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Red Ribbon Connect links Penn with HIV/AIDS researchers worldwide

Organized by a recent Penn alum on the Community Advisory Board of the Penn Center for AIDS Research, the newly launched Red Ribbon Connect program entails a monthly virtual exchange for HIV/AIDS researchers at Penn and worldwide to swap insights and perspectives.

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Penn Libraries’ gift names Zilberman Family Center for Global Collections

The Zilberman Family Center for Global Collections at Penn Libraries highlights the programming, pedagogy, and resources that promote a deep understanding of global issues and cultural competence.

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Snapshots of Wharton students across the country and the world.

Wharton graduates first Global Executive MBA cohort

Members of Wharton’s first Global Executive MBA cohort reflect on their academic journeys and the opportunities the program’s hybrid design unlocked for them.

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The Penn Project on the Future of U.S.-China relations announces third fellowship cohort

The Penn Project on the Future of U.S.-China Relations develops recommendations for U.S. policies toward China from next generation China scholars and analysts, who are selected as Project Fellows. The Project’s third fellowship cohort was announced in May.

Penn Dental Medicine renews MOU with Jagiellonian University Medical College

The renewed MOU, signed by Penn Dental Medicine’s Morton Amsterdam Dean, Dr. Mark Wolff, and Penn Dental professor Uri Hangorsky, will further strengthen the partnership, facilitating joint research projects, faculty exchanges, and student programs.

Lauder Class of 2025 graduate showcase

Four Lauder Institute students reflect on their journeys through the Wharton and School of Arts & Sciences joint-degree program, which weds international politics, economics, history, culture, and language.

Penn Washington names Celeste Wallander as inaugural executive director

Wallander will assume leadership and operational management of Penn Washington, and its mission and bridge Penn research with policy discussions on pressing issues, beginning June 1.

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Perry World House hosts expert roundtable on the margins of the 2025 World Bank and International Monetary Fund spring meetings

Penn’s Perry World House, the International Peace Institute, and United Nations University hosted an expert roundtable discussion featuring policymakers, academics, and practitioners exploring the steps that multilateral institutions, countries, and subnational actors might take to meet the climate finance ambitions agreed in Baku.

Amy Gutmann speaking on stage at Perry World House.

Penn leaders-turned-diplomats reflect on American statecraft and foreign policy

In a conversation at Perry World House event on “Common Sense Diplomacy,” President Emerita Amy Gutmann and former trustee chair David Cohen shared insights and experiences.