March 2026 – Edition 54

Colleen O'Neill poses for a headshot in a Wharton building. March 2026 - Edition 54 WEMBA Global alumni Dr. Michael Golden, M’81, WG’25, and Susan Jacobson, WG’25, share why they support The Wharton Fund; Wharton CFO and COO Colleen O'Neill is named Penn's VP for Finance and Treasurer; and the Wharton Hack-AI-thon returns for 2026. WEMBA Benjamin Franklin Society Members…Read More

Technology and Older Adults

An elderly couple video calling two women on a laptop. Technology and Older Adults Written by Dick Rappleye, WG’65   1. Why older adults should be familiar with technology Technology awareness benefits older adults in several ways: Staying connected: Smartphones, video calls, social media, and messaging platforms help maintain relationships with friends and family, reducing feelings of isolation. Health management:…Read More

The Economics of Having It All

Corrine Low wearing a blazer and smiling Feedback Survey Tell Us How We Did The Economics of Having It All Led by: Corinne Low, associate professor of business economics and public policy at the Wharton School Join Professor Corinne Low for an engaging discussion of her new book, Having It All, which explores the economics of gender,…Read More

David Gingras, WG’75, WG’76

Headshot of a person with short white hair, wearing a blue jacket with a red zipper, against a plain background. David Gingras, WG’75, WG’76 David’s career has been devoted to finance. He has served as a member of Price Waterhouse’s audit staff, a vice president of Merrill Lynch, and flood insurance manager for FEMA. For the past decade, he has been president of the American Financial Advisors. He lives in…Read More

February 2026 – Edition 53

A Wharton student poses for a headshot in a campus space. February 2026 - Edition 53 Alumni can both support Wharton and earn guaranteed income for life with Charitable Gift Annuities; scholarship recipient Addison Saad, W’28, builds confidence through Career Readiness @ Wharton; and WAIAI-affiliated researchers unpack whether AI is a bubble — and if so, what kind. Charitable Gift Annuities…Read More

Innovating Business Models in the AI Age

Serguei Netessine Feedback Survey Tell Us How We Did Innovating Business Models in the AI Age Led by: Serguei Netessine, senior vice dean for innovation and global initiatives; Dhirubhai Ambani Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Wharton School Join Professor Serguei Netessine to explore how organizations can adapt to disruption and…Read More

January 2026 – Edition 52

A person works on a laptop at a long table in Tangen Hall, where Venture Lab is located. January 2026 - Edition 52 The Wharton Impact Newsletter has a new name and a new look: say hello to Catalyst, your source for stories on the meaningful outcomes of philanthropy to Wharton. While our look is different, the intent of this newsletter remains the same – to keep you…Read More

December 2025 • Edition 51

The image is divided into two sections. On the left side, Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations Kate Griffo; Brian Ellerson, WG’99; and Dean of the Wharton School Erika H. James stand closely together indoors. On the right side, Nia Matthews, W’27, stands outdoors in front of pink blooming trees. December 2025 - Edition 51 Brian Ellerson, WG’99, establishes a scholarship in honor of the dean; Benjamin Franklin Society member Krishna Srinivasan, WG’00, shares advice for tomorrow’s leaders; and Wharton in Focus returns in 2026 with events in London, New York, and Boston. Brian Ellerson, WG’99, Honors Dean Erika H.…Read More