The U.S. can steal China’s climate leadership crown Penn In the News Foreign Policy The U.S. can steal China’s climate leadership crown In a co-written Op-Ed, Scott Moore of Penn Global says that the Biden administration should prioritize climate action to account for China’s growing isolation in international climate talks. First UN Water Conference in four decades includes a delegation from Penn Rohit Aggarwala of the NYC Environmental Protection underscored that managing for drought necessitates cross-border cooperation. “If we think of this as a zero-sum game, we’re going to lose,” he said. nocred First UN Water Conference in four decades includes a delegation from Penn Events on campus last week kicked off the global proceedings, which will include representatives from the Water Center at Penn, Penn Carey Law School, and the School of Arts & Sciences. Botswana’s president discusses good governance, democracy President Mokgweetsi Masisi came to Penn campus to discuss his nation’s success stories and how he’s tackled challenges. nocred Botswana’s president discusses good governance, democracy President Mokgweetsi Masisi spoke with Penn Professor Wale Adebanwi at the second annual Distinguished Lecture in African Studies. Higher education conference emphasizes importance of international collaborations The “Future of Global Higher Education” conference included panels in the morning and a lunch before the keynote speech and conversation. nocred Higher education conference emphasizes importance of international collaborations L. Rafael Reif, president emeritus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was the keynote speaker at “The Future of Global Higher Education” conference at Perry World House, marking the 10th anniversary of Penn Global. In a warming world, chief heat officers help adapt, prepare, and protect Urban centers are feeling the burden of extreme heat events. Chief heat officers from around the globe will reflect on the challenges they face and the adaptation strategies they are implementing in a discussion at Perry World House. (Image: iStock/deberarr) In a warming world, chief heat officers help adapt, prepare, and protect In advance of Perry World House’s Global Shifts Colloquium on extreme heat in urban areas, Penn Today spoke with chief heat officers about their role in influencing public awareness, preparedness, and policy. International students offer ‘rich and diverse’ perspectives International graduate students were welcomed on campus at an event at Perry World House in fall 2022. (Image: Eddy Marenco). International students offer ‘rich and diverse’ perspectives Penn’s campus community includes students from all parts of the globe, bringing their unique experiences and soaking in all the University has to offer. China is mobilizing science to spur development—and self-reliance Penn In the News Nature China is mobilizing science to spur development—and self-reliance Scott Moore of Penn Global says that there are hints that President Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders aren’t satisfied with the pace of research progress. The search for meaning Traveling by boat along the River Kwai, where the students spent their New Year. (Image: Justin McDaniel) The search for meaning During the course Living Deliberately: Monks, Saints, and the Contemplative Life, taught by Justin McDaniel of the School of Arts & Sciences, students experiment with ascetic practices. Three ways to respond following the earthquake in Turkey and Syria A building in Antakya, in southeastern Turkey, was heavily damaged during the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. (Image: AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) Three ways to respond following the earthquake in Turkey and Syria Guidance from the Center for High Impact Philanthropy, Penn Global, and Penn Medicine’s disaster preparedness team on how to help from afar and what resources are available on campus. Understanding India’s urban future An unpaved road in Khandela. Most small towns have poor-quality roads, Thachil says. “They need everything.” (Image: Tariq Thachil) Understanding India’s urban future A two-year project supported by Penn Global and the Center for the Advanced Study of India takes a deep dive into the political workings of India’s rapidly urbanizing landscape. Load More
First UN Water Conference in four decades includes a delegation from Penn Rohit Aggarwala of the NYC Environmental Protection underscored that managing for drought necessitates cross-border cooperation. “If we think of this as a zero-sum game, we’re going to lose,” he said. nocred First UN Water Conference in four decades includes a delegation from Penn Events on campus last week kicked off the global proceedings, which will include representatives from the Water Center at Penn, Penn Carey Law School, and the School of Arts & Sciences.
Botswana’s president discusses good governance, democracy President Mokgweetsi Masisi came to Penn campus to discuss his nation’s success stories and how he’s tackled challenges. nocred Botswana’s president discusses good governance, democracy President Mokgweetsi Masisi spoke with Penn Professor Wale Adebanwi at the second annual Distinguished Lecture in African Studies.
Higher education conference emphasizes importance of international collaborations The “Future of Global Higher Education” conference included panels in the morning and a lunch before the keynote speech and conversation. nocred Higher education conference emphasizes importance of international collaborations L. Rafael Reif, president emeritus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was the keynote speaker at “The Future of Global Higher Education” conference at Perry World House, marking the 10th anniversary of Penn Global.
In a warming world, chief heat officers help adapt, prepare, and protect Urban centers are feeling the burden of extreme heat events. Chief heat officers from around the globe will reflect on the challenges they face and the adaptation strategies they are implementing in a discussion at Perry World House. (Image: iStock/deberarr) In a warming world, chief heat officers help adapt, prepare, and protect In advance of Perry World House’s Global Shifts Colloquium on extreme heat in urban areas, Penn Today spoke with chief heat officers about their role in influencing public awareness, preparedness, and policy.
International students offer ‘rich and diverse’ perspectives International graduate students were welcomed on campus at an event at Perry World House in fall 2022. (Image: Eddy Marenco). International students offer ‘rich and diverse’ perspectives Penn’s campus community includes students from all parts of the globe, bringing their unique experiences and soaking in all the University has to offer.
China is mobilizing science to spur development—and self-reliance Penn In the News Nature China is mobilizing science to spur development—and self-reliance Scott Moore of Penn Global says that there are hints that President Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders aren’t satisfied with the pace of research progress. The search for meaning Traveling by boat along the River Kwai, where the students spent their New Year. (Image: Justin McDaniel) The search for meaning During the course Living Deliberately: Monks, Saints, and the Contemplative Life, taught by Justin McDaniel of the School of Arts & Sciences, students experiment with ascetic practices. Three ways to respond following the earthquake in Turkey and Syria A building in Antakya, in southeastern Turkey, was heavily damaged during the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. (Image: AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) Three ways to respond following the earthquake in Turkey and Syria Guidance from the Center for High Impact Philanthropy, Penn Global, and Penn Medicine’s disaster preparedness team on how to help from afar and what resources are available on campus. Understanding India’s urban future An unpaved road in Khandela. Most small towns have poor-quality roads, Thachil says. “They need everything.” (Image: Tariq Thachil) Understanding India’s urban future A two-year project supported by Penn Global and the Center for the Advanced Study of India takes a deep dive into the political workings of India’s rapidly urbanizing landscape.
The search for meaning Traveling by boat along the River Kwai, where the students spent their New Year. (Image: Justin McDaniel) The search for meaning During the course Living Deliberately: Monks, Saints, and the Contemplative Life, taught by Justin McDaniel of the School of Arts & Sciences, students experiment with ascetic practices.
Three ways to respond following the earthquake in Turkey and Syria A building in Antakya, in southeastern Turkey, was heavily damaged during the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. (Image: AP Photo/Bernat Armangue) Three ways to respond following the earthquake in Turkey and Syria Guidance from the Center for High Impact Philanthropy, Penn Global, and Penn Medicine’s disaster preparedness team on how to help from afar and what resources are available on campus.
Understanding India’s urban future An unpaved road in Khandela. Most small towns have poor-quality roads, Thachil says. “They need everything.” (Image: Tariq Thachil) Understanding India’s urban future A two-year project supported by Penn Global and the Center for the Advanced Study of India takes a deep dive into the political workings of India’s rapidly urbanizing landscape.