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Education, Business, & Law
Addressing the challenges facing the American legal profession
The Future of the Profession Initiative is The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School’s new interdisciplinary, problem-solving lab.
Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel: Up close with an icon
With the release of an updated edition of his classic book “Stocks for the Long Run,” the emeritus finance professor reflects on his career, the stock market, and the school he’s called home for more than four decades.
Want a good read? Check out these award-winning stories
From the opening of the Penn Medicine Pavilion to the intricacies of broadband expansion—read some recent Penn Today stories that won district awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.
The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Family Foundation makes landmark gift to Penn Graduate School of Education
The $16.25 million will create a new center for educational leadership and continue the McGraw Prize.
Higher education’s role in democracy
Experts from across the University share their thoughts on how their research, departments, and centers help foster democracy.
Novel practices on how businesses relate to customers
In a new book, Peter Fader, a professor of marketing at the Wharton School, shows business leaders the path toward understanding the health of their overall customer base.
Affirmative action in higher ed
Cara McClellan of the Law School’s Advocacy for Racial and Civil Justice Clinic explains what’s at stake in the Supreme Court case over Harvard’s affirmative action policy.
From Super Bowl champion to championing mental health
Brandon Brooks retired from the NFL in January 2022. He is now at Wharton, pursuing a “major passion for increasing financial literacy in my community.”
Closing the tenure gap for business faculty of color
Founded by two professors and Wharton alumni, The Tenure Project is on a mission to help more underrepresented junior business faculty receive tenure across the country.
The high cost of being a sports fan
Adi Wyner of the Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative explains the impact of sports on finances.
In the News
Forget 21 days. Most healthy new habits take at least two months to stick
Katy Milkman of the Wharton School explains how best to achieve goals and maintain new habits.
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Trump border czar admits not all undocumented migrants will be removed
Fernando Chang-Muy of Penn Carey Law says that the executive branch acting without significant legislative oversight to enforce mass deportation could challenge the balance of powers.
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Philly schools could be on the forefront of using AI. Here’s what that means
Penn has partnered with the Philadelphia School District to launch a pilot program to train teachers and administrators on how best to integrate artificial intelligence in city schools, featuring remarks from L. Michael Golden of the Graduate School of Education.
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Idaho lawmakers want Supreme Court to overturn same-sex marriage decision
Tobias Barrington Wolff of Penn Carey Law says that the Supreme Court isn’t likely to respond to a letter of request from the Idaho legislature about same-sex marriage.
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United Nations confirms U.S. will leave World Health Organization in 2026
Jean Galbraith of Penn Carey Law says that Donald Trump might not be able to pull U.S. membership from the World Health Organization without congressional approval.
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