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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

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

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

David Wu WG95 and Wife Jocelyn

“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

Bringing Together MBAs and Graduate Student Aid Donors

From left to right: Deputy Vice Dean of the MBA Program Maryellen Reilly; Andrew M. Saul, W’68; Kristen Paladino, WG’19

The enduring impact of providing financial support From left to right: Deputy Vice Dean of the MBA Program Maryellen Reilly; Andrew M. Saul, W’68; Kristen Paladino, WG’19 At the recent MBA Fellowship Celebration in New York, Wharton graduate students connected with donors, expressed their gratitude, and shared the impact of…Read More

Celebrating Access and Creating Connections Between Students and Donor

Angelica Du, ENG’20, GEN’20; Penn President Amy Gutmann; Hayley Boote, C’20

Scholarship recipients shared personal stories of transformation at named scholarship celebration. …Read More

A Wharton Program that Engages High School Students from Around the World

High school students after completing the Wharton Summer High School program

Wharton pilots the Wharton Global Youth Program, which introduces high school students around the world to the world of business.…Read More

Wharton Fellowship Brings Together Two Generations of MBAs

International MBA alumni have a conversation on how the Wharton experienced shaped their perspectives on life. …Read More

Road to $1 Billion: More Than Ever Fundraising Progress

The Wharton School is over 80% over its historical target of raising $1 billion. …Read More

A New Building and New Ideas Come to Life

Tangen Hall (artist rendering) is a New Collaboration and Innovation Space

A view into Tangen Hall, currently under construction at 40th and Sansom Streets in Philadelphia, hints at the innovative and in some cases life-changing ideas that will spring forth when its doors open in fall of 2020. …Read More