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September 2026 – Edition 60

Dean Erika James acknowledges the School’s recent momentum and the community that makes it possible; Wharton alumni and friends establish an MBA fellowship to honor Dr. Sybil C. Mobley, WG’61, Hon’81; and Wharton’s Artificial Intelligence for Business curriculum prepares students to navigate AI-related challenges.

The Wharton Fund Unites Our Community and Turns Its Generosity Into Action

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Dean Erika James shares how The Wharton Fund brings the community together to support what comes next.

Dean Erika James shines a spotlight on Wharton’s meaningful momentum over the last year: The School has introduced groundbreaking new academic offerings and its graduates have secured remarkable roles across industries.

Dean James emphasizes that the backbone of these achievements is Wharton’s network of alumni and friends who invest their time, talent, and treasure in the School and its students.

In her message, Dean James spotlights how The Wharton Fund fuels Wharton’s momentum by enhancing our curriculum, expanding experiential learning opportunities, and ensuring the most talented students can say yes to a Wharton education. It also backs alumni learning and networking opportunities that keep us all connected.

She thanks Wharton’s alumni and friends who power Wharton’s progress and its pace.

Join Dean James in Supporting The Wharton Fund

Celebrating Visionary Business Educator Dr. Sybil C. Mobley, WG’61, Hon’81, Through Philanthropy

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Renowned educator Dr. Sybil C. Mobley, WG’61, Hon’81, made an indelible impact on generations of business students — as well as Drs. Janet (Mobley) and Jenay Sermon (right to left), her daughter and granddaughter.

The Dr. Sybil C. Mobley MBA Fellowship Fund was recently established to honor Dr. Sybil C. Mobley, WG’61, Hon’81, and her extraordinary legacy. As founding dean of the School of Business and Industry (SBI) at Florida A&M University, Dr. Mobley initiated a leading-edge, nationally recognized program that served as a launchpad for countless young leaders. Now, alumni and friends from Wharton and SBI have come together to celebrate Dr. Mobley by creating a fellowship that will provide financial support to Wharton MBA students.

Get the Story Behind the Fellowship

Wharton’s AI for Business Curriculum Tackles Ethics, Governance Challenges

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Vice Dean of AI & Analytics Eric Bradlow is just one of the faculty members whose expertise has informed the AI for Business curriculum.

In 2025 — one year after Wharton established the Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative (WAIAI) — the School launched its Artificial Intelligence for Business MBA major and undergraduate concentration. These groundbreaking programs explore not only how students can leverage AI, but also the ethical, legal, and human challenges these technologies pose today. Now, in this in-depth piece, hear from students and faculty about how Wharton is shaping the AI standards that will determine the future of business.

Learn More About the Curriculum

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