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September 2021 – Edition 1

September 2021 • Edition 1 Welcome to the first edition of Wharton Impact, a newsletter that highlights how the School keeps Wharton at the forefront of business education. In this edition, hear about a new class record; a Brazilian alumnus who established a fellowship to educate fellow citizens; and how…Read More

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

What Are the Barriers to Inclusive Leadership? Deloitte, the Wharton School Announce Initiative to Research Barriers, Develop Training and Curriculum to Effect Change

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What Are the Barriers to Inclusive Leadership? Deloitte, the Wharton School Announce Initiative to Research Barriers, Develop Training and Curriculum to Effect Change Research to compare experiences of Black and Latino/Hispanic American managers to those from racial majority groups, develop curriculum based on research learnings to advance inclusive leadership March…Read More

Forward-Thinking, and Forward-Looking

Manny V. Pangilinan, WG’68, is giving back to his alma mater with purpose. His $1 million gift to the Wharton School is focused firmly on the future. Pangilinan — who is chairman, president, and CEO of Filipino telecommunications company PLDT — is splitting his gift between the establishment of the…Read More

Jackie Reses and Matt Apfel Set Philanthropic Example with Landmark $5 Million Gift to Support Wharton Undergraduates and Name Space in Wharton’s New Academic Building

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PHILADELPHIA, October 26, 2020 – The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is delighted to announce a new $5 million dollar gift from Jacqueline Reses, W’92 and her husband Matthew Apfel, L’90. This significant commitment will support the completion of Wharton’s new academic building currently under construction. The gift…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

Wharton School Announces New Executive Board Appointments

Rosanna Ramos-Velita, G’92, WG’92, Chair, Executive Board for Latin America and Bonnie Jonas, W’91, Chair, Undergraduate Executive Board (L-R) The Wharton School is delighted to announce new appointments to the School’s eight Executive Boards. Wharton’s Executive Boards are an integral part of Wharton’s leadership structure. Members of the Executive Boards…Read More

$10 Million Gift from Foundation Established by Yuri and Julia Milner Creates Full-Tuition MBA Fellowship for Israeli Wharton Students

Yuri Milner speaking at lectern during Wharton Commencement Philadelphia, PA, September 15, 2020 — Penn President Amy Gutmann and Wharton Dean Erika H. James are pleased to announce a $10 million commitment from the foundation established by Wharton MBA alumnus Yuri Milner and his wife Julia, to create the Friends…Read More