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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

Campaign Perspective: Vice Dean Sam Lundquist on the Meaning of More Than Ever

Chief Advancement Officer, Sam Lundquist, says Wharton is starting strong for 2022.

Campaign Perspective: Vice Dean Sam Lundquist on the Meaning of More Than Ever Sam Lundquist is the Vice Dean of External Affairs, overseeing all of Wharton’s fundraising and alumni relations activities. As he reflects on the significance of the More Than Ever Campaign, he speaks about his hopes for how…Read More

First, Do Good — Then Do More

“It is time for us to consider the ways we can fulfill the goals and aspirations of promising teenagers. And what better way is there than by attaching your name to a scholarship fund that can serve this purpose in perpetuity?” This is how Wharton alumnus David W. Wu, WG’95…Read More

Virtual 2020 Graduation Ceremonies: Heartfelt and Eloquent

Dean Garrett Virtual 2020 graduation ceremonies for all Wharton classes — undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral — went ahead in spite of the COVID-19 crisis. For the first time in the School’s history, the ceremonies were not held in person. Dean Geoffrey Garrett congratulated the Class of 2020 and…Read More

New Fellowship from Wharton School Provides Full Tuition for Outstanding LGBTQIA+ MBA Student

Colan Wang, WG’22, Prism Fellow PHILADELPHIA, June 1, 2020 – The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania today announced its new Prism Fellowship which recognizes an outstanding MBA student who is both a member of and demonstrates leadership in support of the LGBTQIA+ community. The Prism Fellowship covers the…Read More

Leadership Gift to Accelerate Neuroscience at Wharton and Create Actionable Insights in Brain Science and Business

Philadelphia, PA, May 19, 2020 — Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett is delighted to announce an anonymous $10 million gift to amplify opportunities and outcomes of the cutting edge Wharton Neuroscience Initiative (WiN). This commitment will propel faculty research and teaching, student learning, and corporate engagement through WiN. “WiN isn’t narrowly…Read More

Wharton School Receives $5 Million to Launch Artificial Intelligence for Business, Extending Its Commitment to Analytics, Learning, and Engagement

Led by AI expert Kartik Hosanagar, AI for Business will explore impact to industries and society Tao Zhang, WG’02 The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania announced today the establishment of Wharton AI for Business (Artificial Intelligence for Business), which will inspire cutting-edge teaching and research in artificial intelligence, while joining with global…Read More