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 Q&A 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.
COVID-19 and women in the workforce Homepage image: During Women’s History Month, researchers across the University examine what we know today about how COVID-19 has affected women in the workforce, from education to STEMM fields. COVID-19 and women in the workforce Experts across Penn explain how the pandemic has exacerbated gender inequality and challenged female career advancement in the STEMM fields, education, and business.
Keeping workers safe: What do the numbers say? Keeping workers safe: What do the numbers say? Wharton’s Hummy Song discusses research on the impact of business closures on COVID-19 infection rates.
‘Research at Penn’ showcases University breakthroughs and innovations ‘Research at Penn’ showcases University breakthroughs and innovations Produced by the Provost’s Office, the brochure highlights groundbreaking research from each of Penn’s 12 schools. This year it is online-only.
A conversation on the media, truth telling, and social equity A conversation on the media, truth telling, and social equity For the Office of Social Equity & Community’s inaugural event, a group of panelists—including several renowned experts in the media industry—gathered virtually to discuss the past, present, and future of journalism in the U.S.
What’s all the buzz about Bitcoin? Q&A What’s all the buzz about Bitcoin? What’s all the buzz about Bitcoin? Mauro Guillén, a professor of international management at the Wharton School answers the questions surrounding the sudden interest.
Increasing access to life-saving, unused medicines in India People wait in line at the pharmacy purchase point, at which medicines can be purchased by anyone. Increasing access to life-saving, unused medicines in India Aarogya, a social-enterprise organization, is led by three President’s Engagement Prize winners. Since receiving the award, they’ve started delivering otherwise-unused medicines that save lives and money.
John Legend receives Penn Wharton Entrepreneurship 2021 Alumni Achievement Award Penn Wharton Entrepreneurship 2021 Alumni Achievement Award livestream (Clockwise from top left) Wharton Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Karl Ulrich; John Legend; Wharton alumni, Ravi Viswanathan; President Amy Gutmann; Wharton Dean Erika James John Legend receives Penn Wharton Entrepreneurship 2021 Alumni Achievement Award Legend, an undergraduate alumnus, was recently honored by Venture Lab, the University’s entrepreneurship center, during a virtual livestream event.