Grace Wrightstone is a rising senior at Cumberland Valley High School and an intern with the summer program sponsored by The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg and PennLive “You know what a woman’s purpose is? A woman’s purpose is…
Shawn Crowell is a 2025 Summer Intern at The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg Today, in the wealthiest country in the world, where people have been to the moon and back, a national travesty lies with 1 in 5…
Check out an opinion piece written by 2025 summer intern Nehasri Gudipati.
Check out first opinion piece from our 2025 interns! This editorial was written by Anreet Riar, a student at Cumberland Valley
Dr. Joyce Davis and Russel Goodman host David Brulotte, the Delegate General of Québec to New York, to showcase everything Québec has to offer! They recorded this Travel Live! episode on July 11th.
Thank you for attending the WACH event, “Evening with International Authors” at Kareem’s Mission on July 10th, 2025 The event featured esteemed authors Hagir Elsheikh, Guerline Laurore, Sahiti Kulkarni, and Jesse Waters
On Monday, June 9th, European Union parliamentary leaders visited Harrisburg University to participate in a forum and Q&A about the Ukrainian war, hosted by WACH. The delegation offered insightful views on the war in Ukraine, informing the Harrisburg community about…
On May 22nd, the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg held the 2025 Torch of Global Enlightenment Awards at Penn State Harrisburg. This annual event honors remarkable individuals and organizations in our region who embody the highest ideals of tolerance, appreciation…
As the holy month of Ramadan begins, we extend our warmest wishes to all who observe this sacred time of reflection, prayer, and community. Ramadan is a time of fasting, gratitude, and giving back—a reminder of the values that connect…
Hagir Elsheikh, a member of WACH’s board of directors, is being awarded an honorary doctorate degree during ceremonies on May 2 at Central Penn College. Join us in congratulating Dr. Hagir Elsheikh!
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