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.
A firsthand look at traditional Chinese medicine in Thailand Homepage image: Qi Gong comprises slow, deep breaths and smooth movements aimed at focusing the mind and maximizing the body’s energy flow. (Image: Courtesy of Penn Global) A firsthand look at traditional Chinese medicine in Thailand During a nine-day winter break trip, students in Jianghong Liu’s Penn Global seminar experienced and learned about practices like tea therapy, cupping, Qi Gong, and more.
U.S.-China rivalry may shape 2023 for the world Penn In the News Bloomberg U.S.-China rivalry may shape 2023 for the world Scott Moore of Penn Global says that a prolonged economic stagnation may be imminent in China, which would call into question some assumptions about China’s rise. The Y-Prize: Elevating collaboration and innovation in competition Valery Yakubovich, executive director of the Mack Institute. (Image: James Blocker) Q&A The Y-Prize: Elevating collaboration and innovation in competition Y-Prize is a competition that sees Penn students working together across schools and disciplines, and directly applying what they’ve learned in classes and real life. Don’t assume China cannot change Penn In the News The Hill Don’t assume China cannot change In an Op-Ed, Amy E. Gadsden of Penn Global urges Western policymakers and analysts to rethink the assumption that China cannot change its slide toward greater authoritarianism. At COP27, Penn showcased its diverse climate expertise on the world stage Image: AP Photo/Peter Dejong At COP27, Penn showcased its diverse climate expertise on the world stage More than 30 representatives from the University traveled to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, for two weeks of negotiations at this year’s United Nations climate change conference. Where U.S.-China competition leaves climate change Penn In the News The Atlantic Where U.S.-China competition leaves climate change Scott Moore of Penn Global says that the U.S. should stop emphasizing bilateral cooperation and switch to multilateral approaches when it comes to China and the climate issue. Penn Global turns 10 (On homepage) Bryan Anderson-Wooten, a 2019 graduate in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring in Africana studies and political science, explored South Africa over Winter Break 2018-2019 as part of the Seeing, Hearing, and Encountering South Africa Penn Global Seminar taught by Carol Muller of the Department of Music. (Image: Courtesy of Penn Global) Penn Global turns 10 The hub for all things global on campus looks back at its impact over the decade and ahead to what the next 10 years of research, policy, and engagement with the world will bring. Load More
The Y-Prize: Elevating collaboration and innovation in competition Valery Yakubovich, executive director of the Mack Institute. (Image: James Blocker) Q&A The Y-Prize: Elevating collaboration and innovation in competition Y-Prize is a competition that sees Penn students working together across schools and disciplines, and directly applying what they’ve learned in classes and real life.
Don’t assume China cannot change Penn In the News The Hill Don’t assume China cannot change In an Op-Ed, Amy E. Gadsden of Penn Global urges Western policymakers and analysts to rethink the assumption that China cannot change its slide toward greater authoritarianism. At COP27, Penn showcased its diverse climate expertise on the world stage Image: AP Photo/Peter Dejong At COP27, Penn showcased its diverse climate expertise on the world stage More than 30 representatives from the University traveled to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, for two weeks of negotiations at this year’s United Nations climate change conference. Where U.S.-China competition leaves climate change Penn In the News The Atlantic Where U.S.-China competition leaves climate change Scott Moore of Penn Global says that the U.S. should stop emphasizing bilateral cooperation and switch to multilateral approaches when it comes to China and the climate issue. Penn Global turns 10 (On homepage) Bryan Anderson-Wooten, a 2019 graduate in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring in Africana studies and political science, explored South Africa over Winter Break 2018-2019 as part of the Seeing, Hearing, and Encountering South Africa Penn Global Seminar taught by Carol Muller of the Department of Music. (Image: Courtesy of Penn Global) Penn Global turns 10 The hub for all things global on campus looks back at its impact over the decade and ahead to what the next 10 years of research, policy, and engagement with the world will bring. Load More
At COP27, Penn showcased its diverse climate expertise on the world stage Image: AP Photo/Peter Dejong At COP27, Penn showcased its diverse climate expertise on the world stage More than 30 representatives from the University traveled to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, for two weeks of negotiations at this year’s United Nations climate change conference.
Where U.S.-China competition leaves climate change Penn In the News The Atlantic Where U.S.-China competition leaves climate change Scott Moore of Penn Global says that the U.S. should stop emphasizing bilateral cooperation and switch to multilateral approaches when it comes to China and the climate issue. Penn Global turns 10 (On homepage) Bryan Anderson-Wooten, a 2019 graduate in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring in Africana studies and political science, explored South Africa over Winter Break 2018-2019 as part of the Seeing, Hearing, and Encountering South Africa Penn Global Seminar taught by Carol Muller of the Department of Music. (Image: Courtesy of Penn Global) Penn Global turns 10 The hub for all things global on campus looks back at its impact over the decade and ahead to what the next 10 years of research, policy, and engagement with the world will bring.
Penn Global turns 10 (On homepage) Bryan Anderson-Wooten, a 2019 graduate in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring in Africana studies and political science, explored South Africa over Winter Break 2018-2019 as part of the Seeing, Hearing, and Encountering South Africa Penn Global Seminar taught by Carol Muller of the Department of Music. (Image: Courtesy of Penn Global) Penn Global turns 10 The hub for all things global on campus looks back at its impact over the decade and ahead to what the next 10 years of research, policy, and engagement with the world will bring.