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Connor Barwin on the NFL, Wharton, and making the world a better place
Connor Barwin on the NFL, Wharton, and making the world a better place
The former NFL outside linebacker for the Eagles, and founder of the Make the World Better Foundation, is enrolled in Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives.
Disentangling the influences of defense attorney plea recommendations
Disentangling the influences of defense attorney plea recommendations
Quattrone Center research fellow Johanna Hellgren has co-authored a paper that examines how defense attorneys make plea recommendations.
Penn GSE’s María Cioè-Peña on equitable access in education
Penn GSE’s María Cioè-Peña on equitable access in education
The assistant professor of education joined the Educational Linguistics Division to ensure that bilingual children with dis/abilities get the support needed to thrive; she aims to find a model where all learners get what they need without being labeled.
The economic tradeoff: Career or family?
The economic tradeoff: Career or family?
Research by Wharton’s Corinne Low examines the economic compromises women face in balancing career and family timing, and the need for more gender-equitable policies.
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.
In the News
Associated Press
How and when to remove children from their homes? A federal lawsuit raises thorny questions
PIK Professor Dorothy Roberts explains why the child welfare system can be particularly risky for Black and Indigenous families.
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The Wall Street Journal
The complete guide to haggling in this economy
To plan for a negotiation, Richard Shell of the Wharton School recommends humanizing oneself, practicing with a script, and always showing respect.
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CNN
Target is being held hostage by an anti-LGBTQ campaign
Yoram Wind of the Wharton School says that Target’s Pride-themed merchandise campaign was trying to reach a growing LGBTQ market of customers and employees.
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BBC
AI optimism: How embracing artificial intelligence is getting workers ahead
Daniel Rock of the Wharton School says that reducing people’s workloads is a key advantage of AI entering the workplace.
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The Washington Post
U.S. debt default could hit Social Security payments first
Olivia Mitchell of the Wharton School says that many older Americans have very little, often illiquid, savings.
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