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A cleaner, greener airport of the future

Six students from across the University presented their vision of an airport equipped with carbon-capturing technology and an electrified vehicle fleet at a NASA competition, garnering the “Most Intriguing Concept” award.

Why ‘blameflation’ is not the answer to runaway pricing

Z. John Zhang of the Wharton School writes that companies are price-gouging consumers and that is why we have the 41-year high inflation rate.

Health insurers have the data. Will patients listen?

Stefano Puntoni of the Wharton School one reason people might not respond to targeted medical recommendations is when they feel like the recommendation has fundamentally misunderstood them as people.

These companies will pay for abortion-related travel for employees

If companies offer to provide interstate travel for pregnancy terminations, some states may object. Some Republican legislators may object to that, says Maurice Schweitzer of the Wharton School. Kermit Roosevelt of Penn Carey Law says, “It’s going to get complicated.”

These MBA programs offer the best return on investment now

MBA alumni of the Wharton School have the highest earnings net of debt payments two years after graduation.

Abortion ruling thrusts companies into divisive arena

Maurice Schweitzer of the Wharton School says a handful of companies are taking a stand on recent Supreme Court rulings because their customers and employees are expecting them to speak out.

Charity TikTok videos put an uncomfortable spin on morality

Deborah Small of the Wharton School comments on her research on the ways in which we judge others’ motives for charitable giving.

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Penn Supplier Diversity Forum & Expo returns for an in-person event

This year’s event featured dozens of local and diverse suppliers and showcased the economic impact of Penn’s buying power.

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University of Pennsylvania’s first NFT commemorates mRNA research

Proceeds from the July auction of the non-fungible token—a digital asset—will benefit ongoing research at Penn.

Chewing over the Kellogg Co. split: Why now?

Emilie Feldman of the Wharton School comments on how splitting a business could provide better return on investment.

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