We Asked Seven MBA Fellowship Recipients What 'Giving Back' Means to Them. Here's What They Said. About one-third of MBA students at the Wharton School receive merit-based fellowships to fuel their dreams.
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A Glimpse Into New Spaces for Student Life
A Glimpse Into New Spaces for Student Life The Wharton School has created a new dedicated space for MBA students, plus lounge space for all Wharton students, in the newly renovated Jon M. Huntsman Hall. The renovations include group study rooms, workspaces, hoteling offices, huddle spaces, and a conference room.…Read More Lauder Leadership Immersion Internships Give Students Hands-On Global Experience
Jaime Cabrera, WG’25, G’25, spent a summer in Mexico at Alta Grown Capital, where he learned to “embrace uncertainty.” Lauder Leadership Immersion Internships Give Students Hands-On Global Experience Every summer, a select few students at the Joseph H. Lauder Institute for Management & International Studies take part in Lauder Leadership…Read More Wharton’s Chief Advancement Officer Bill Bole on the Power of Giving
Wharton's Chief Advancement Officer Bill Bole on the Power of Giving Bill Bole, chief advancement officer of Wharton External Affairs, shares the Wharton School's strategic direction, the profound power of philanthropy, and his personal passion for connecting alumni and driving Wharton forward. Wharton Impact: You stepped into the role of…Read More
Q&A with Bob Hernandez, WG’68: Forwarding Success and Enriching Society through Student Aid
Q&A with Bob Hernandez, WG'68: Forwarding Success and Enriching Society through Student Aid Bob Hernandez, WG'68, (right) gave $1.25 million in his name and his late brother's — because he wants to help students pursue their goals "and not worry about affording the tuition," he said. Bob Hernandez, WG'68, gave…Read More Susanna Berkouwer’s Research is the Intersection of Economics and the Environment
Susanna Berkouwer's Research is the Intersection of Economics and the Environment Susanna Berkouwer is an assistant professor in Wharton's Business Economics and Public Policy department. Susanna Berkouwer is an assistant professor in Wharton's Business Economics and Public Policy department who teaches managerial economics in the Wharton MBA program. They specialize…Read More Looking Back on This Year’s Impact Tour
Looking Back on This Year's Impact Tour Dean Erika James visited six cities in different corners of the world for this year's Wharton Impact Tour. During this year's Wharton Impact Tour, Dean Erika James shared her hopes for the Wharton School with alumni in six cities around the world: Atlanta,…Read More Neha Shah, W’99, C’99, WG’06, Proves the Power of Women Donors
Neha Shah, W’99, C’99, WG’06, Proves the Power of Women Donors Neha Shah, W’99, C'99, WG’06, supported Wharton during the 2023 Alumnae Challenge. Neha Shah, W’99, C'99, WG’06, shared an analogy to illustrate the significance of The Wharton Fund’s Alumnae Challenge to her. She said, for families with both a…Read More Romel Singleton, WG’24, Shares What it’s Like to be a Venture Fellow
Romel Singleton, WG’24, Shares What it’s Like to be a Venture Fellow Venture Fellow Romel Singleton, WG’24, spent nine days leading the crew of a ship in New Zealand. In this Q&A story, Romel Singleton, WG’24, chair of the 2023-2024 Venture Fellows Selection Committee, detailed his remarkable experiences with the…Read More
Machen Family Backs Coalition for Equity and Opportunity to Unlock ‘Untapped Potential’
Machen Family Backs Coalition for Equity and Opportunity to Unlock ‘Untapped Potential’ Ayana Machen, WG’99, said it’s important to her that there’s a Wharton initiative examining barriers related to race, gender, and socioeconomic factors in education and business. She said it’s vital in ensuring that companies “have diverse viewpoints and…Read More