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2018 alumnus Justin Watson seeking third Super Bowl ring
2018 alumnus Justin Watson seeking third Super Bowl ring
Watson is a wide receiver on the Kansas City Chiefs, who will take on the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas.
LilyLoop wins the 2024 Y-Prize competition
LilyLoop wins the 2024 Y-Prize competition
Biodegradable sensor tampons, wearable jewelry technology, and an app for timely tampon change reminders awarded LilyLoop the annual award.
‘Bankrolling Empire: Family Fortunes and Political Transformation in Mughal India’
‘Bankrolling Empire: Family Fortunes and Political Transformation in Mughal India’
A new book by Sudev Sheth, senior lecturer in history and international studies, looks at how the leaders of one of the most dominant early modern polities lost their grip over empire.
How friendship and finance bloom at Wharton’s Stevens Center
How friendship and finance bloom at Wharton’s Stevens Center
Sindi Banaj and Maryem Bouatlaoui bonded in friendship as they collaborated on a college finance app built by high school students, for high school students.
Resolutions for a ‘fresh start’
Resolutions for a ‘fresh start’
The latest from the Wharton School’s faculty research podcast, “Ripple Effect,” looks into the business, psychology, and economy of resolutions in its “Fresh Start” episodes.
How common is common sense?
How common is common sense?
Researchers from Penn develop a framework for quantifying common sense, findings address a critical gap in how knowledge is understood.
The Endangered Species Act at 50
The Endangered Species Act at 50
Ahead of the anniversary, experts from four schools across the University share their thoughts on the landmark legislation.
Penn receives unrestricted $1M gift to ‘let the healing begin’
Penn receives unrestricted $1M gift to ‘let the healing begin’
Judy and Stewart Colton, longtime supporters of Penn Medicine, give to show support for Interim President J. Larry Jameson and the University’s future
Art matters: ‘Ava’ by Shirin Neshat
Art matters: ‘Ava’ by Shirin Neshat
A new installment in the “Art Matters” series examines “Ava” by photographer and filmmaker Shirin Neshat, on view at Perry World House.
Wharton experts on holiday retail
Wharton experts on holiday retail
The latest episodes of the Wharton School’s faculty research podcast, ‘Ripple Effect,’ delve into consumer trends, past recessions, future climate and AI considerations, luxury, convenience, and customer service this holiday retail season.
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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