Wharton Stories

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Career Readiness @ Wharton prepares first-year students to search for internships and jobs.

Helping Undergrads Navigate Industry Recruiting

Prof. Kent Smetters in conversation with former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan at Perry World House in 2019 (Image Credit: Wharton Alumni Magazine)
“We teach you how to think critically, how to use data effectively, and how to adapt. That way, when your industry shifts — and it will — you’ll have the knowledge and skills required to innovate and lead the way forward,” says Prof. Kent Smetters.

Prof. Kent Smetters Challenges EMBA Students to Think Like Economists

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Huntsman Program Fourth-Year Florence Onyiuke Named a 2026 Rhodes Scholar

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Venture Lab Honors Entrepreneur and Penn Alumna Tory Burch

Wharton EMBA students in Milan for GBW. (Image Credit: Meg Chiodo)
“[This class] is a prime example of why I chose Wharton: learning, applying, and connecting on a global scale,” says James Brown III, WG’26.

Wharton’s Global Business Week: Expanding Horizons, Building Connections

Brad Mears, WG’26, (Center, Rear) ringing the bell with his Figure coworkers. (Image Credit: Nasdaq, Inc.)
“When I joined my company, we were small and growing fast. Now, the opportunities ahead are bigger and more complex than when I started, which makes the timing of Wharton even more relevant,” says Brad Mears, WG’26.

How This Veteran Is Building Business Acumen With Wharton’s EMBA Program for the Next Stage of Growth

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Lauder Institute’s Immersive Journey Through Oman and UAE

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The Baker Retailing Center 2025 Ideathon

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“I realized that no matter your field of interest — whether you are passionate about STEM, arts, law, or literature — in a globalized economy, knowing how to manage your finances and monetize your skills is essential. That’s how FinWise was born.” – Chelsea Rojas

Expanding Financial Education in Latin America

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Lauder Internship Funding Powers Student Impact in Startups and Emerging Markets