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Cait Lamberton Named Inaugural Alberto I. Duran President’s Distinguished Professor at the Wharton School

Picture of Cait Lamberton, Alberto I. Duran President’s Distinguished Professor Cait Lamberton Named Inaugural Alberto I. Duran President's Distinguished Professor at the Wharton School Philadelphia, PA, October 23, 2019 — Penn President Amy Gutmann and Wharton Dean Geoff Garrett are pleased to announce the appointment of Cait Lamberton as the inaugural Alberto I. Duran President’s Distinguished Professor at the Wharton…Read More

New Professorship Established by Nancy Yang, W’92 to be Awarded to Angela Duckworth at the University of Pennsylvania

Nancy Yang, W’92 New Professorship Established by Nancy Yang, W’92 to be Awarded to Angela Duckworth at the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA, May 4, 2020 — Penn President Amy Gutmann, Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett, and Penn Arts & Sciences Dean Steven J. Fluharty are pleased to announce the establishment of the Rosa…Read More

Ellen L. Hanson and Richard E. Perlman Commit $10 Million to Create Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

Ellen L. Hanson and Richard E. Perlman Ellen L. Hanson and Richard E. Perlman Commit $10 Million to Create Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania PHILADELPHIA, March 24, 2022—The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce a $10 million commitment from Ellen L. Hanson and Richard E.…Read More

Penn Media Accountability Project (PennMAP) Research and Outcomes to Expand Thanks to Leadership Gift

A digital blue-toned image featuring abstract financial graphs, bar charts, and numerical data overlaid on a world map, representing global financial data analysis. Penn Media Accountability Project (PennMAP) Research and Outcomes to Expand Thanks to Leadership Gift PHILADELPHIA, September 30, 2021—The Wharton School and the University of Pennsylvania are delighted to announce the expansion of the Penn Media Accountability Project (PennMAP), an interdisciplinary, nonpartisan research project dedicated to enhancing media transparency and accountability.…Read More

University of Pennsylvania Receives Largest Cryptocurrency Gift in the University’s History to Support Innovation in Finance at the Wharton School

Bit_Coin_Image PHILADELPHIA, PA, May 20, 2021 – The University of Pennsylvania (“the University,” “Penn”) is delighted to announce a new anonymous gift of $5 million in the form of Bitcoin – the largest cryptocurrency gift the University has ever received. Facilitated by NYDIG, an industry leader in providing Bitcoin technology and…Read More

What Are the Barriers to Inclusive Leadership? Deloitte, the Wharton School Announce Initiative to Research Barriers, Develop Training and Curriculum to Effect Change

People are conversing in a professional setting with a casual atmosphere. They are dressed in business attire, and some carry conference bags. A plant and artwork are visible in the background. What Are the Barriers to Inclusive Leadership? Deloitte, the Wharton School Announce Initiative to Research Barriers, Develop Training and Curriculum to Effect Change Research to compare experiences of Black and Latino/Hispanic American managers to those from racial majority groups, develop curriculum based on research learnings to advance inclusive leadership March…Read More

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

A group of people walking along a tree-lined path on a sunny day, engaged in conversation. Some carry backpacks and wear casual clothing. 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