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Expert viewpoints on the Iran war

Penn Today spoke with experts from Penn Global and Perry World House to get a sense of what’s happening in the region and what may be next.

A group photo in front of a borehole drilling machine at Alna Farms in Gambia.

Solar solutions for farmers in The Gambia

For students in Engineers Without Borders at Penn, collaborating with Gambian farmers to design an irrigation system is a way to both address food insecurity in the smallest country in mainland Africa and apply their knowledge from the classroom in the real world.

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Penn Global launches new engagement opportunity for research in Egypt and the Middle East

Penn affiliates have until Dec. 15 to apply for funding to support travel to the American University in Cairo and the Middle East to participate in research and fieldwork, course development and site visits, and meetings with international peers.

Megan Ryerson and Zeke Emanuel together next to Perry World House.

A conversation with Penn Forward’s Global Opportunity and New Markets co-chairs

In a Q&A with Ezekiel Emanuel and Megan Ryerson, co-chairs of the Global Opportunity and New Markets working group for Penn Forward, the duo discuss the charge of their group, where they are in the process, and leaning into global engagement.

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The Declaration of Independence at the National Archives

Connecting with America’s 250th anniversary

Ahead of the main event on July 4, 2026, marking the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Penn students, faculty, and staff will have multiple early opportunities to engage with America’s 250th anniversary.

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Penn receives $10M to strengthen urban research locally and globally

The funds will support the Institute for Urban Research’s advancement of research, education, and policy solutions for cities.

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Gen Z protesters gathered at a parliament house in Nepal.

Three things to know: Postdoc Shana Scogin on Nepal’s youth uprising

In the aftermath of the deadly anti-government uprising that led to the fall of the country’s government, Penn Today spoke with the Perry World House fellow for insights.

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Irina Marinov: How to prepare for the impacts of a changing climate

Irina Marinov, associate professor at the Department of Earth and Environmental Science, leads a research community focused on understanding global climate impacts, risks, and vulnerabilities to enable local action.