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February 2024 • Edition 29

Whitney M. Young Jr. Memorial Conference

February 2024 • Edition 29 In honor of Black History Month, this edition amplifies diverse voices connected to Wharton. An MBA student reflects on leadership lessons he learned in New Zealand, an alumni couple connects with a famous relative to transform the beauty and entertainment industries, and the Whitney M.…Read More

Your Brain at Work: Implications for Improving Corporate Culture

Feedback Survey Tell Us How We Did Your Brain at Work: Implications for Improving Corporate Culture Led by: Michael Platt, Director, the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative; James S. Riepe University Professor Marketing Department, the Wharton School; Department of Neuroscience, Perelman School of Medicine; Department of Psychology, School of Arts and Sciences University…Read More

Romel Singleton, WG’24, Shares What it’s Like to be a Venture Fellow

Romel Singleton, WG’24, Shares What it’s Like to be a Venture Fellow Venture Fellow Romel Singleton, WG’24, spent nine days leading the crew of a ship in New Zealand. In this Q&A story, Romel Singleton, WG’24, chair of the 2023-2024 Venture Fellows Selection Committee, detailed his remarkable experiences with the…Read More

January 2024 • Edition 28

Three group photos are displayed against a blue map-like background. The left and center groups hold a banner for "The Lauder Institute, Wharton Arts & Sciences, University of Pennsylvania," while the right group holds various international flags outdoors.

January 2024 • Edition 28 Lauder students explore new corners of the world, Analytics at Wharton documents a year of discoveries and successes, and BEPP looks back on 40 years of its pioneering program. Lauder Students Embark on First-Ever Argentina and Uruguay Intercultural Ventures Lauder students explored sustainability in Switzerland…Read More

Generative AI: Unpacking Dynamics of Value Creation

Feedback Survey Tell Us How We Did Generative AI: Unpacking Dynamics of Value Creation Led by: Rahul Kapoor, David W. Hauck Professor and Chair, Management Department at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Emerging general-purpose technologies such as Generative AI carry enormous excitement. However, the process of translating such excitement into…Read More

December 2023 • Edition 27

While the Machens — Ayana, WG'99, and Ron — show their support for members of Wharton's community, they're also raising one: Kadari Machen, W'26.

December 2023 • Edition 27 Ayana Machen, WG’99, PAR’26, and Rob Machen, PAR’26, make the case for diversity in business; Wharton launches a new AI initiative; and the Wharton Fund Loyalty Society reaches new heights. Machen Family Backs Coalition for Equity and Opportunity to Combat ‘Untapped Potential’ While the Machens…Read More

Wharton Graduate Emeritus Society Leadership Committee

emeritus society 20th anniversary zoom meeting celebration

Wharton Graduate Emeritus Society Leadership Committee Since this is the 20th anniversary of their founding , the members of the Wharton Graduate Emeritus Society Leadership Committee celebrated with a zoom party and viewed the WGES 20th anniversary video prepared by LC Member Rick Perkins, WG’70. The zoom party was captured…Read More

Winning the Bread and Baking it Too: The New Economics of Female Leadership

Feedback Survey Tell Us How We Did Winning the Bread and Baking it Too: The New Economics of Female Leadership Led by: Corinne Low, Associate Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at The Wharton School This session will discuss the real economic forces that make it difficult for working women…Read More

Using Machine Learning to Improve Economic

Feedback Survey Tell Us How We Did Using Machine Learning to Improve Economic Led by: Professor Jules H. van Binsbergen, The Nippon Life Professor in Finance at the Wharton School In this webinar, Professor van Binsbergen will discuss how he and other researchers used state-of-the-art machine learning methods to create an algorithm that…Read More

Seattle 2023 – Dean Erika James and Mike Sievert, W’91, T-Mobile’s president and CEO

Two people are standing in front of a backdrop that says "Wharton Impact" with logos for the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. A small table with red flowers and mugs is nearby.

Wharton Impact Tour: Seattle 2023 T-Mobile’s Mike Sievert and Dean James Discuss Innovation and Leadership in Seattle “This city stands as a testament to the power of innovation and the spirit of exploration,” Dean Erika James said onstage at the W Seattle. “Seattle’s thriving business and technology ecosystem has been…Read More