fellowship program, and more event programming.
Engaging in intersectional conversations on race and racism Students in American Race: A Philadelphia Story, a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Paideia Program course, examined intersectional topics on race and racism through a broad, multidisciplinary lens. The course included directed readings, guest speaker presentations, such as this discussion led by Jessie Harper from the Graduate School of Education, and in-depth conversations about the city of Philadelphia. Engaging in intersectional conversations on race and racism In the spring, students engaged with complex topics, both intellectually and civically, as part of American Race: A Philadelphia Story, a Stavros Niarchos Foundation Paideia Program course.
Course shows students how Washington really works (Homepage image) Penn students took Amtrak to Washington every Friday for the class, held at the Penn Biden Center, across from the U.S. Capitol. Course shows students how Washington really works Penn and George Mason University students traveled to Washington, D.C. every Friday this spring for a class that gives the inside scoop on policymaking inside the Beltway.
Tyrants get bad information—so do non-tyrants Penn In the News The Hill Tyrants get bad information—so do non-tyrants PIK Professor Jonathan D. Moreno and Stephen N. Xenakis, a member of the executive board of The Center for Ethics & the Rule of Law, pen an op-ed arguing that there is no validity to those who claim the superiority of democratic institutions in collecting and using military intelligence. “In any setting, sound decision-making requires that leaders rely on the best possible inputs for information, situational awareness, and military intelligence,” they write.