Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement

The Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement at the University of Pennsylvania is located in Washington, D.C. and is named for the 46th and current president of the United States, Joe Biden[1][2][3] is, per its mission statement, "founded on the principle that a democratic, open, secure, tolerant, and interconnected world benefits all Americans."[4][5] The Penn Center engages foreign policy leaders as well as members of the Penn community on issues which are critical to sustaining the principles of American leadership on the global stage into the 21st century.[6]

Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement
TypePrivate
Established2018
Parent institution
University of Pennsylvania
DirectorMichael Carpenter
Location
Washington
,
D.C.
,
United States
Websiteglobal.upenn.edu/penn-biden-center

History

The Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement officially opened on February 8, 2018.[7][8] The Center opened offices in Washington, D.C.. The inaugural ceremony was attended by Biden[9] and the president of the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Amy Gutmann. It featured a discussion on global affairs featuring, Biden and veteran NBC News journalist and Penn alumna, Andrea Mitchell. Guests also included former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, former U.S. National Security Advisor Dr. Susan Rice, former U.S. Attorneys General Eric Holder and Loretta Lynch and current and former members of Congress.[10] The managing director of the Penn Biden Center is Dr. Michael Carpenter.[11][12]

Effect of the Biden Presidency on the Center

Since the 2020 U.S. presidential general election, some Republican lawmakers have called for an investigation into claims of undisclosed donations to the center from Chinese sources.[13] on the impact of his presidency on the Penn Biden Center. Specifically, questions have been raised about possible funding transparency.[14]

The University of Pennsylvania issued a statement denying the allegations.[15] Also, the Center itself issued the following statement, which it posted on their website:[16]

The Penn Biden Center will carry on its mission of conducting original research, analysis, and commentary on America’s place in the world and the global forces that impact our national security, democratic institutions, and foreign policy. As a research unit within the University of Pennsylvania, the Penn Biden Center will remain completely independent of the Biden administration, and the analysis and opinions of its staff and affiliated scholars will reflect their personal views alone, and not necessarily those of the University of Pennsylvania. The Penn Biden Center does not accept any contributions or gifts.

References
  1. Biden to lead two centers, at Penn and the University of Delaware Susan Svrluga. Washington Post. February 7, 2017. Retrieved January 26, 2021
  2. It’s Official: Joe Biden Is a Penn Professor Dan McQuade. City Life. February 7, 2017. Retrieved January 26, 2021
  3. Professor Joe Biden to lead Penn's new diplomacy center Michael Tanenbaum. The Philly Voice. February 7, 2017. Retrieved January 26, 2021
  4. Our Mission Statement University of Pennsylvania, Office of the Provost. 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2021
  5. PENN BIDEN CENTER FOR DIPLOMACY & GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT Concordia. 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2021
  6. Penn opens Biden Center for Diplomacy in Washington D.C. Philadelphia Tribune News Report. phillytribune.com. Feb 14, 2018. Retrieved January 26, 2021
  7. Penn's New Home in Washington University of Pennsylvania, Office of the Provost. 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2021
  8. Penn opens Biden Center for Diplomacy in Washington D.C Philadelphia Tribune News Report. phillytribune.com. Feb 14, 2018. Retrieved January 26, 2021
  9. Here's What Joe Biden Is Doing Now Town & Country. Lauren Hubbard. August 4, 2020. Retrieved January 26, 2021
  10. Penn's New Home in Washington University of Pennsylvania, Office of the Provost. 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2021
  11. Michael Carpenter University of Pennsylvania, Office of the Provost. 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2021
  12. Michael Carpenter. Managing Director, Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement. Concordia. 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2021
  13. GOP lawmaker wants probe of UPenn's Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement Juliegrace Brufke. The Hill. June 2, 2020. Retrieved January 26, 2021
  14. After Joe's election win, Penn Biden Center faces calls to become a public policy hub Pia Singh. The Daily Pennsylvanian. November 29, 2020. Retrieved January 26, 2021
  15. U. denies complaint that Penn Biden Center accepted undisclosed donations from China Tori Sousa. The Daily Pennsylvanian. May 30, 2020. Retrieved January 26, 2021
  16. Our Mission Statement University of Pennsylvania, Office of the Provost. 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2021
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