Global Studies at Pennington
I want all of our students to believe that their Pennington education prepares them to give back to the world rather than give them a leg up to get ahead in the world.” —Dr. William S. Hawkey, Head of school
Global Studies Mission and Outcomes
The mission of the Global Studies Program at The Pennington School, through the Global Studies certificate, travel opportunities, and campus-wide initiatives, is to support and enhance our informed, active, and ethical participation in global ideas, issues, and communities, both at home and abroad.
The outcomes of the program:
- Exercise agency - Make positive change in the community.
- Embrace diversity - Learn about and experience the value of many cultures, of people who identify in different ways, or of those who hold differing perspectives about the world.
- Explore with curiosity - Take an interest in learning about the world, new cultures, languages, and geographic places.
- Express empathy - Demonstrate compassion for others' experiences.
Global Opportunities
View all current extracurricular opportunities for Global Studies students.
Latest News
On Friday, December 3, Erica DeKranes '10 spoke with Global Studies students about her education and philanthropic career path.
On Wednesday, November 10, Allan Basile led a Zoom presentation for students interested in Global Studies, discussing his role as a mechanical engineer on the ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) Project.
On May 1, Global Studies students attended a live virtual talk by New York Times bestselling author and human rights activist Ishmael Beah. The author of A Long Way Gone, Beah is UNICEF's first ambassador for children affected by war.