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Portrait of alumnus Femi Badeji standing in front of a bright blue background.
People

Round-Trip
Journey

A career switch from electrical engineering to banking opened new opportunities for Femi Badeji WG06, including the chance to return home.

Six illustrated portraits of Wharton alumni experts at the forefront of ESG.
People

Profits and Purpose

More companies are embracing environmental, social, and governance standards. But can the ESG promise of net-zero pledges, improved corporate responsibility, and sustainable strategies also be green for investors and shareholders?

Conceptual illustration of Wharton student Alexa Grabelle picking lightbulbs from a tree.
People

Ideas, Everywhere

From childhood dreams of launching a startup to helping founders realize their own visions, one student’s passion for entrepreneurship has flourished at Wharton.

Portrait of alumna Caren Byrd.
People

Life Lessons: A Banking Trailblazer Looks Back

Caren Byrd WG70 on five decades at Morgan Stanley, what it means to be successful, and her most valuable advice as a mentor

Wharton Health Care Club co-presidents Nicole Bleecker and Michael Temple
People

Doing Well (and Getting Well) by Doing Good

One MBA club is on a mission to transform the business of health care in the U.S.

Students seated on a rug speaking to other students via a computer.
People

Preparing for a Brighter Future

The pandemic’s seismic effects and the devastation of war have given new meaning to one alumna’s efforts to connect Ukrainians with U.S. volunteers for English-speaking practice.

Portrait of Wharton's Witold Henisz.
People

Introducing the ESG Initiative

Wharton positions ESG as a top priority in business curricula and research.

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

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.

Alumnus F. Chapman Taylor.
People

A Global Citizen Gives Back

A new MBA fellowship started by F. Chapman Taylor WG88 is helping students marry interests in public service with business principles.

Photo collage of Domonique Cynthia Malcolm with screenshots from one of her YouTube videos.
People

Going Viral, Doing Good

Self-determination and a viral Wharton acceptance video turned Domonique Cynthia Malcolm W22 into a YouTube star on a mission to help others.

Members of the Wharton Pub group.
People

Where Everybody Knows Your Name

After a year-and-a-half hiatus, Wharton MBA Pub makes its triumphant return.

Alumnus Shaun Eli Breidbart.
People

Laughing Matters

Shaun Eli Breidbart W83 reflects on his decision to ditch banking for a career in comedy — and why he’s never looked back.

Alumnus Bob Crandall.
People

Life Lessons: Reflections of an Airline Industry Legend

Former American Airlines chief Robert L. Crandall WG60 shares thoughts on his career, effective leadership, and fostering creativity.

Melissa Tovin and Lisa Li.
People

From Farm to Fork

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

Alumnus Adnan Raza.
People

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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People

Diversity, Inclusion, and Me

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

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Six illustrated portraits of Wharton alumni experts at the forefront of ESG.
ESG

Profits and Purpose

More companies are embracing environmental, social, and governance standards. But can the ESG promise of net-zero pledges, improved corporate responsibility, and sustainable strategies also be green for investors and shareholders?

Life Lessons
Portrait of alumna Caren Byrd.
Finance

Life Lessons: A Banking Trailblazer Looks Back

Caren Byrd WG70 on five decades at Morgan Stanley, what it means to be successful, and her most valuable advice as a mentor

Essay
Students seated on a rug speaking to other students via a computer.
Philanthropy

Preparing for a Brighter Future

The pandemic’s seismic effects and the devastation of war have given new meaning to one alumna’s efforts to connect Ukrainians with U.S. volunteers for English-speaking practice.

Pivot
Portrait of alumnus Femi Badeji standing in front of a bright blue background.
Finance

Round-Trip
Journey

A career switch from electrical engineering to banking opened new opportunities for Femi Badeji WG06, including the chance to return home.

View From Locust Walk
Conceptual illustration of Wharton student Alexa Grabelle picking lightbulbs from a tree.
Entrepreneurship

Ideas, Everywhere

From childhood dreams of launching a startup to helping founders realize their own visions, one student’s passion for entrepreneurship has flourished at Wharton.

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Portrait of Wharton's Witold Henisz.
ESG

Introducing the ESG Initiative

Wharton positions ESG as a top priority in business curricula and research.

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Wharton Health Care Club co-presidents Nicole Bleecker and Michael Temple
Health Care

Doing Well (and Getting Well) by Doing Good

One MBA club is on a mission to transform the business of health care in the U.S.

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The Next Generation Inherits the Earth

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