Going plastic neutral The twin aims of reBalance are to reduce plastic waste and create safer and more secure work conditions for waste workers. (Image courtesy: rePurpose) Going plastic neutral The winners of a 2018 Penn President’s Engagement Prize are launching a new venture to address the global problem of plastic waste.
Higher ed as ‘hubs for common ground’ Penn President Amy Gutmann (center) is joined by Grace Calhoun, the T. Gibbs Kane, Jr. W’69 Director of Athletics and Recreation (on Gutmann’s right), and friends and alumni of Penn at the Wharton Global Forum in Shanghai on International Women’s Day. Higher ed as ‘hubs for common ground’ At the Wharton Global Forum in Shanghai, Penn President Amy Gutmann said high-quality higher education has the potential to transform lives, communities, and the world.
Gaining momentum by the minute Gaining momentum by the minute Michael Wong, the student behind startup InstaHub, chats about his path to Penn, his passion for entrepreneurship, and his plans after graduation in May.
How companies are redefining gender at work iStock How companies are redefining gender at work As more Americans identify as transgender, workplaces lack precedent for policies and accommodations, but are coming around to setting new norms.
Can Venezuela recover from its crisis? Can Venezuela recover from its crisis? Penn’s Dorothy Kronick discusses potential solutions to Venezuela’s deepening crisis, and asks whether sanctions are a good strategy.
Medha Narvekar named Penn’s vice president and secretary of the university Medha Narvekar named Penn’s vice president and secretary of the university Medha Narvekar has been named vice president and secretary of the university at the University of Pennsylvania, effective July 1. The announcement was made today by Penn President Amy Gutmann.
A ‘perfect blend’ of cutting-edge technology and real-world vision A ‘perfect blend’ of cutting-edge technology and real-world vision As a high school student, Angela Lin founded an organization to bring students and technology leaders together. At Penn, she’s surrounded by the culture she craved.
Penn announces eight 2019 Thouron Award winners The Penn 2019 Thouron Scholars include seven undergraduates and one 2018 graduate. Top row, from left: Sona Dadhania, Nicholas Escobar, Nick Joyner, Carson Kahoe. Bottom row, from left: Ryan Leone, Krishna Patel, Libby Rockaway, Hannah Sweeney. Penn announces eight 2019 Thouron Award winners Seven University of Pennsylvania seniors and a 2018 graduate have each won a Thouron Award to pursue graduate studies in the United Kingdom.
Retail’s big mistake: Why slashing payroll cuts into profits Retail’s big mistake: Why slashing payroll cuts into profits Retailers need to recognize that employees are their most valuable asset in an era of online competition, according to Wharton professors Marshall Fisher, Serguei Netessine, and Santiago Gallino.
Why a 70 percent top tax rate will miss its mark Why a 70 percent top tax rate will miss its mark Penn Wharton Budget Model’s Richard Prisinzano discusses the idea of raising the top marginal tax rate to as high as 70 percent on income over $10 million.