Through
11/26
Wharton School
‘Opening doors’ to a Penn education
‘Opening doors’ to a Penn education
A virtual celebration showcased the Undergraduate Named Scholarship Program and its importance, especially in strengthening the vibrant, diverse community that exists on the University’s campus.
Understanding and addressing barriers to COVID vaccine acceptance
Understanding and addressing barriers to COVID vaccine acceptance
Different communities have different reasons for wanting to wait on this shot. Getting to the heart of those concerns can help meet people where they are.
What is the future of the hybrid workplace?
What is the future of the hybrid workplace?
According to Wharton’s Martine Haas, companies will adopt a hybrid workplace model with some combination of remote and in-person work.
Wharton’s Olivia S. Mitchell on financial well-being
Wharton’s Olivia S. Mitchell on financial well-being
Leading economist and Wharton professor Olivia S. Mitchell discusses key findings from her new research on financial well-being among Black and Hispanic women.
Communicating change in a ‘land of extremes’
Communicating change in a ‘land of extremes’
In Aurora MacRae-Crerar’s Penn Global Seminar, students are grappling with the impacts of a shifting and unpredictable climate in Mongolia.
Toward a better understanding of ‘fake news’
Toward a better understanding of ‘fake news’
PIK Professor Duncan Watts publishes a framework for developing a comprehensive research agenda to study the origins, nature, and consequences of misinformation on democracy.
New campus buildings to house centers for innovation and collaboration
New campus buildings to house centers for innovation and collaboration
Several new facilities, including Tangen Hall and the Academic Research Building, have finished construction and the University is eyeing opening dates. Penn Today provides an overview.
Why making public colleges tuition free won’t close the enrollment gap
Why making public colleges tuition free won’t close the enrollment gap
Wharton doctoral student in finance Mehran Ebrahimian argues that the inadequacy of college preparedness among low-income students is a bigger obstacle than financing tuition costs.
Wharton/Deloitte collab aims to break down barriers to inclusive leadership
Wharton/Deloitte collab aims to break down barriers to inclusive leadership
The partnership will examine effective sponsorship and mentorship of Black and Latino/Hispanic American professionals.
Why the semiconductor shortage won’t end soon
Why the semiconductor shortage won’t end soon
Morris A. Cohen of the Wharton School explains the current shortage of semiconductor parts and how that affects everything from automobiles to PlayStations.
In the News
The New York Times
How Kennedy could make it harder for you and your family to get vaccinated
In a co-written opinion essay, PIK Professor Ezekiel Emanuel explains how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his allies in the Trump administration could discourage the use and research of vaccines.
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Scientific American
Grumpy voters want better stories. Not statistics
In a Q&A, PIK Professor Duncan Watts says that U.S. voters ignored Democratic policy in favor of Republican storytelling.
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The Wall Street Journal
How AI could help bring down the cost of college
Kartik Hosanagar of the Wharton School explains how AI could bring down prices for more complex and expensive services like higher education.
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The Independent
How the stock market could be last guardrails to corral Trump’s wildest whims
Jeremy Siegel of the Wharton School says that Donald Trump measured his success in his first term by the performance of the stock market.
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Business Insider
The hidden risk factor investors may be missing in stocks, bonds, and options
A study by Nikolai Roussanov of the Wharton School and colleagues finds that stocks, bonds, and options strategies could have more correlated risk than is evident on the surface.
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