Wharton Stories

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“As AI continues to change how we work, the ability to connect with people, exercise sound judgment, and navigate uncertainty is increasingly valuable. Research from Wharton faculty reinforces the importance of these human skills, particularly emotional intelligence, in an evolving business environment.” — Blair Mannix, Executive Director of Graduate Admissions

Inside MBA Admissions: 15 Years of the Team-Based Discussion

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“It was really special to bring this technology back to Penn,” says Avisi Founder and CEO Rui Jing Jiang, W’18. “We first met glaucoma patients in the same operating room all those years ago, and now we have the chance to bring them a new technology designed to help preserve their vision.”

Y-Prize Winner Avisi Technologies Returns to Penn for Its Next Chapter

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“When you’re playing, you only have time to invest and pick people and opportunities to bet on. But I wanted to be more active. Wharton gave me confidence to be more active and do things on my own.” — Malcolm Smith, WG’25

From the NFL to Finance: How Wharton Is Shaping Malcolm Smith’s Next Chapter

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“It’s inspiring to see so many students eager to build the skills needed to invest responsibly and effectively.” — David Wessels, Professor of Finance

Turner Impact Learning Experiences (TILE) Program Expands Social Impact Education

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“My primary goal is ensuring that every student has an exceptional learning experience.” — Michael Christensen, Deputy Vice Dean of Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives

Meet Michael Christensen, Wharton Executive MBA’s Deputy Vice Dean

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“It’s a creative space,” says Hetvee Marviya, WG’27, of the Generative AI Studio. “Just like I dance, this is something that’s creative, but using AI.”

Learning by Building: Inside Wharton’s Generative AI Studio

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The Alumni Insights Dinner series gives Wharton undergraduate students the opportunity to hear firsthand perspectives and advice.

Pearls of Wisdom: Dinner Series Brings Alumni Insights to Undergraduates

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“This program goes beyond giving back to the community,” says Wharton WORKS instructor Amélie Ha, WG’26. “It encapsulates the kind of institution and kind of society we’re trying to build and the kind of leader that we’re trying to educate.”

WORKS Program and MBA Students Expand Access to Opportunity

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“The most successful negotiators aren’t performing. They’re bringing their authentic selves into the conversation.” — Mori Taheripour, WG’03.

Teaching Wharton EMBA Students to Negotiate With Authenticity

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An unforgettable internship led one Wharton undergraduate to realize how business and science can change lives — including her own.

What a Summer in India Taught Me About Healthcare Innovation