Wharton MBA student Nick Dockery awarded Medal of Honor Hall of Heroes induction ceremony for Medal of Honor recipient Maj. Nicholas Dockery.(Image: Christopher Kaufmann) Wharton MBA student Nick Dockery awarded Medal of Honor Major Dockery, who retired from active duty in May, received the award for acts of gallantry while serving as a platoon leader in Kapisa Province, Afghanistan, in 2012. 2 min. read
How Rwanda is using drones to improve healthcare How Rwanda is using drones to improve healthcare Drones are helping hospitals in Rwanda better manage their blood supplies, and a new Wharton study shows patients are the biggest beneficiaries. 2 min. read
A summer of continental shifts: Immersion takes the Class of 2028 around the world A summer of continental shifts: Immersion takes the Class of 2028 around the world For the Lauder Institute’s Summer Immersion program, a cornerstone of Lauder’s MA in international studies joint-degree with the Wharton MBA or Penn Carey Law JD, the Class of 2028 spanned 20 cities around the world.
Transforming healthcare logistics with low-cost AI Credit: mtcurado Transforming healthcare logistics with low-cost AI Researchers from the Wharton School and Penn Engineering partnered with Sierra Leone’s government to build a low-cost AI tool that optimizes the allocation of essential medical supplies across the country. By accounting for missing data and navigating unexpected supply chain disruptions, the system ensures life-saving products reach the clinics that need them most. 4 min. read
A celebration of freedom, wellness, and community nocred A celebration of freedom, wellness, and community On June 13, the Penn Museum opened its doors and courtyard to visitors for a free day of live performances, a health and financial literacy fair, and family activities. 3 min. read
Does your insurance protect you from climate risk? Image: milehightraveler via Getty Images Does your insurance protect you from climate risk? Research from Wharton’s Parinitha Sastry reveals how climate risk is being mispriced in mortgages and property insurance, leaving homeowners to pay the price. 2 min. read
The housing market nocred The housing market A roundup of Penn Today stories focusing on the economics, planning, and policies of housing and urban planning. 2 min. read
How sports are a local growth engine How sports are a local growth engine A recent panel convened by the Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative featured city and sporting officials discussing the economic impact for Philadelphia as it hosts the FIFA World Cup.
Automation doesn’t just cut jobs. It slows career progression Automation doesn’t just cut jobs. It slows career progression Automation is often seen as destroying jobs, but new research from Wharton economics professor Pinar Yildrim shows it also can quietly block workers from moving into better-paid roles.
A festival of community, culture, and freedom nocred A festival of community, culture, and freedom Combining the Penn Museum’s Juneteenth celebration with Wharton’s Wellness Empowerment Project, the Penn Museum is offering free admission on June 13. 1 min. read