December 2024 – Edition 39
MBA fellowship recipients share their personal definitions of “giving back,” Wharton Magazine recaps this fall’s Wharton in Focus events in LA and Asia, and the Lauder Institute spends a week in Mongolia studying the local business landscape.
We Asked Seven MBA Fellowship Recipients What ‘Giving Back’ Means to Them. Here’s What They Said.
While students at the Wharton School were preparing to head home for the holidays, we asked a few fellowship recipients to share what “giving back” means to them personally. After all, the kindness of donors funds their transformative Wharton experiences.
We don’t know if you’re reading this from a chilly part of the world, but regardless, their thoughtful words will bring some extra warmth to your day.
Wharton in Focus Brings Cutting-Edge Research to Cities Around the World
This fall, Wharton faculty, staff, alumni, and friends gathered in cities all over the world for a new event series called Wharton in Focus. Featuring speakers with ties to Venture Lab and the Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative, the fall showcased the latest in faculty research and other advancements at the School. Wharton in Focus will continue in the spring with an event in Mexico City; registration is open now. In the meantime, dive into our recap of all four fall events in Wharton Magazine.
A Week in Mongolia With the Lauder Institute
Lauder Intercultural Ventures — also known as LIVs — are a cornerstone of the Lauder Institute’s unique program, offering students the opportunity to explore both business and policy abroad. This year, Lauder returned to Mongolia for a deep dive into the local business landscape and a chance to meet with officials and entrepreneurs across the mining and cashmere industries. Powered by gifts from Lauder Institute donors, trips like these promote experiential, hands-on learning.