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November 2024 – Edition 38

Students thank donors to The Wharton Fund, the Managing Director of the Lauder Institute discusses his Zuni heritage, and Huntsman Hall gets a makeover aimed at enriching MBA student life.

Thank You — Today and Every Day

Group portrait of Wharton Fund MBA Fellows on Locust Walk
Today is Thank A Donor Day, and we're celebrating the impact of your giving.

While we’re always thankful for your support, Thank A Donor Day is a special chance to celebrate the extraordinary individuals who empower Wharton students. Your philanthropy directly impacts their futures, shaping leaders who will change the world. Here’s a video featuring just a handful of students whose lives you’ve changed by giving to The Wharton Fund.

Meet the faces of gratitude.

Kenric Tsethlikai, Managing Director of the Lauder Institute, Shares the Importance of His Native Heritage

Picture of Kenric Tsethlikai
Kenric Tsethlikai has been a fixture at the Lauder Institute for over 15 years.

As Managing Director of the Lauder Institute, Kenric Tsethlikai is instrumental in ensuring the success of its numerous donor-funded programs. Like many Lauder students, he’s also a well-traveled polyglot who lived and worked abroad for several years. In this brief history of his career, Tsethlikai shares how his roots in the Zuni tribe — and his upbringing in the Zuni Pueblo — prepared him to thrive in his role at the Institute, where cross-cultural understanding is key.

Read Kenric’s story.

Unveiling Fresh New Spaces for Student Life

Huntsman Hall seating area.
The School has transformed Huntsman Hall to enhance the student experience.

The Wharton School has reimagined and refreshed spaces in Huntsman Hall, with the goal of elevating the student experience. The updated, open-concept student lounge off the Locust Walk lobby provides a perfect retreat for relaxation and focused study for all students. A new MBA Commons offers a dedicated area for MBA students to connect. Meanwhile — two floors up — the Graduate Division Suite’s new upgrades offer room for academic support and collaboration. Take a look at our video to virtually tour these brand-new spaces and the rest of the new renovations. Plus, find out how you can help us foster an inspired community while creating your lasting legacy at Wharton.

Explore the upgrades.