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Penn receives $5m cryptocurrency gift, largest in University’s history
Penn receives $5m cryptocurrency gift, largest in University’s history
The gift, facilitated by NYDIG, an industry leader in providing Bitcoin technology and financial services, will support the growth of programs within the Stevens Center for Innovation in Finance at the Wharton School.
Beer with no buzz: 2021 Y-Prize awards dealcoholization project
Beer with no buzz: 2021 Y-Prize awards dealcoholization project
LiberTech, the award-winning team, pitched their plan to filter alcohol from beer using a nanostructured membrane, which preserves the flavor of beer.
Wharton Dolphin Tank winners create opportunities for impact
Wharton Dolphin Tank winners create opportunities for impact
The virtual pitch contest, held in March, focused on ways to improve student wellness at the business school.
Katy Milkman on the science of change
The Wharton professor and co-director of the Behavior Change for Good Initiative discusses her new book aimed at helping individuals and managers inspire meaningful, lasting shifts in behavior.
Why some retailers succeed despite big disruptions
Why some retailers succeed despite big disruptions
The retail industry was already in the midst of unparalleled disruption—then came COVID-19. Wharton’s Barbara Kahn discusses the growth of “new retail” in China, how Amazon has emerged even stronger from the pandemic, and shifts from “bad” to “good” retail.
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/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.
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.
What’s all the buzz about Bitcoin?
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.
How biases influence CEOs throughout their careers
How biases influence CEOs throughout their careers
Wharton finance professor Marius Guenzel explores the systemic and human elements of behavioral bias in the career phases of CEOs.
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Business Insider
The surprising truth about low performers
Adam Grant of the Wharton School explains why it’s shortsighted to make employees fear for their jobs.
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Times of India
Study: H-1B Is the most restrictive visa category, only 20% of new applications result in approvals
A study by Britta Glennon of the Wharton School found that policies aimed at reducing immigration have the unintended consequence of encouraging firms to offshore jobs abroad.
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Fortune
A former JPMorgan employee has accused the bank of obscuring the true size of its trading business to evade capital requirements
Itay Goldstein and David Zaring of the Wharton School comment on the Federal Reserve’s supervisory relationship with banks.
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Salon.com
Gen Z is ‘de-influencing’ on social media
According to a collaborative report by the Wharton School’s Baker Retailing Center, 75% of Gen Z consumers say that sustainability is more important to them than brand name when making purchase decisions.
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Financial Times
Wharton tops 2025 FT MBA ranking despite strong European competition
The Wharton School was rated No. 1 in the FT Global 2025 rankings for its MBA program and for academic research.
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Bloomberg Law
TripAdvisor ruling eases ‘DExit’ path for corporate departures
Jill Fisch of Penn Carey Law says that corporate leaders eager to leave Delaware now have a more straightforward path than before a ruling by Delaware’s Supreme Court.
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