November 2021 – Edition 3

Daniel J. Moore, WG’00, in Saudi Arabia on U.S. Air Force deployment in 1996. November 2021 • Edition 3 This edition of Wharton Impact is dedicated to Wharton's student and alumni veterans. Read how an Air Force veteran is helping students; learn how the School supports MBA students who have served in the military; and discover why an alumnus, who has not served in…Read More

October 2021 – Edition 2

University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann thanked all donors who contributed to the success of the Power of Penn Campaign. Photo by Eddy Marenco. October 2021  •  Edition 2 In this edition, we are thanking our donors by celebrating the power of philanthropy at the University of Pennsylvania; highlighting how a leadership gift is supporting accountability and transparency in the media; and explaining how a new Asian alumni initiative is helping international students. Celebrating…Read More

Penn Media Accountability Project (PennMAP) Research and Outcomes to Expand Thanks to Leadership Gift

A digital blue-toned image featuring abstract financial graphs, bar charts, and numerical data overlaid on a world map, representing global financial data analysis. Penn Media Accountability Project (PennMAP) Research and Outcomes to Expand Thanks to Leadership Gift PHILADELPHIA, September 30, 2021—The Wharton School and the University of Pennsylvania are delighted to announce the expansion of the Penn Media Accountability Project (PennMAP), an interdisciplinary, nonpartisan research project dedicated to enhancing media transparency and accountability.…Read More

September 2021 – Edition 1

Wharton Women September 2021 • Edition 1 Welcome to the first edition of Wharton Impact, a newsletter that highlights how the School keeps Wharton at the forefront of business education. In this edition, hear about a new class record; a Brazilian alumnus who established a fellowship to educate fellow citizens; and how…Read More

University of Pennsylvania Receives Largest Cryptocurrency Gift in the University’s History to Support Innovation in Finance at the Wharton School

Bit_Coin_Image PHILADELPHIA, PA, May 20, 2021 – The University of Pennsylvania (“the University,” “Penn”) is delighted to announce a new anonymous gift of $5 million in the form of Bitcoin – the largest cryptocurrency gift the University has ever received. Facilitated by NYDIG, an industry leader in providing Bitcoin technology and…Read More

What Are the Barriers to Inclusive Leadership? Deloitte, the Wharton School Announce Initiative to Research Barriers, Develop Training and Curriculum to Effect Change

People are conversing in a professional setting with a casual atmosphere. They are dressed in business attire, and some carry conference bags. A plant and artwork are visible in the background. What Are the Barriers to Inclusive Leadership? Deloitte, the Wharton School Announce Initiative to Research Barriers, Develop Training and Curriculum to Effect Change Research to compare experiences of Black and Latino/Hispanic American managers to those from racial majority groups, develop curriculum based on research learnings to advance inclusive leadership March…Read More