Technology and Older Adults

An elderly couple video calling two women on a laptop. Technology and Older Adults Written by Dick Rappleye, WG’65   1. Why older adults should be familiar with technology Technology awareness benefits older adults in several ways: Staying connected: Smartphones, video calls, social media, and messaging platforms help maintain relationships with friends and family, reducing feelings of isolation. Health management:Read More

How Smart Technologies Alter Consumer Behavior

Shiri Melumad wearing glasses in front of a blue background Feedback Survey Tell Us How We Did How Smart Technologies Alter Consumer Behavior Led by: Shiri Melumad, associate professor of marketing at the Wharton School Smart technologies such as AI-enabled voice assistants, smartphones, and large language models are more than just functional tools that facilitate daily tasks and increase efficiency; theyRead More

What is Wharton’s Tax ID Number?

Question: What is Wharton's Tax ID Number? Answer: The Wharton School's tax ID/EIN number is 23-1352685. The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is a registered 501 (c)(3) organization and charitable gifts made to the School are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Back to Wharton FundRead More

Who should I make checks out to?

Question: Who should I make checks out to? Answer: Make checks payable to: “The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania” At this time, we are asking that all checks be sent directly to the bank for processing. Please include your name (and your spouse's name if applicable), affiliation(s) and howRead More

Global Forum Singapore 2023

Revisit Highlights from Singapore Thank you to all of our Forum attendees, speakers, and sponsors! Three years ago, the world changed — borders closed and events were delayed, including the Singapore Global Forum. We had no idea that it would take three years to bring the Wharton family back together.Read More