Wharton Magazine

Fall/Winter 2026

Why Wharton, Why Now

Wharton Dean Erika James sat down with the leaders of the School’s Undergraduate, MBA, and Executive MBA programs to explore some of the most urgent topics facing Wharton at this moment.

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Careers October 01, 2026

Being Resourceful Pays Off

How an encounter with a nefarious boss changed my career trajectory and taught me a valuable skill
Leadership September 24, 2026

Taking Care of Business

Crises both global and local did not deter her. Now, newly reappointed as dean of the world’s first and arguably most ambitious business school, Erika James is hitting her stride.
Alumni Authors September 21, 2026

Alumni Book Roundup: Fall 2026

From a Maine thriller to a career action plan, check out the latest from alumni authors.
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Public Policy

Wharton Goes to Washington

With a storied career spanning roles in the classroom, in higher education leadership, and at the Federal Reserve, former Wharton dean Pat Harker CE81 GCE81 GR83 is taking on his biggest challenge yet: connecting U.S. policymakers with Penn’s expertise, for the greater good.

International

Winning Formula

Executive MBA students traveled to Italy’s Motor Valley to explore business strategy through elite racing — and test their pit-stop skills.

Alumni News

On the Scene: Fall/Winter 2026

From campus gatherings to global meetups, Wharton alumni reunite, connect with students, and draw inspiration from fellow business leaders.

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Watchlist
New and notable ventures from Wharton alumni
SIMPLi

Sustainable food from around the world

Lunr

Financing the brands of the future

Moonlight Club

Networking for women by women

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AI/Analytics

Is AI Hijacking Our Brains?

New Wharton research suggests the era of “cognitive surrender” has begun.

Entrepreneurship

Small Businesses, Big Moves

Professor Natalie Carlson explores how entrepreneurs in emerging markets find success where formal systems offer limited support.

Careers

Solving the Pay Puzzle

In this passage from Matthew Bidwell’s new book, The Insider Advantage: Moving Up, Finding Success, and Building a Career That Lasts, the management professor examines how applying one’s talent to pivotal positions leads to big paydays.

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Entrepreneurship

Dr. He and the Quest for Longer, Healthier Lives

With his business, Human Longevity, and his partnership with like minds at Wharton, Wei-Wu He WG99 is on a mission to make what once seemed like science fiction a reality.

Leadership

The Mountains We Climb

Susan Agar WG05 reflects on how the feat of summiting Mount Everest mirrors the challenges of the workplace, especially for women and older professionals.

Careers

Life Lessons: Maxims From a Real Estate Maven

William Mack W61 on his storied career, the most important business lesson, and making a difference

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Class Notes
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In the News

Emily Robin C00 W00 is Wharton’s new chief advancement officer, effective October 1. Previously associate dean of advancement at London Business School, Robin began her career in development roles at both Penn and Wharton.

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“Nearly every preservationist, historian, and architect said that approval was an ultra-long shot.”

—Eric Schlagman WG99 in the New York Times for his efforts to transform 50 Hudson Street, a historic Manhattan building subject to strict preservation rules (Photo: Graham Dickie)

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