Virtual Learning and Communities
Wharton Webinars
Wharton Online Alumni Course
Each spring semester, Lifelong Learning and Wharton Online offer a virtual course to all alumni. This non-credit course is tuition free and includes optional live sessions with faculty.
Corporate Governance Alumni Edition
- Registration Deadline: February 24, 2025
- Open to all Wharton Alumni
Wharton Circles
The Wharton Circles program is a unique platform for Wharton alumni to build close relationships and network with peers in small, virtual groups.
In-Person Learning and Communities

Wharton in Focus
Wharton in Focus brings world-class discourse and industry insights to cities worldwide. Connect with top leaders and learn from the best in business education.

Global Forums
Save the Date for San Francisco: June 26-27, 2025

Scale School
Wharton Scale School, a series hosted with Venture Lab in San Francisco, guides Bay Area entrepreneurs from startup to scalable enterprise, provides expert insights on the challenges of rapid growth.
Virtual Learning and Communities
Wharton Webinars
Wharton Online Alumni Course
Each spring semester, Lifelong Learning and Wharton Online offer a virtual course to all alumni. This non-credit course is tuition free and includes optional live sessions with faculty.
Corporate Governance Alumni Edition
- Registration Deadline: February 24, 2025
- Open to all Wharton Alumni
Wharton Circles
The Wharton Circles program is a unique platform for Wharton alumni to build close relationships and network with peers in small, virtual groups.
In-Person Learning and Communities

Wharton in Focus
Wharton in Focus brings high-level discourse and idea-sharing to cities around the globe. Engage with industry game-changers and learn from the crème de la crème of business education.

Global Forums
Save the Date for San Francisco: June 26-27

Scale School
Wharton Scale School, hosted in conjunction with Venture Lab in San Francisco, is designed to guide Bay Area entrepreneurs making the crucial transition from successful startup to scalable enterprise. Our series addresses the critical challenges faced by rapidly growing companies and provides actionable insights and solutions from industry experts.
Career Programs
Lifelong Career Support
Career Support for MBA Alumni
Wharton MBA Career Management offers an array of best-in-class tools and personalized career advising to support various stages of career development for Wharton MBA alumni.
Career Support for Penn Alumni
Penn Career Services manages Wharton Undergraduate and Doctoral alumni resources and provides a variety of career-related digital resources, including a job board, a Career Tool Webinar Series, and career advising sessions.
Career Programs
Lifelong Career Support
Career Support for MBA Alumni
Wharton MBA Career Management offers an array of best-in-class tools and personalized career advising to support various stages of career development for Wharton MBA alumni.
Career Support for Penn Alumni
Penn Career Services manages Wharton Undergraduate and Doctoral alumni resources and provides a variety of career-related digital resources, including a job board, a Career Tool Webinar Series, and career advising sessions.
Lifelong Resources

Knowledge at Wharton
The School’s online business journal provides free access to analyses of current trends, interviews with industry leaders, a database of more than 6,300 insightful pieces, and more.

Wharton Executive Education
Each year, more than 100,000 executives around the world choose Wharton for their executive education. Our programs introduce strategies that positively impact careers, companies, and industries.
Wharton and Penn alumni receive 30 percent discount. Learn about the Seven Year Promise.

Wharton School Press
Print books and eBooks are at your fingertips through Wharton School Press, which aims to inspire bold thinking in business. Immerse yourself in topics such as finance, social responsibility, and many more.
Lifelong Resources

Knowledge at Wharton
The School’s online business journal provides free access to analyses of current trends, interviews with industry leaders, a database of more than 6,300 insightful pieces, and more.

Wharton Executive Education
Each year, more than 100,000 executives around the world choose Wharton for their executive education. Our programs introduce strategies that positively impact careers, companies, and industries.
Wharton and Penn alumni receive 30 percent discount. Learn about the Seven Year Promise.

Wharton School Press
Print books and eBooks are at your fingertips through Wharton School Press, which aims to inspire bold thinking in business. Immerse yourself in topics such as finance, social responsibility, and many more.

Research Centers
Wharton has more than 20 research centers and initiatives that encourage faculty, students, and members of the business community to address business challenges. Their work generates courses, academic programs, community outreach, working papers, published research, and partnerships.
Research Topics Include
- AI and Analytics
- Behavioral Economics
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
- Equity and Opportunity
- Family Business
- Health Economics
- Insurance and Pension
- Leadership
- Public Policy
- Real Estate
- Retailing

Research Centers
Wharton has more than 20 research centers and initiatives that encourage faculty, students, and members of the business community to address business challenges. Their work generates courses, academic programs, community outreach, working papers, published research, and partnerships.
Research Topics Include
- AI and Analytics
- Behavioral Economics
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
- Equity and Opportunity
- Family Business
- Health Economics
- Insurance and Pension
- Leadership
- Public Policy
- Real Estate
- Retailing
Contact Us
Please contact lifelonglearning@wharton.upenn.edu with any questions about Lifelong Learning and its offerings.

Shannon A. Connelly
Executive Director, Alumni Relations
Wharton External Affairs
+1 215.898.1370
shannona@wharton.upenn.edu

Emily G. Cieri
Senior Director, Lifelong Learning
Wharton External Affairs
+1 215.898.1614
cieri@wharton.upenn.edu

Robyn L. Turner
Associate Director, Virtual Programs and Lifelong Learning
Wharton External Affairs
+1 215.898.0919
rlturner@wharton.upenn.edu

Rebecca Toner
Associate Director, Alumnae Programs and Lifelong Learning
Wharton External Affairs
+1 215.573.6193
rtoner@wharton.upenn.edu

Eric B. Stills, Jr.
Administrative Coordinator, Lifelong Learning
Wharton External Affairs
+1 215.898.4678
estills@wharton.upenn.edu
Contact Us
Do you have questions about Lifelong Learning? Please contact lifelonglearning@wharton.upenn.edu with any inquiries.

Shannon A. Connelly
Executive Director, Alumni Relations
Wharton External Affairs
+1 215.898.1370
shannona@wharton.upenn.edu

Emily G. Cieri
Senior Director, Lifelong Learning
Wharton External Affairs
+1 215.898.1614
cieri@wharton.upenn.edu

Robyn L. Turner
Associate Director, Virtual Programs and Lifelong Learning
Wharton External Affairs
+1 215.898.0919
rlturner@wharton.upenn.edu

Rebecca Toner
Associate Director, Alumnae Programs and Lifelong Learning
Wharton External Affairs
+1 215.573.6193
rtoner@wharton.upenn.edu

Eric B. Stills, Jr.
Administrative Coordinator, Lifelong Learning
Wharton External Affairs
+1 215.898.4678
estills@wharton.upenn.edu