Wharton Stories

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“The surprise for me has been how much teacher expertise the process demands,” says Esha Desai, L’27, WG’27, a Penn Carey Law and Wharton J.D./MBA candidate who led a collaborative workshop at a local high school. “We can’t build good AI-supported lessons without deeply understanding what teachers already do: their workflows, their instincts about students, their concerns about integrity.”

Wharton Students Help Teachers Use AI in the Classroom

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“Being at Wharton is an incredible opportunity, and joining such an amazing group of Tillman Scholars is a powerful reminder to up my game.” — Patrick Everley, WG’28

From Service to Impact: Meet Wharton’s 2026 Tillman Scholars

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“Wharton opened my mind and I realized I can build businesses, too.” – Giannina Correa, WG’26

How Wharton Expanded This Alumna’s Vision of What’s Possible in Business

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“The Shleifers’ generosity will open doors for talented undergraduates while strengthening Penn’s ability to invest in our future and deliver on our mission,” says Penn President J. Larry Jameson. “We are deeply grateful for their partnership and for the example they continue to set.”

Penn Receives $20M Commitment From Scott and Elena Shleifer to Expand Student Opportunity

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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

A group of medical professionals in surgical attire holding a banner for VISIPLATE Aqueous Shunt at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.
“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