Awards and accolades for Penn faculty and graduate students nocred Awards and accolades for Penn faculty and graduate students A roundup of the latest awards for various faculty members and graduate students at Annenberg, Wharton, Penn Nursing, SP2, and Penn Engineering. 2 min. read
Colleen O’Neill named vice president for finance and treasurer nocred Colleen O’Neill named vice president for finance and treasurer O’Neill has served as the chief operating and financial officer of the Wharton School since July 2023 and will assume the role of vice president effective April 13. 2 min. read
Chapters of Change: The blossom of Penn’s professional schools in the 19th century A view of campus on May 20, 1891, looking northeast toward the corner of 34th and Walnut streets.(Image: Courtesy of University Archives) Chapters of Change: The blossom of Penn’s professional schools in the 19th century “Chapters of Change” highlights key moments of change in Penn’s history, adapting to shifts in society. In the 19th century, the University faced industrialization and more by creating some of its first professional schools. 6 min. read
When does AI assistance undermine learning? When does AI assistance undermine learning? Research by Wharton’s Hamsa Bastani shows that giving learners on-demand AI assistance can erode practice, “productive struggle,” and long-term skill growth—even when they know it harms their learning.
Solar solutions for farmers in The Gambia Students visited Alna Farms and posed for a picture in front of a borehole drilling machine.nocred Solar solutions for farmers in The Gambia For students in Engineers Without Borders at Penn, collaborating with Gambian farmers to design an irrigation system is a way to both address food insecurity in the smallest country in mainland Africa and apply their knowledge from the classroom in the real world. 4 min. read
How investors misjudge market predictions based on quarterly earnings How investors misjudge market predictions based on quarterly earnings Research from Wharton finance professor Jessica Wachter shows that investors systematically overreact to repetitive earnings news and then correct that mistake in the months that follow. The cause is a behavioral phenomenon known as correlation neglect.
Can classroom cell phone bans boost grades? Can classroom cell phone bans boost grades? New research from Alp Sungu, assistant professor of operations, information, and decisions at Wharton, shows that collecting phones during college classes raises grades and creates calmer classrooms.
The best way to onboard a manager The best way to onboard a manager New research from Wharton management professor Henning Piezunka reveals a common mistake that businesses make when hiring a new manager into an established leadership team.
Seven things to know about ‘Common Sense’ nocred Seven things to know about ‘Common Sense’ Penn experts share insights into Thomas Paine’s influential written work, 250 years after its publication. 4 min. read
Who gets replaced by AI and why? Who gets replaced by AI and why? New research from Wharton marketing professor Pinar Yildirim reveals how AI can impact employee motivation when implemented in the wrong part of a team’s workflow.