Prism Fellow and reality TV star Dillon Patel Behind the scenes: Filming interviews for Bravo’s “Family Karma.” (Image: Courtesy of @dillonpatelme) Prism Fellow and reality TV star Dillon Patel Patel’s LGBTQ+ advocacy as a tech worker and former reality TV star has earned him the the distinction as Wharton’s second Prism Fellow, a scholarship to one MBA student who demonstrates leadership in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
For Juneteenth, a conversation with Ibram X. Kendi For Juneteenth, a conversation with Ibram X. Kendi The award-winning author, professor, and antiracist activist joined Wharton Dean Erika James for a virtual lecture for the Penn community to commemorate the day.
Hettie Simmons Love: The story of a Wharton pioneer Hettie Simmons Love (center) and daughter Karen Love (left) met with Wharton Dean Erika James at the Brick House statue on campus in May 2021. (Image: Sandrien B Photography) Hettie Simmons Love: The story of a Wharton pioneer A new book and a visit with Dean Erika James honor Wharton's first African-American MBA graduate.
Book launch reestablishes economic legacy of Sadie T.M. Alexander Book launch reestablishes economic legacy of Sadie T.M. Alexander A new book spotlights the speeches and writings of Sadie T.M. Alexander, the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in economics from Penn and in the U.S.
The multilayered challenges of broadband expansion The multilayered challenges of broadband expansion Penn professors identify the challenges ahead for expanding broadband access to people who need it, in areas both rural and urban.
How businesses have begun to recognize Juneteenth A Juneteenth parade in Philadelphia, 2019. (Pre-pandemic image: Tippman98x/Shutterstock) How businesses have begun to recognize Juneteenth This Saturday marks Juneteenth, the oldest known holiday honoring the end of slavery in the U.S. Wharton professor Matthew Bidwell looks at how businesses are recognizing the holiday.
Penn teams up with City of Philadelphia to announce vaccine sweepstakes Penn teams up with City of Philadelphia to announce vaccine sweepstakes Wharton Professor Katy Milkman and Mayor Jim Kenney have announced the “Philly Vax Sweepstakes,” which gives vaccinated Philadelphians a chance to win up to $50,000.
From facts to fake news: How information gets distorted From facts to fake news: How information gets distorted Wharton’s Shiri Melumad on how news becomes increasingly biased when it’s repeatedly retold.
How customers respond to socially responsible business marketing How customers respond to socially responsible business marketing Ike Silver, a Ph.D. candidate in the Wharton Marketing Doctoral Program, discusses his research on customer response to companies’ social impact initiatives.
How foreign work visas benefit the U.S. economy How foreign work visas benefit the U.S. economy Wharton’s Britta Glennon discusses what the reversal of the previous administration’s work visa ban means for the U.S. economy.