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A Campaign Like No Other

The More Than Ever fundraising effort brought together Wharton alumni, supporters, and friends from all over the world, raising a record-setting one billion dollars. What does that mean for Wharton? In a word: everything.

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Diversity, Inclusion, and Me

After feeling like an outsider on campus, a young leader finds her cause.

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The Social Impact Imperative

New goals for a changing world

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A Challenge Met

How the Lauder Institute’s five-year campaign — and amazing alumni buy-in — is growing Wharton’s global impact today

Melissa Tovin and Lisa Li
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From Farm to Fork

The Wharton Agribusiness, Food, and Beverage Club unites students with a passion for changing the food system.

Alumnus Angel Martin
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Meet Wharton's Oldest Living Alumnus

Angel Martín W39 WG40 reflects on his storied career and the secrets to a long life.

Alumna Kat O'Brien
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How One Alumna Rose Above the Trolls and Uses Social Media for Good

After sharing her deeply personal story in the New York Times and receiving some hateful feedback, Kat O’Brien G11 WG11 wrestles with the value and venom of Twitter.

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Bringing Finance, Tech, and Entrepreneurship Together

For Adnan Raza WG05, a Wharton education was key to building the diverse career he wanted.

Wharton's Evolving Campus
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Wharton's Evolving Campus

An illustrated tour of all the new and newly-refurbished spaces

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A Seat at the Table

An initiative led by Ahmad Thomas WG18 to boost diversity within Silicon Valley is another step in a journey that began with his father nearly 65 years ago.

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Leonard Lauder W54 on Business, Philanthropy, and Life

The chairman emeritus and former CEO of the Estée Lauder Companies reflects on success, tough business decisions, and making an impact.

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This Streaming Life

Advancements in technology plus a captive audience (thanks, COVID) have led to an explosion in streaming video services that could forever change the way we consume entertainment. Wharton faculty and alumni in the $50 billion global industry weigh in on this time of remarkable growth, what’s at stake in the “streaming wars,” and a future filled with great promise and uncertainty.

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Talking Fintech

A podcast by the Wharton Fintech Club is spreading the word about this fast-growing sector and the alumni at its vanguard.

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Just Desserts

For Umber Ahmad WG02, the decision to open her own bakery in New York was a leap of faith into a longtime passion.

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Forging Wharton Connections in Digital Times

When the pandemic threatened to break the bonds between undergraduates and MBAs, one student group was determined to make them stronger.

Eyes on the Prize
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Eyes on the Prize

After a brief career in food science, Shaz Kahng WG89 enrolled at Wharton with her gaze set on the C-suite.

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A Campaign Like No Other

The More Than Ever fundraising effort brought together Wharton alumni, supporters, and friends from all over the world, raising a record-setting one billion dollars. What does that mean for Wharton? In a word: everything.

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Alumna Kat O'Brien
Social Impact

How One Alumna Rose Above the Trolls and Uses Social Media for Good

After sharing her deeply personal story in the New York Times and receiving some hateful feedback, Kat O’Brien G11 WG11 wrestles with the value and venom of Twitter.

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Alumnus Angel Martin
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Meet Wharton's Oldest Living Alumnus

Angel Martín W39 WG40 reflects on his storied career and the secrets to a long life.

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Social Impact

Diversity, Inclusion, and Me

After feeling like an outsider on campus, a young leader finds her cause.

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Social Impact

The Social Impact Imperative

New goals for a changing world

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Melissa Tovin and Lisa Li
Leadership

From Farm to Fork

The Wharton Agribusiness, Food, and Beverage Club unites students with a passion for changing the food system.

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A Challenge Met

How the Lauder Institute’s five-year campaign — and amazing alumni buy-in — is growing Wharton’s global impact today

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Alumnus Adnan Raza
Careers

Bringing Finance, Tech, and Entrepreneurship Together

For Adnan Raza WG05, a Wharton education was key to building the diverse career he wanted.

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Wharton's Evolving Campus
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Wharton's Evolving Campus

An illustrated tour of all the new and newly-refurbished spaces

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