Wharton Stories: Social Impact

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“Not only did I get to dip my toes into the world of high finance, but I also gained a community of individuals who provided me with new perspectives,” – Veronica Rubio, Wharton Academy student

New Wharton Academy Welcomes Undergrads from Around the World

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“The Turner Impact Portfolio Challenge serves as a beacon of hope for a more equitable and sustainable future.” – Dean Erika James

The Turner Impact Portfolio Challenge Leads in ESG

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“We are very proud of our scholars and their accomplishments. 85% of program alum have continued on in health-related fields following college graduation.” – Joanne Levy, SUMR Program Co-Founder

LDI & Wharton’s SUMR Program: 25 Years in Health Research Evolution

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This is the first of several installments in the “My Global Business Week” series. Share in the journeys of Wharton EMBA students who venture across the world to learn with Wharton’s acclaimed Global Business Week program.

My Global Business Week Experience: Argentina

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“In a classroom setting, it’s concept; but at Venture Lab, it’s execution. Because I know how important receiving that validation was to me as a young founder, it’s so rewarding to offer that back in turn at Venture Lab today.” – Shanel Fields, WG’23

Founders Come Full Circle at Wharton’s Venture Lab

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A new Wharton course serves low-income taxpayers and provides students with experiential learning.

From the Classroom to the Community: ABCS Course Helps Philly File Taxes

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“Creating Pairfect has been the most meaningful experience I have had since coming to Wharton, and it was only through the people in this community that I was able to build this service…I am able to realize my dream of creating something in this often misunderstood intersection of social work and business.” – Annie Xu, WG’24

Investing in Love: Wharton’s “Pairfect” Match

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“We are building courses to inspire, to raise awareness that the finance industry is one that anyone can navigate with the right exposure, the correct skill sets. That’s why AltFinance is great for Wharton, and vice versa for our HBCU participants.” – Dr. Burcu Esmer, Academic Director of the AltFinance Institute and Senior Lecturer of Finance at Wharton

Dollars and Sense: How Wharton and AltFinance Carve New Opportunity

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“It’s important that we benefit from the wells that were dug by those before us.” – Professor Kenneth Shrophire, Wharton CEO Faculty Director

Wharton’s Whitney M. Young Jr. Memorial Conference is 50 Years Strong

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AI at Wharton brings together an impressively diverse offering of teaching and research resources on artificial intelligence.

The Future of AI: How Wharton Is Leading the Charge