News & Views #2

Shanghai 2023 – Dean Erika James and Professor David Hsu

Wharton Impact Tour: Shanghai 2023 Dean James and Professor David Hsu Discuss the Promises and Perils of Entrepreneurship On October 17, more than 150 Wharton alumni and friends gathered at the St. Regis Shanghai Jingan to celebrate Wharton’s impact, as Dean James visited China for the first time. The standing-room-only…Read More

Seoul 2023 – Dean Erika James and Sanghyun Samuel Kim, C’85, W’85

Wharton Impact Tour: Seoul 2023 A Celebration of the Wharton Community in Korea On October 11, dozens of alumni joined Dean Erika James at the Lotte Hotel, in Seoul, to celebrate Wharton’s impact in Korea. Sanghyun Samuel Kim, C’85, W’85, the president of the Wharton Club of Korea, introduced Dean…Read More

Atlanta 2023 – Dean Erika James and Rekha Menon-Varma, WG’06

Co-president of the Wharton Club of Atlanta Rekha Menon-Varma, WG'06, with Dean James. of the Wharton School

Wharton Impact Tour: Atlanta 2023 Dean James and Rekha Menon-Varma, WG’06, Discuss Wharton’s Future and the Wharton Way. On September 28, over 100 alumni joined Dean James and Rekha Menon-Varma, WG’06, the Co-President of the Wharton Club of Atlanta, at the Thompson Atlanta – Buckhead, for a celebration of Atlanta’s…Read More

September 2023 • Edition 25

September 2023 • Edition 25 Wharton Impact announces new Tour dates with Dean Erika James and spotlights Robb LeMasters, W'99, and one of the School's fundraising priorities: the Coalition for Equity and Opportunity. Join Dean James on the Wharton Impact Tour The Wharton Impact Tour has been visiting cities around…Read More

From One Board to Another: Robb LeMasters, W’99, Makes an Impact at Wharton

From One Board to Another: Robb LeMasters, W’99, Makes an Impact at Wharton Robb LeMasters, W’99, is helping to expand the ESG Initiative and showing Whartonites new ways to make an impact. Growing up in Southern California, Robb LeMasters, W’99, was initially unsure where to apply to college. Then he…Read More

August 2023 • Edition 24

Dante Cruz, W’25, and Catherine Buren, W’25, Nu’25.

August 2023 • Edition 24 This summer, thanks to the support of donors like you, Wharton undergraduates explored potential careers; the Lauder Institute added a new language program; and Wharton Global Youth launched an investment competition for secondary students. Wharton Students Capitalize on Summer Internships Dante Cruz, W’25, and Catherine…Read More

What is The Wharton Fund Loyalty Society?

Question: What is The Wharton Fund Loyalty Society? Answer: The Wharton School recognizes the dedication of those who have given three or more consecutive fiscal years (July 1-June 30) to The Wharton Fund with membership in The Wharton Fund Loyalty Society. Members of The Wharton Fund Loyalty Society are among…Read More

What is the Benjamin Franklin Society?

Question: What is the Benjamin Franklin Society? Answer: The Benjamin Franklin Society (BFS) is the University of Pennsylvania’s leadership annual giving circle. The Wharton School recognizes donors who generously contribute $2,500 or more annually to The Wharton Fund. Recent Wharton graduates, up to four years after graduation, can join the…Read More

Why did I receive a request for support from another University of Pennsylvania school or center as well as a request from The Wharton Fund?

Question: Why did I receive a request for support from another University of Pennsylvania school or center as well as a request from The Wharton Fund? Answer: If you hold multiple academic degrees or have an affiliation with other schools or centers at the University, you might receive solicitations for…Read More

How will my gift to Wharton also benefit the University?

Question: How will my gift to Wharton also benefit the University? Answer: As a school of The University of Pennsylvania, the Wharton School is a valuable partner within the University. Wharton is recognized as an engine for creating leaders who will change the world and that is a mission and…Read More