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Comedian Jimmy Fallon, host of 'The Tonight Show,' with Donald Trump during a 2015 interview.

Dr. McClennen quoted in article about how politicians use humor in campaigns

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Guest speaker will discuss U.S. policy toward the Middle East

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Faculty panel examines potential global effects of upcoming presidential election

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Amb. Dennis Jett's new 'American Diplomat' podcast episode: Benghazied!

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Panel event will discuss global implications of the U.S. presidential election

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Dennis Jett: The attempt to Benghazi Joe Biden is wrong

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SIA Class of 2026 At a Glance

President Bendapudi discusses free speech and freedom of expression

SIA class of 2026 group photo

School of International Affairs welcomes class of 2026

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Amb. Dennis Jett: US says it wants Palestinians to have a country of their own – but its actions say otherwise

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Ambassador Dennis Jett: What Project 2025 wants for America

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Prof. McClennen's latest for Salon: 5 Lessons Joe Biden should have learned from Hillary Clinton’s 2016 loss

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Amb. Dennis Jett publishes article: The Illogic of Doubling Down on a Failed Approach: Security Assistance & Terrorism in Africa

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Ambassador Dennis Jett featured on 'In the Room' podcast with Peter Bergen

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SIA 2024 graduate Soni Prachi awarded Fulbright to teach in Bulgaria

SIA class of 2024 graduates along with faculty and staff

School of International Affairs celebrates class of 2024

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SIA student draws on life experiences to advocate for fellow Penn State students in need

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SIA Professor McClennen launches new interactive website with a database of 400+ case studies of nonviolent activism around the world

Jennifer Garcia Ruiz at the White House on March 28, 2024.

International Affairs student attends career event at White House

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Amb. Dennis Jett: The Republicans' new idea didn't work in the 19th century, and it's a bad idea now

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School of International Affairs announces two new faculty members

SIA students (left to right) Spencer Decuir, Kateri Rios, and Rayan Mama Amadou

International affairs students attend security conference in London

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Penn State joins Kurt Campbell nationwide event on U.S.-China issues, April 9

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SIA alumnus Alfredo Malaret Baldo receives 2024 Alumni Achievement Award

SIA students awarded Professional Development Grants

SIA students receive Professional Development Grants funded by Giving Tuesday Gifts

SIA students outside the United Nations during the career exposure trip to New York City.

Professional insights, alumni networking highlight career trip to New York City

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Dr. Sophia McClennen quoted in news article, "A video game has reinvigorated a long-running debate about fascism and satire"

National Women's History Month celebrated with campus events throughout March

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Affiliate faculty Yael Warshel’s book about Israeli-Palestinian conflict earns fifth major honor

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International Affairs student makes impact in Colombia and across the globe

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Affiliate faculty member Jonathan Marks named a Hastings Center fellow

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Dr. Sophia McClennen featured on ‘Canada Talks’ morning news podcast

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Dr. McClennen quoted in new article "Return of the zing: Jon Stewart is back at The Daily Show, amid a changed world"

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Dr. McClennen's new op-ed: Why it's so hard to talk about Gaza

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Penn State campuses celebrate, commemorate Black History Month

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Dr. McClennen shares new op-ed: The end of the fair fight

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Affiliate faculty Lara Fowler comments on why U.S. Southwest precipitation levels have been decreasing since the 80s

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Amb. Dennis Jett comments on Latin America Advisor newsletter, 'Would Reforming Peru’s Congress Improve Stability?'

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From Tornado Alley to Happy Valley

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Graduate School to host inaugural Penn State Three Minute Thesis Competition

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SIA second-year student Jennifer Garcia Ruiz explores Amman, Jordan on Fall '23 study abroad trip

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Amb. Dennis Jett quoted in Brazil's largest newspaper

SIA students shake hands while negotiating during the USAWC crisis simulation

Crisis simulation provides diplomacy skills to international affairs students

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SIA students gain unique networking and career opportunities on annual Washington D.C. trip

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Dr. McClennen's new piece: Off with his head: The manufactured scandal over Hasan Minhaj

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A review of “How to Sharpen a Nonviolent Movement,” an article by Dr. McClennen, Srdja Popovic, & Joseph Wright

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Ima Bazan, SIA student & Liberal Arts student intern advocates for human rights in South Africa

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WATCH: Israel-Gaza conflict discussion with SIA Professor Leverett