Finance Archives

University of Pennsylvania Receives Largest Cryptocurrency Gift in the University’s History to Support Innovation in Finance at the Wharton School

PHILADELPHIA, PA, May 20, 2021 – The University of Pennsylvania (“the University,” “Penn”) is delighted to announce a new anonymous gift of $5 million in the form of Bitcoin – the largest cryptocurrency gift the University has ever received. Facilitated by NYDIG, an industry leader in providing Bitcoin technology and…Read More

New and Exciting Opportunities in Finance Education

Dr. Bruce I. Jacobs, G’79, GRW’86 As a pioneer and innovator in connecting academic research with investment management, Dr. Bruce I. Jacobs, G’79, GRW’86, a long-time supporter of Wharton, is helping keep the School at the forefront of business education. Concurrent this fall with the MBA program launching a new…Read More

New Quantitative Finance Major and Dr. Bruce I. Jacobs Professorship and Scholars Mark New Chapter in Quantitative Finance Research and Education at the Wharton School

Dr. Bruce I. Jacobs, G’79, GRW’86 Philadelphia, PA, April 2, 2020 — Wharton Dean Geoff Garrett is delighted to announce a new chapter in finance research and education at the Wharton School. The MBA program is launching a new quantitative finance major within the Finance Department. New courses will be…Read More

Five Themes Shaping the Future of Finance

Wharton alumni working in newcomer firms and established brands are at the forefront of changing the global economy.…Read More

Inside the Campaign: Q&A with Sam Lundquist

Wharton’s vice dean reflects on what will be possible as a result of More Than Ever.…Read More

Accelerating Innovation in Blockchain

Infographic representing blockchain and cryptocurrency concepts, including mining, ICOs, smart contracts, transactions, and network security.

A key partnership with The Ripple Foundation supports new research and academic programs at Wharton and Penn…Read More

The Future of Finance Comes to New York

Jeremy Siegel and Alumni at School’s Global Campaign Tour

Wharton alumni gathered in the finance capital of the world for an evening of thought leadership on the future of investment strategy.…Read More

Wharton School Establishes the Stevens Center for Innovation in Finance

The pioneering center will analyze how technology is transforming the business models of financial services.…Read More

Wharton School Receives $10 Million Gift from Josh and Marjorie Harris to Advance Learning and Engagement in Alternative Investments

The Joshua J. Harris Alternative Investments Program will bring together alumni and industry experts through events and dynamic programming. …Read More

Penn Launches Strategic Collaboration with Ripple to Accelerate Innovation in Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

Penn Launches Strategic Collaboration with Ripple to Accelerate Innovation in Blockchain and Cryptocurrency PHILADELPHIA, PA, June 4, 2018 — The Wharton School and the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Pennsylvania today announced the launch of The Ripple Project at Penn. This joint-school effort is supported…Read More