Through Wharton WORKS, MBA Students Expand Access to Opportunity MBA students in the popular Wharton WORKS program say the experience has helped them hone valuable leadership skills while making a positive impact. (Image Credit: Adobe Stock) Since its launch in April 2023, the Wharton Opportunities for Reentry, Knowledge, and Skills…Read More
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Technology and Older Adults
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 Wharton School Announces New Executive Board Appointments 2024
Wharton School Announces New Executive Board Appointments The eight Wharton Executive Boards are comprised of highly dedicated and deeply engaged alumni and friends. Through their service, counsel, generosity, and outreach, board members keep Wharton ahead of the curve in business education, innovation, and global reach. The School congratulates the following…Read More I am giving from outside the U.S., how can I give?
Question: I am giving from outside the U.S., how can I give? Answer: If you live outside the United States and are considering a gift to Wharton, please visit Penn’s Giving from Outside the U.S. website. If you are a taxpayer in one of the following areas, please visit our country-specific…Read 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 Fund…Read 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 how…Read More
Alumni – Wharton 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
Wharton Magazine Spotlight Caren Byrd WG’70
Caren Byrd WG'70 Click here to open PDF file. Dean Calls for Collective Solutions to Global Problems
Dean Calls for Collective Solutions to Global Problems Dean Erika H. James welcomed almost 900 alumni and guests to the first Wharton Global Forum to be held in three years. The event, which highlighted the insights of worldwide business and thought leaders, convened in Singapore. James — who has recently…Read More Masterclass on FinTech and Decentralized Finance
Masterclass on FinTech and Decentralized Finance “Finance is always being advanced by technology,” says Professor Itay Goldstein, Joel S. Ehrenkranz Family Professor and Professor of Finance at Wharton. However, “the pace of technological change in the last few years in finance has been much faster than we have seen before.”…Read More