Penn State School of International Affairs

10/22/2026

An event you won't want too miss! Hope to see you there.

More info & register here: https://bit.ly/3Wor5Tk

10/20/2026

Thinking about applying to our Fall 2027 cohort? Early Action is a great time to do it!

Apply by October 31 for priority consideration for our generous merit-based scholarships and receive your admissions decision by December 18, 2026.

🎉 Apply for FREE (email [email protected] for the code): https://www.sia.psu.edu/admissions/degree-options

10/12/2026

Penn State’s School of International Affairs is proud to co-sponsor a public lecture featuring Chris Krebs, former head of the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), on election security, AI, and emerging threats to democracy.

- October 29 | 4 p.m.
- Greg Sutliff Auditorium, 118 Katz Building, Penn State University Park

We hope to see you there!

10/08/2026

Another INTAF discussion took place today!

Thank you to everyone who joined us as we continued exploring AI and its impact on our world.

10/07/2026

Penn State SIA Director Mitchell Smith joins the The McCourtney Institute for Democracy Podcast to discuss his new book - follow the link to listen!

We're thrilled to have our colleague Mitchell Smith from the Penn State School of International Affairs on the podcast this week to talk about his new book "The Great Perceptual Divide: Identity and Democracy in the U.S. and Britain." d

The book examines he role of identity in fostering deep divides in and asks how we can make sense of this divisive political landscape. It's available now from Bloomsbury U.S.

Listen to the episode: https://pod.link/1358363335

10/05/2026

Hey, SIA students!

This Thursday is our next INTAF discussion! We hope to see you all there.

Join us for a great conversation and connect with your fellow SIA students. Lunch will be provided!

09/24/2026

Don't forget! The application for our Master of International Affairs and Master of Science in Global Economic and Business Relations is open!

Through October 31:
- Apply for free (email [email protected] for the code!)
- Be considered for our top scholarships
- Get a decision and scholarship notification by December 18, 2026

Don't miss out on our Early Action Deadline!

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09/23/2026

🌎 Ready to take the next step toward a global career?

Discover Penn State’s graduate programs in International Affairs and Global and Economic Business Relations at an upcoming virtual Admissions Webinar. Learn about our programs, admissions, scholarships, career opportunities, and more—and bring your questions!

📅 Tuesday, September 29 | 12:00 p.m. ET
💻 Online via Zoom

Register: https://admissions.psdl.psu.edu/register/sia-webinar-9-29

09/21/2026

THIS FRIDAY!

Join our INTAF 897-202 Public Diplomacy course for a virtual presentation featuring William Peduto, hosted by SIA Ambassador Andrea Canepari.

William Peduto, the former Mayor of Pittsburgh, is recognized for his transformative leadership and dedication to revitalizing the city through innovation, sustainability, and social equity.

More info & register here: https://bit.ly/4xWbdEZ

09/18/2026

Recently, Director Mitchell Smith spoke at the “Economic Security, Supply Chain Chokepoints, and Emerging Technology: Strategic Foresight and Risk Management for Enhanced Resilience” forum at the Barron Innovation Hub, co-sponsored by SIA.

A special shoutout to Darryl Farber, Assistant Professor, School of Engineering Design and Innovation, who organized the event - thanks for bringing together an important conversation featuring several unique perspectives.

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