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Education, Business, & Law
How do customers feel about algorithms?
How do customers feel about algorithms?
Many managers worry that algorithms alienate customers. New research from Wharton’s Stefano Puntoni looks at how the attitudes of customers are influenced by algorithmic versus human decision-making.
Damani White-Lewis studies why university faculties often lack diversity
Damani White-Lewis studies why university faculties often lack diversity
The Penn GSE assistant professor works to identify attitudes, practices, and policies within faculty hiring structures at colleges and universities in hopes to shift attitudes and inspire new practices throughout higher ed.
A more equitable society starts with social justice
A more equitable society starts with social justice
The Social Justice Scholars Program at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice is broadening access to graduate student education.
President Liz Magill on law, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg
President Liz Magill on law, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg
In a Q&A, University President Liz Magill discusses her legal and leadership experience—including one of her favorite memories from clerking for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Restricted abortion access linked to increased suicide risk in young women
Restricted abortion access linked to increased suicide risk in young women
Research from the University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia determined that this association exists for women of reproductive age, findings that hold potential clinical, policy, and ethical implications.
Soviet Union’s centenary
Soviet Union’s centenary
Experts from across Penn share their thoughts on the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Soviet Union.
Five ways to give this holiday season
Five ways to give this holiday season
The Center for High Impact Philanthropy identifies strategies for donors seeking to do more good.
New boost to Penn’s retirement savings plan
New boost to Penn’s retirement savings plan
Effective January 2023, Penn’s non-matching contributions will increase.
What the FTX collapse means for the cryptocurrency market
What the FTX collapse means for the cryptocurrency market
The rapid fall of FTX makes clear that better regulation is necessary to protect investors and reduce crime in the cryptocurrency market. Wharton’s Kevin Werbach explains why the path to regulation isn’t a straight line.
Marci Hamilton works to prevent child sex abuse globally
Marci Hamilton works to prevent child sex abuse globally
A new initiative from Hamilton’s CHILD USA and a survivor-led nonprofit called the Brave Movement will research statutes of limitations for every country in the world and track their findings in a global dashboard.
In the News
Albuquerque Journal
New Mexico can turn the tide by increasing classroom time
A study co-authored by economists at Penn found that a longer school year showed an “extremely robust” association with higher student achievement.
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NBC News
Americans are tipping more often, even if they don’t want to
The Wharton School’s Americus Reed says that disruptive moments like the economic changes of the past few years can reset habits.
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Inside Higher Ed
‘A very promising sign’
Joni E. Finney of the Graduate School of Education says it’s not entirely clear why students are returning to higher education now or whether the trend is likely to continue into this fall.
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Spectrum
Three Black women who shattered the academic ceiling
Penn Carey Law alumna Sadie Tanner Mossell is celebrated for standing against racism on campus and becoming the first Black woman to graduate from Penn.
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American Banker
How bank executives can avoid scandals
The Wharton School's Philip Nichols says that, to avoid allowing wrongdoing to happen in the workplace, banks have to embed principles of ethics into their procedures.
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