News & Views #2

In Conversation: Wharton Chief Advancement Officer Sam Lundquist

In Conversation: Wharton Chief Advancement Officer Sam Lundquist Sam Lundquist, Chief Advancement Officer Following a year of global travels with Wharton Dean Erika James, Lundquist reflected on the expanding access to Wharton educational content; a world of change for students and alumni; and holding onto the School’s traditions while welcoming…Read More

Designing for Dignity: Customer Experiences that Build Trust, Engagement and Community

Feedback Survey Tell Us How We Did Designing for Dignity: Customer Experiences that Build Trust, Engagementand Community Led by: Cait Lamberton, Alberto I. Duran President's Distinguished Professor, Professor of Marketing, The Wharton School Dignity – the recognition of the inherent worth of all people – has been argued to be…Read More

Tom Hadlock, Chairman of WGES

Founded in 2003, the Wharton Graduate Emeritus Society (WGES) is the distinguished and active group of Wharton MBA alumni who graduated from the School more than forty-five years ago. WGES encourages fellow alumni to continue investing their Wharton-based experience and talents to enhance the quality of life for their colleagues,…Read More

Dean Calls for Collective Solutions to Global Problems

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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

Fireside Chat between Dean Erika James and Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.

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Fireside Chat between Dean Erika James and Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. Dean Erika James engaged in a lively, thought-provoking conversation with Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. C’87 HON’10, former U.S. Ambassador to China, Russia, and Singapore and former Governor of Utah. Before diving into the formal questions and answers, the pair…Read More

March 2023 • Edition 19

Alma Ledig, ED’1926, WG’1931, made history as Wharton's first female MBA graduate.

March 2023 • Edition 19 In recognition of Women’s History Month, this edition of Wharton Impact highlights a history-making female graduate; profiles a tech innovator’s efforts to empower future leaders through a new MBA fellowship; and examines how women in data science are moving away from being underrepresented to thriving…Read More

Women and Business Series: Women on Boards

Feedback Survey Tell Us How We Did Women and Business Series: Women on Boards Led by: Mary-Hunter (“Mae”) McDonnell, Associate Professor of Management, The Wharton School As shareholders and customers alike call for greater gender diversity in firms' top ranks, recent years have seen unprecedented opportunities for women in the boardroom. …Read More

WiDS Conference Shines Light on Advances for Women in Data Science

WiDS Conference Shines Light on Advances for Women in Data Science Wharton students Sarah Hu, W’23, and Joanna Yang, W’24, GEN’24, presented their research at the Women in Data Science (WiDS) @ Penn Conference. With an increasing number of degrees awarded in data science each year, women in analytics are…Read More

Emeritus Society – Other Challenges and Transitions 2

A group of four smiling older adults, standing closely together outdoors, looking down at the camera. They are wearing casual athletic attire, suggesting a healthy, active lifestyle.

Other Challenges and Transitions We always have challenges and transitions in life. In this phase of life, some common challenges include depression, stress, financial difficulty, and acceptance. Depression is common and can have serious effects if not addressed. Stress can be worsened by changing social and mental faculties. Financial matters…Read More