Wharton Stories: Featured

A person stands on steps with three children in front of a sign for Wharton University of Pennsylvania. The background features a bridge and palm trees.
“Juggling everything is hard, but it’s completely doable. And it’s absolutely worth it,” says Lauren Gonzalez, WG’26.

No Pause Button: One Mother’s Wharton EMBA Journey

Wharton's 50th class of the EMBA program. (Image Credit: Diane Sharp)
“From the outset, EMBA has been specifically designed and delivered for working professionals of diverse backgrounds, job experiences, and career aspirations. The program is as relevant nowadays as it was 50 years ago,” says Vice Dean Mauro Guillén.

50 Years of Wharton’s Executive MBA Program

Wharton EMBA students during the AI Block Week in Seattle. (Image Credit: Diane Sharp)
“I came in thinking AI was a skill to learn, like Excel. But what I realized is that AI adoption is really a leadership mindset and challenge,” says Fei Fei Wang, WG’26.

Inside Wharton’s AI Block Week in Seattle

Caption: Vice Dean of Wharton’s MBA for Executives (EMBA) program Mauro Guillén at the Wharton Forum in London. (Image Credit: Courtesy of the Wharton School)
“Much of my work has focused on understanding how countries, institutions, and businesses interact across borders, so receiving this recognition from the King of Spain is very special to me,” says Vice Dean of the MBA Program for Executives Mauro Guillén.

Meet the Knighted Professor Shaping Global Business Education

Sam Fuld, WG'26 (Image Credit: Miles Kennedy)
“If you want to ascend in a sports organization, broad business knowledge is essential,” says Sam Fuld, WG’26, who was promoted from Phillies general manager to president of business operations.

From the Dugout to the C-Suite: How This Student Expanded His Playbook at Wharton

Kristen Denzer, WG’26, (middle) in front of a Tierra Encantada location. (Image Credit: Robert Thesing)
“I’m leaving Wharton a stronger operator, leader, and decision maker thanks to what I learned here,” says Kristen Denzer, WG’26.

How Wharton Is Helping This Founder Scale and Lead a Childcare Brand

Mrugesh Desai, WG’25, with Global cohort students during a Block Week in Seoul, Korea. (Image Credit: Erica Laycock)
“Whether virtual or in person, networking is proactive,” says Mrugesh Desai, WG’25. “You need to make the effort, but the effort always pays off.”

How Students in Wharton’s EMBA Global Cohort Build Community

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“Doing this program together elevates the entire experience and the value we take away,” says Rohit Chawla, WG’27.

Sharing the Journey: Why This Couple Chose Wharton’s EMBA Together

Students learning about the Penn Wharton Innovation Fund. (Image Credit: Venture Lab)
“Venture Lab has been the cornerstone of my entrepreneurial evolution. It’s where ideas get pressure-tested and pushed to a higher level,” says Madison Li, WG’26.

Entrepreneurship at Every Stage: How EMBA Students Engage With Venture Lab

Neal Ellsworth, WG'24, with EMBA students in Prof. Kevin Kaiser’s Valuation course. (Image Credit: Kevin Kaiser)
“The Career Management team was there for every stage: job search strategy, resume, interviews, negotiations – everything. And my executive coach helped me think holistically about what I wanted,” says Neal Ellsworth, WG’24.

How Wharton Helped This Marine Accelerate His Career