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Bridging the Gap Between Government and Business

Wharton helped former Louisiana state CFO Stafford Palmieri WG16 bring the public and private sectors together—and set her on a new course.

Wharton’s Global Impact: From Shanghai to Mumbai 8

News

Wharton’s Global Impact: From Shanghai to Mumbai

Joe Talks kicks off in Tokyo, Wharton Global Forum returns to Asia, a course on business in emerging economies, and more

Data: Tax Cuts, Theranos, and Girls Who Invest

Ideas

Data: Tax Cuts, Theranos, and Girls Who Invest

The latest research and insights from the pages of Knowledge@Wharton

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Cover Story

The Billion-Dollar Business Of E-Sports

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Innovation/Tech

The Billion-Dollar Business of E-Sports

With sold-out arenas, soaring revenues, and serious investment by traditional sports leagues and team owners, competitive video gaming has evolved from fringe hobby to a global, growing industry.

Feature

5 Surprising, Cutting-Edge Wharton Collaborations 4

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Innovation/Tech

5 Surprising, Cutting-Edge Wharton Collaborations

Global food-crisis solutions, sports leadership, behavior modeling, disrupting education—through new cross-disciplinary partnerships, Wharton is making an impact in some unexpected spaces.

Feature

4 Wharton Alumni Transforming Your Digital Life 3

People

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Innovation/Tech

4 Wharton Alumni Transforming Your Digital Life

Chances are, Joey Levin ENG01 W01—CEO of Barry Diller’s internet media behemoth IAC—and his companies, including a trio run by Wharton alumni, have impacted your life in ways small (finding a handyman) and transformative (finding your soulmate). Meet these visionaries who are shaping our culture and defining our digital future.

News

The Report

Inside an International Wharton Network Success Story 1

School News

Inside an International Wharton Network Success Story

How two alumni turned one business plan and many Wharton relationships into Third Bridge, one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies

Watchlist Fall/Winter 2018

Watchlist: Cricket Bats, Bioleather, and a Wall Street Podcast

Entrepreneurship

Watchlist: Cricket Bats, Bioleather, and a Wall Street Podcast

New and notable ventures from Wharton alumni

Indicators

Your Alumni Survey Results Are In

Alumni News

Your Alumni Survey Results Are In

Among the key findings: Wharton graduates are loyal, connected to the School and each other, and hungry for new research.

From The Dean

Dean Geoffrey Garrett

From the Dean

A Bold Leap Forward

As Wharton's campaign sets a new $1 billion goal, four capital projects and the School's largest single gift ever signal exciting, transformative changes.

Regions

Wharton’s Global Impact: From Shanghai to Mumbai 8

International

Wharton’s Global Impact: From Shanghai to Mumbai

Joe Talks kicks off in Tokyo, Wharton Global Forum returns to Asia, a course on business in emerging economies, and more

Ideas

Whiteboard

Careers

When Should You Change Jobs?

Management professor Matthew Bidwell cuts through the conventional wisdom on when (and why) a new job is a good idea.

Syllabus

Understanding Social Impact and Inspiring Action

ESG

Understanding Social Impact and Inspiring Action

Recommended readings and a TED Talk from a thought-provoking course on urgent societal issues and achieving lasting change

Knowledge at Wharton: The Case

Are We Doing Enough to Fight Cyber Crime? 1

Innovation/Tech

Are We Doing Enough to Fight Cyber Crime?

Experts at the Penn Wharton Budget Model forum in Washington examined cyber warfare and what, if anything, can stop it.

Knowledge at Wharton: Essay

The Dark Side Of Workplace Friendships

Careers

The Dark Side Of Workplace Friendships

A new study examines the pitfalls of office bonding and the best ways to manage employee relationships.

The Salon

The Secrets of Customer Centricity Success 1

Marketing

The Secrets of Customer Centricity Success

In their new book, Peter Fader and Sarah Toms examine how companies have found transformational success in focusing on high-value customers.

Knowledge at Wharton: The Deck

How Amazon Delivers on Convenience

Real Estate

How Amazon Delivers on Convenience

Amazon's two-day and same-day shipping options led to sizable costs. Did that strategy pay off?

Knowledge at Wharton: Q&A

Smart Strategies for Switching Careers 1

Careers

Smart Strategies for Switching Careers

The author of a new book offers practical advice for radical job change. (For starters, ditch your Plan B.)

Knowledge at Wharton: Data

Data: Tax Cuts, Theranos, and Girls Who Invest

Health Care

Data: Tax Cuts, Theranos, and Girls Who Invest

The latest research and insights from the pages of Knowledge@Wharton

People

Cohort

On a Mission to Make Finance Personal

Finance

On a Mission to Make Finance Personal

Common Cents helps students focus on an oft-overlooked aspect of finances—their own.

Essay

My Journey From Wharton to the NFL

Entrepreneurship

My Journey From Wharton to the NFL

Without an agent or splashy SportsCenter highlights, NFL hopeful Greg Van Roten W12 went undrafted. Instead of giving up, he went to work.

View From Locust Walk

What 3-D Printing and Hot Cheetos Have in Common

School News

What 3-D Printing and Hot Cheetos Have in Common

Arabic calligraphy, 3-D printing, Hot Cheetos? Wharton Passion Projects help students explore interests outside the classroom.

Life Lessons

Life Lessons: Reflections of a Hedge Fund Pioneer

Finance

Life Lessons: Reflections of a Hedge Fund Pioneer

Steinhardt, Fine, Berkowitz & Co. co-founder Jerrold Fine W64 on his core values, his new book, and pitching to Pete Rose.

Pivot

Stafford Palmieri

ESG

Bridging the Gap Between Government and Business

Wharton helped former Louisiana state CFO Stafford Palmieri WG16 bring the public and private sectors together—and set her on a new course.

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