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A conversation with Penn Forward’s Global Opportunity and New Markets co-chairs
Megan Ryerson and Zeke Emanuel together next to Perry World House.

Megan Ryerson and Ezekiel Emanuel, co-chairs of the Global Opportunity and New Markets working group for Penn Forward, together at Perry World House. 

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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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Connecting with America’s 250th anniversary
The Declaration of Independence at the National Archives

The Declaration of Independence on display at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.

(Image: Mark Schiefelbein via AP Images)

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
Aerial view of Penn and Philadelphia.

The gift to Penn’s Institute for Urban Research will support a co-director position and a postdoctoral fellowship, enhancing the Institute’s ability to address timely urban opportunities and challenges. 

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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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Three things to know: Postdoc Shana Scogin on Nepal’s youth uprising
Gen Z protesters gathered at a parliament house in Nepal.

Gen Z protesters gathered at a parliament house as clashes erupted with police at the Federal Parliament in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Sept. 8, 2025.

(Image: Safal Prakash Shrestha/NurPhoto via AP Images)

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

Irina Marionov is a climate scientist and a associate professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania.

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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.

From the Environmental Innovations Initiative

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Penn Global Grants awarded to 16 new faculty-led projects

Penn Global Grants awarded to 16 new faculty-led projects

The Penn Global Research and Engagement Grant Program supports new or established projects that leverage Penn research and expertise to advance knowledge in and of communities around the world. Much of this year’s projects address urgent global challenges—including climate and public health.

Turning bicycles into an engineering study tool
Penn students riding bikes over a bridge in Amsterdam.

Students explored Amsterdam with a bike tour and even a bicycle scavenger hunt.

(Image: Elizabeth Feeney)

Turning bicycles into an engineering study tool

Penn students explore the Netherlands’ cycling infrastructure and learn about bicycle design principles in Dustyn Roberts’ popular Penn Global Seminar.

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Recording oral histories in rural Uganda
A person being interviewed by Penn students in a Ugandan village.

Image: Courtesy of Penn Global

Recording oral histories in rural Uganda

As part of the Penn Global Seminar, Global Jewish Communities, 15 students traveled to rural Uganda in January to film oral histories that will become part of the Shoah Foundation archive.

Louisa Shepard

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Perry World House student fellows explore global policy solutions
A group of students sits around a rectangular table in a discussion. A man stands next to a pad of paper on an easel preparing to take notes.

A team of Perry World House Student Fellows discuss actions and policies during the 2024 crisis simulation at Perry World House, facilitated by Tom Ellison (standing), deputy director of the Center for Climate and Security at the Council on Strategic Risks.

(Image: Courtesy of Perry World House)

Perry World House student fellows explore global policy solutions

Through global trips and weekly seminars, the program centers students’ interests in global policy to help solve real-world problems, and the students gain one-of-a-kind experience along the way.
Forum addresses foreign policy priorities for the U.S.
Three people sit in chairs on a stage in front of a Perry World House logo. The person in the middle is talking with a hand-held microphone.

From left, Perry World House panelists Erin Sikorsky, Hussein Banai and Alexander Vershbow at a forum on foreign policy priorities for the incoming administration.

(Image: Gabrielle Szczepanek)

Forum addresses foreign policy priorities for the U.S.

Experts offered predictions and insights for leaders in the incoming administration at a Perry World House forum.