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WHYY’s Lifelong Learning Award Honoring Malala Yousafzai

Since 2002, WHYY has honored a public figure who has demonstrated a passion for lifelong learning. We are delighted to announce that Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai will be honored with the 2026 Lifelong Learning Award on April 14, 2026 during an in-person award presentation featuring an exclusive live interview between Yousafzai and Terry Gross, who is celebrating 50 years as host of WHYY’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross & Tonya Mosley.

WHYY’s Lifelong Learning Award Honoring Malala Yousafzai
The Forsytes Cast
Mar 10

The Forystes Reception & Advance Preview Screening in Delaware

When: March 10, 2026 5:30 pm
Where: The Chancery Market & The Screening Room, 1313 Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

Join WHYY for a special reception and advanced preview screening of the first episode of The Forsytes, the new MASTERPIECE drama, ahead of its national broadcast.
Mar 10

Bridging Blocks

When: March 10, 12, 17, 24, 25, 26

Join WHYY News Community & Engagement team for Bridging Blocks, a civic dialogue series in partnership with The Free Library of Philadelphia.
Mar 19

SOLD OUT: WHYY Presents: An Evening Tea with the Forsytes!

When: March 19, 2026 5:00 pm
Where: WHYY 150 N. 6th Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

Join WHYY for an exclusive advance screening of The Forsytes, the sweeping new MASTERPIECE drama!
Mar 19

Studio 2 Tavern Revolution 250: The Hessians

When: March 19, 2026 6:00 pm
Where: Barnsboro Inn, 699 Main Street, Sewell, NJ 08080

Studio 2 invites you to a special Tavern Revolution event—an evening of history, conversation, and community.
Mar 23

Remember the Ladies: Women, Power, Equality During the American Revolution

When: March 23, 2026 5:30 pm
Where: Parkway Central Free Library of Philadelphia,1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

In partnership with the McNeil Center for Early American Studies, WHYY invites you to an engaging event exploring the often-overlooked voices of women during America’s foundin
Mar 26

Bridging Blocks | The Power of Social Media

When: March 26, 2026 10:00 am
Where: Parkway Central Library (Conference Room 131/132) 1901 Vine St Philadelphia, PA 19103

How is social media helping or hurting society? What influence does it have on U.S. and world populations?
Malala Yousafzai
Apr 14

WHYY’s Lifelong Learning Award Honoring Malala Yousafzai

When: April 14, 2026 5:30 pm
Where: 150 N. 6th Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

We are delighted to announce that Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai will be honored with the 2026 Lifelong Learning Award during an award presentation.
Apr 22

The Librarians Film Screening

When: April 22, 2026 5:30 pm
Where: Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street Philadelphia, PA 1903

Join WHYY's Bridging Blocks & The Free Library of Philadelphia for a free screening of the Librarians followed by a panel discussion.