Today is World Refugee Day, honoring UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency around the world. A new book by photographers Daniel Farber Huang WG94 and Theresa Menders WG94 is a powerful look at the dignity and individuality of displaced people, from Bangladesh to Ukraine. bit.ly/3z9I4NS

We are excited to welcome Jules van Binsbergen as the incoming Lauder Professor and Anthony L. Davis Director of the Lauder Institute, effective July 1, 2024. Full story: whr.tn/4bnpsXM

Summer Immersions are in full swing! An essential part of Lauder’s International Studies degree, the 5-week Summer Immersion includes a mix of visits with local businesses and organizations and a deep dive into regional perspectives, history, and culture: whr.tn/3XLFzLF

Meet a Lauder representative at an upcoming Wharton MBA admissions and networking event. Visit tinyurl.com/LauderAdmissio… learn more and register for an event near you. We look forward to meeting you!

A great thread from Lauder Co-Director and political scientist, @JuliaCarterGray, about her recent research on the life cycles of international cooperation: 👇

Applications are now open for the Lauder Institute Class of 2027! Supercharge your career through a truly unique 2-year dual degree: a Master’s in International Studies from the The Lauder Institute and an MBA from The Wharton School. Start your application today: lauder.wharton.upenn.edu/admission/

🚨 Announcement 🚨 All Else Equal: Making Better Decisions🎙️is now a co-production of the The Lauder Institute and Stanford Graduate School of Business: bit.ly/3TzrNsV   Hosted by Jules van Binsbergen & Jonathan Berk, the podcast explores the science and strategy of decision-making. 🌎 Learn more:

The November 13th African Narratives screening will feature 3 short films, In the Language of Our Mothers, Is It Because I'm A Girl, and Echoes From Home. bit.ly/AfricanNarrati… The Lauder Institute @the_rotunda Wharton Africa #pgdi #africannarratives #shortfilms #kenya

In the Philly area on Oct. 24? Join in on celebrating my book Bankrolling Empire with @dillivali of Princeton University, Harvard Kennedy School's Gautam Nair, Indiana University's Michael Dodson, South Asia Studies's Lisa Mitchell. Hosted by Center for the Advanced Study of India The Lauder Institute UPenn South Asia Center The Wharton School.

Students in the Lauder Institute’s Global Program looked upward to explore the future of geopolitics with Kleinman Energy Senior Fellow Dr. Benjamin L. Schmitt🇺🇸🇺🇦🇪🇺🇹🇼. Linking #energysecurity to #spacesecurity, they landed on the need for transatlantic diplomacy to achieve both.

Register now for the The Lauder Institute's 2025 Africa Futures Symposium on Friday, April 4th (hybrid) and Saturday, April 5th (in person). Join us as we discuss building #Africa’s resilience in an uncertain world. Learn more: tinyurl.com/africafutures #AfricaFutures #UofPenn

Can African countries bolster their role and agency in global #supplychains in today’s uncertain #geopolitical environment? Hear first-hand insights from experts during our “Supply Chains & Economic Integration” panel on Saturday, April 5th. Register now: tinyurl.com/africafutures

What’s next for the U.S. and Africa? Join our roundtable of distinguished speakers in reflecting on the past, present, and future of #USAfricaRelations at our Africa Futures Symposium on Friday, April 4th. Register now: tinyurl.com/africafutures

How has finance – for better or worse – driven transformational change across #Africa? Our panelists will focus on the role of #finance in supporting #sustainabledevelopment, #innovation, and #infrastructure change on Saturday, April 5th.💸 Register: tinyurl.com/africafutures

How can leaders propel change in moments of uncertainty? An African-focused #changemaker, British Robinson has led initiatives like @pepfar and Prosper Africa. Hear insights from her #leadership during a Changemaker Dialogue on April 4th. Register now: tinyurl.com/africafutures

PHILLY X WASHINGTON: This week, a brilliant group of The Wharton School/The Lauder Institute students focusing on geopolitics and leadership joined European Union in the U.S. Senior Officer Vassilis Coutifaris for a discussion on EU-U.S. relations and economic security. Thank you, Penn! Wharton Magazine

As the Class of 2025 prepares to graduate, we proudly spotlight four accomplished Lauder students. In their own words, they reflect on their journeys through the MA/MBA program and provide advice to those considering the Lauder program. 📖 Read now : bit.ly/laudergrad2025

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Leonard A. Lauder (W’54), co-founder of The Lauder Institute. His legacy lives on in our community, our mission, and in the spirit of #LauderLove that connects us all. Read the full statement: bit.ly/4jXrjHk

Leonard Lauder W54, former CEO of Estée Lauder and co-founder of the The Lauder Institute, has passed away at 92. "I feel proud of what I've done," Lauder told The Wharton School Magazine in 2021. "You need to leave some kind of an impact that outlives you." whr.tn/3ZyaN9r

Leverage was the summer pit-stop for Wharton-Lauder’s Indian cohort this year, pretty cool to spend couple hours with these incredibly intelligent ladies - Saranya, Shatakshi, Saumya - who I’m damn sure will rule different parts of the planet in times to come 👊🏽 PS: I never made