October 2024 – Edition 37
Dean Erika James underscores the importance of supporting The Wharton Fund, Wharton Magazine highlights the experiences of four Moelis Fellows, and the Summer Undergraduate Mentored Research Program (SUMR) celebrates 25 years.
The Wharton Fund is the Foundation of the Wharton School
Dean Erika James calls upon our alumni community to make The Wharton Fund a philanthropic priority — ensuring the Wharton School’s continued excellence. She underscores the importance of The Wharton Fund as the foundation of the School, offering crucial resources that enable Wharton to remain adaptable and resilient during uncertain times. This unwavering support is a defining characteristic of the Wharton ecosystem.
Thanks to The Wharton Fund, important resources such as MBA Career Management, Global Modular Courses, Leadership Ventures, and MBA Financial Aid can flourish, further enhancing Wharton’s standing as the top business school globally.
The Moelis Advance Access Program Empowers Students to Forge Their Own Path
Established with philanthropic support from Ken Moelis, W’80, WG’81, and Julie Taffet Moelis, W’81, the Moelis Advance Access Program offers students an alternative route to the Wharton MBA: deferring their admission for two to four years to pursue full-time work in the field of their choice. This Wharton Magazine story sheds light on how some Moelis Fellows have used that time, from pursuing project management roles in sustainable business to honing their grad-school goals.
Celebrating 25 Years of the Summer Undergraduate Mentored Research Program
Founded in 2000 by the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics and the Wharton School’s Health Care Management Department, the Summer Undergraduate Mentored Research Program (SUMR) is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. SUMR, a donor-supported program, pairs promising young scholars from a range of backgrounds with accomplished Penn faculty for summer research projects, giving participants the tools they need to embrace careers that advance health equity. Join us as we reflect on a quarter century of success at SUMR.