Beyond the Classroom: Leadership Lessons in Patagonia Through Leadership Ventures, Wharton MBAs step into the unknown and come back transformed. For Jeany Zhao, WG’25, navigating Patagonia became more than a physical challenge — it was a master class in resilience, communication, and self-discovery. The Wharton Fund helps make these defining moments…Read More
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An Afternoon at the Joiner Fair: Building Connections at Venture Lab
At the Joiner Fair, hosted by Venture Lab, students connect with early-stage venture teams seeking help with engineering, marketing, and more. An Afternoon at the Joiner Fair: Building Connections at Venture Lab Wednesday, February 12 was a gloomy day in Philadelphia, but on the second floor of Tangen Hall —…Read More
Six Future Alumni Highlight the Value of the Wharton Network
Six Future Alumni Highlight the Value of the Wharton Network For Wharton MBA students, networking isn’t just a skill — it’s a mindset. In this video, hear how alumni interactions are already making an impact on their perspectives and aspirations. These six future alumni know that being part of the…Read More
Exploring Careers and Envisioning Futures with the Wharton Industry Exploration Program (WIEP)
Exploring Careers and Envisioning Futures with the Wharton Industry Exploration Program (WIEP) At Wharton, school breaks aren’t only a time to relax and recharge — they’re also a time for some students, like those who participate in the Wharton Industry Exploration Program (WIEP), to explore their professional goals. Camila Moreno…Read More
We Asked Seven MBA Fellowship Recipients What ‘Giving Back’ Means to Them. Here’s What They Said.
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.
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