Emeritus Archives

Leadership Commiitee Member “Pete” Peterson continued his career as the Wharton Jazz Impasaro

A group of five people standing closely together on a patio, with two signs on the wall behind them, one of which includes the USA flag and Ukrainian flag.

Leadership Commiitee Member “Pete” Peterson continued his career as the Wharton Jazz Impasaro, with a late August concert, final for the Sumer 2022 season. This photo shows Pete next to jazz artists Lee Smith, Barbara Montgomery, Tom Lawton, and Craig McIver Best, Pete

Alexander Morisey WG’64

Alex Morisey in June of 1964 received a master’s degree in Government Administration from the Fels Institute of Local and State Government. At that time Fels was a division of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Alex decided that rather than work in the public sector, he wanted…Read More

Obituary – Professor Stephen J. Kobrin, WG’62

It is with great sadness that the Wharton School announces the passing of Stephen J. Kobrin, emeritus professor of multinational management, who died suddenly on May 6, 2022. He was 83. With an influential career spanning nearly six decades, Kobrin made significant contributions in his field through his scholarship, teaching,…Read More

1977 Class Committee Photo

1976 Reunion Class Happy Hour Recording

A person with glasses in a room, likely speaking during a video call. Their hand rests on their neck, with books visible on shelves in the background.

WG'76 Happy Hour Recording

Penn Alumni Travel Spotlight: Alsace ~ Fairytale France, October 1-9, 2023

Opportunity to Travel with Penn Alumni to France October 1 -9 2023 Tucked between the magnificent Vosges mountains and the Black Forest lies a region brimming with dramatic beauty, incredible gastronomy, and endearing old-world villages. This is France’s charismatic Alsace region, known for its blend of German and French traditions…Read More

July 16, 2022 Jazz Festival

Crandall Citation Awards, May 14, 2022

Crandall Citation Awards were presented at the Reunion Dinner on May 14, 2022 to (from left to right) Russell Redenbugh, WG’69 (2020) Reid Becker, WG’74 (2020) Malcolm Bund, WG’74 (2021) Bob Crawford, WG’63 (2022) Because of Covid, Russell and Reid had to wait two years to receive their Citation and…Read More

Meet Penn’s New President, Liz Magill

Today, I begin my tenure as Penn’s ninth president. I want to begin by thanking Wendell Pritchett, who led the University superbly as Penn’s Interim President these last four months. I know that our entire community joins me in saying how appreciative and fortunate we are. I also want to…Read More

May Reunion Dinner Photo: Russell Redenbaugh WG’69 and Rebecca Rygh

Russell Redenbaugh, accompanied by Rebecca Rygh

At the May 14, 2022 Reunion Dinner, there were several WGES classes celebrating their 45th and 50th class reunions - WG’72 and WG’77 classes. Hats off to our Leadership Committee members who attended and participated in multiple school and WGES scheduled events: Cliff Leventhal WG’56, Jack Holton WG’73, Eugene Aaron…Read More