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Spring/Summer 2022

The Data Will Save Us

Or at least, that’s the hope of Wharton professor Duncan Watts, whose new initiative, the Penn Media Accountability Project, aims to expose bias in journalism by building a huge database of news for researchers and journalism watchdogs to analyze. What’s at stake? Only the future of the free press and perhaps democracy itself.

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Economics

Inside the Supply Chain Crisis

Wharton alumni tackling global disruptions and faculty experts share horror stories, adaptation strategies, and outlooks for the future.

Don Huseman and Lauren Criscione of Wharton Online.

Leadership

Bringing Wharton to the World

Buoyed by the rise of edtech and remote education, Wharton Online provides millions of learners globally access to the School’s thought leadership.

Professor Kartik Hosanagar and Dean Erika James.

International

Wharton's Global Impact: From Phoenix to Kuala Lumpur

The School returns to the road for alumni events, and graduates address topics such as the future of business education and pandemic-era leadership.

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Watchlist

New and notable ventures from Wharton alumni

Fulton

Shoe insoles made from all-natural materials

Karat

Helping companies hire software engineers

Munchrooms

A new healthy snack made from mushrooms

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Social Impact

How Should Companies Respond to ESG Issues?

Key takeaways from a three-part conversation on business’s changing role in society

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Management

When Your Merger Is a Bad Fit

In an excerpt from his new book Decide & Conquer, Meetup CEO David Siegel C97 WG03 reveals the mistakes made by the company’s then-new corporate owner, WeWork, and a valuable acquisition lesson learned: Be honest about the relationship and what is realistic for success.

Professor Samir Nurmohamed standing in front of a whiteboard.

Leadership

The Power of the Underdog

Research by assistant management professor Samir Nurmohamed reveals the advantages of being an underdog (or at least believing you’re one).

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Paul Ryan and son Paul Ryan III sitting on a tabletop and chair, respectively, in their bar Smokey Joe's.

Management

The Business of Smokey Joe's

In a conversation with fintech superstar and author of Self-Made Boss Jacqueline Reses W92, the co-owner of Penn’s legendary watering hole shares insights about working with family, finding a formula for success, and what still makes “Smokes” the greatest bar in Philadelphia.