News & Views #2

Why did I receive a request for support from The Lauder Annual Fund, as well as the Wharton Fund, or another Penn school?

Question: Why did I receive a request for support from The Lauder Annual Fund, as well as the Wharton Fund, or another Penn school? Answer: Because Lauder students earn degrees from both the School of Arts & Sciences and Wharton, alumni often receive appeals from multiple areas of the University.…Read More

How is Lauder Annual Fund support used?

Question: How is Lauder Annual Fund support used? Answer: Lauder Annual Fund contributions are flexible resources that support the Lauder Institute, sustaining everything from language immersion programs and regional seminars to faculty research, student financial aid, and cultural programming that strengthens Lauder’s global community. Back to Giving to Wharton

Why is it important to support The Lauder Annual Fund?

Question: Why is it important to support The Lauder Annual Fund? Answer: Gifts to The Lauder Annual Fund directly sustain the Institute’s distinctive joint-degree program, enriching the global curriculum, funding immersive overseas programs, and ensuring that the Lauder Institute remains at the forefront of international business education. Visit The Lauder Annual…Read More

Accountable AI

Professor Kevin Werbach in formal attire against a blue background.

Feedback Survey Tell Us How We Did Accountable AI Led by: Kevin Werbach, Liem Sioe Liong/First Pacific Company Professor, professor of legal studies and business ethics; chairperson, legal studies and business ethics Accountable AI is a comprehensive approach to understanding both the legal and ethical challenges that AI poses, as…Read More

October 2025 • Edition 50

Dean Erika James and Bruce Jacobs standing close together

October 2025 - Edition 50 Dr. Bruce I. Jacobs, G’79, GRW’86, donates $60 million to establish Wharton’s first new degree offering in 50 years; an enduring champion of quantitative finance at Wharton, Dr. Jacobs has long supported research, students, and faculty through his generosity. Wharton Announces Launch of Groundbreaking Master…Read More

Autonomous Vehicles: Where Are They Now?

Professor John Paul MacDuffie in formal attire against a blue background.

Feedback Survey Tell Us How We Did Autonomous Vehicles: Where Are They Now? Led by: John Paul MacDuffie, professor of management at the Wharton School and director of the Program on Vehicle and Mobility Innovation (PVMI) at the Mack Institute for Innovation Management Autonomous vehicles (AVs) burst onto the scene in…Read More

Bold Thinking in the Bay: Wharton Spotlights San Francisco’s New Leadership and Unique Culture

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Bold Thinking in the Bay: Wharton Spotlights San Francisco’s New Leadership and Unique Culture Dean Erika James sat down with Jackie Reses and Mayor Daniel Lurie for candid conversations on leadership, disruption, and the future of cities. At the 2025 Wharton Global Forum in San Francisco, two cornerstone conversations spotlighted…Read More

Wharton Experts Unpack the AI Revolution

Professor Kartik Hosanagar and Professor Ethan Mollick speaking at Global Forum San Francisco

Wharton Experts Unpack the AI Revolution Forum speakers shared research, strategies, and real-world applications shaping AI's next chapter. Generative AI is no longer theoretical, it’s operational. At the 2025 Wharton Global Forum in San Francisco, Wharton alumni, faculty, and friends explored how AI is reshaping business execution, leadership models, and…Read More

Inventing What’s Next: Wharton Leaders Explore Innovation in a Changing World

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Inventing What's Next: Wharton Leaders Explore Innovation in a Changing World At the 2025 Forum, innovation wasn’t a buzzword — it was a call to action. Innovation is not an add-on, it’s an imperative. At the 2025 Wharton Global Forum in San Francisco, three dynamic sessions showcased how Wharton alumni…Read More

I have specific questions about making my gift to The Wharton Fund — who should I contact?

Question: I have specific questions about making my gift to The Wharton Fund — who should I contact? Answer: For detailed information on making a gift to The Wharton Fund — including options for giving online or by mail, through a Donor Advised Fund, or accessing the University’s Tax ID…Read More