Wharton Stories: MBA

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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’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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“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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“I want to continue building on Wharton’s tradition of academic excellence. Our rigorous, analytical approach has defined the School for generations, and I’ve seen firsthand the value that Wharton graduates bring to organizations around the world.” — Michael Roberts, Vice Dean of the Wharton MBA Program

Meet Wharton’s New MBA Vice Dean, Michael Roberts

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“I was incredibly impressed with the quality of work done by these students — and, more so, by the passion and commitment to using their business degrees for positive change.” — Bobby Turner, W’84, TIPC program sponsor

Graduate Students Lead the Future of Impact Investing at Turner Impact Portfolio Challenge

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“Know what problem you are solving before you enroll. The dual degree is most powerful when the two programs are actively in conversation through your work rather than running on parallel tracks.” — James Walker, WG’26

Creating Impact Through Education Entrepreneurship

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“Being named a Jacobs Scholar was a defining moment of my Wharton experience,” says Harry Kong, WG’26. “Being part of a group of students who take quantitative methods seriously — and who come at them from very different angles — sharpened how I think about my own work.”

Reflections From a Jacobs Scholar MBA Graduate

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“Entertainment, at its core, is about connection and community. It’s what drew me to this industry as a kid moving between countries, looking for a common language. Building these treks was, in a small way, the same thing: creating a space where people could find each other, share something real, and leave a little more ready for what comes next.” — Ami Higuchi, WG’26

Beyond Hollywood: Wharton’s Media & Entertainment Trek Builds Something Bigger

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“Wharton gives you an unusually safe environment to test things: classmates who will give real feedback, professors who will pressure-test your assumptions, and programs like VIP-X that simulate real investor scrutiny.” — Ojú Junaid, WG’26

Inside VIP-X Philadelphia: How Wharton MBA Founders Are Scaling Startups

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“At Wharton, I gained skills in finance and leadership,” says Michael Greer, WG’21, CEO of ArtsFund. “But, just as importantly, I built a network of people across industries: tech, aerospace, venture capital, government.”

From Dancer to CEO: The Impact Journey of a Wharton MBA