February 2026 – Edition 53
Alumni can both support Wharton and earn guaranteed income for life with Charitable Gift Annuities; scholarship recipient Addison Saad, W’28, builds confidence through Career Readiness @ Wharton; and WAIAI-affiliated researchers unpack whether AI is a bubble — and if so, what kind.
Charitable Gift Annuities Help Alumni Make a Lasting Impact
Charitable Gift Annuities (also known as CGAs) empower donors to make their mark on Wharton while benefitting from an additional income stream. Those who gift CGAs not only get to choose what their money supports after they pass away but earn lifetime payments in the meantime, making CGAs a compelling option for some donors.
In this Wharton Magazine story, alumni Philippe Soussand, WG’81, and Jim Blinn, WG’80, discuss their decision to contribute to the School — and, in Blinn’s case, his Reunion Class Gift — through CGAs. Learn more about how they’re showing support for students and The Wharton Fund.
Scholarship Support in Action: Addison Saad, W’28, and Career Readiness @ Wharton
Ninety Wharton first-years took part in Career Readiness @ Wharton, a four-week program that helps students explore career paths and prepare for their next chapter through peer mentorship, resume workshops, and mock interviews.
For Addison Saad, W’28, a recipient of the Nancy and Robert Blank Scholarship, the program offered something especially meaningful: candid advice from upperclassmen who openly shared their experiences. Their honesty helped Saad build confidence.
Generous giving like the Nancy and Robert Blank Scholarship allow bright, driven students like Saad to say yes to Wharton, where they have access to incredible resources like Career Readiness @ Wharton. With alumni support, they move into the future with clarity and community.
See how Career Readiness @ Wharton sets students up for success.
From Knowledge at Wharton: Wharton-Affiliated Researchers on the “AI Bubble”
As generative AI has grown more prevalent, questions regarding its long-term value and role in the business landscape have mounted. Enter Stefano Puntoni, co-director of Wharton Human-AI Research (WHAIR), and Shlomo Benartzi, senior fellow at the Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative (WAIAI), whose recent Knowledge at Wharton article tackles concerns that AI is a “bubble” — and offers practical guidance for firms who choose to embrace an AI-first future.
WAIAI and WHAIR are both fueled by donor support, which empowers Wharton to lead in the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence. In addition to producing first-class research on AI, Wharton is making its faculty’s findings accessible through innovative programming, educational efforts, and media.