Wharton Stories: EMBA

Rallying EMBA Classmates to Give Back to Local Communities

“My classmates continue to amaze me. They prove that however busy you are, you can still give back. All it takes is some planning and organization.”

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Maj. Nicholas Dockery, WG’27, received the award for acts of gallantry while serving as a platoon leader in Kapisa Province, Afghanistan in 2012.

Wharton EMBA Student Receives Medal of Honor

Vice Dean Kevin Werbach (standing in back center) with his Block Week class on AI in Wharton’s EMBA program. (Image Credit: Courtesy of Kevin Werbach)
“This is a program where leaders come not just to keep up, but to redefine what’s possible,” says Vice Dean Kevin Werbach.

Meet the New Vice Dean of Wharton’s EMBA Program

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“Take time to be thoughtful and be your authentic self. We want to really get to know you throughout the application process.” – Barbara Craft, Director of Admissions for the Wharton MBA Program for Executives

Wharton EMBA Admissions Director Shares Tips on Writing Strong Essays

Kenny Sandhu, WG'26, with his family. (Image Credit: Courtesy of Kenny Sandhu)
“The growth, the knowledge, the people — it’s all worth it. Not just for me, but for my family and what we’re building together,” says Kenny Sandhu, WG’26.

Why This EMBA Dad Says the Wharton Journey Is Worth It

Utkars Jain, WG’27 (third from right), with his Learning Team. (Image Credit: Anurag Maken)
“I know I’m the right person to lead this mission, but I didn’t want to be the reason it falls short because I lacked business knowledge,” says Utkars Jain, WG’27.

Building the Skills to Scale: A CEO’s Journey at Wharton

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“If you go back and just become a more efficient machine, then this was all for nothing. The real value is in how you lead differently,” says EMBA Graduation Speaker Derek Hedbany, WG’26.

What It Means to Lead: Insights From EMBA Graduation Speaker Derek Hedbany

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“Juggling everything is hard, but it’s completely doable. And it’s absolutely worth it,” says Lauren Gonzalez, WG’26.

No Pause Button: One Mother’s Wharton EMBA Journey

Wharton's 50th class of the EMBA program. (Image Credit: Diane Sharp)
“From the outset, EMBA has been specifically designed and delivered for working professionals of diverse backgrounds, job experiences, and career aspirations. The program is as relevant nowadays as it was 50 years ago,” says Vice Dean Mauro Guillén.

50 Years of Wharton’s Executive MBA Program

Wharton EMBA students during the AI Block Week in Seattle. (Image Credit: Diane Sharp)
“I came in thinking AI was a skill to learn, like Excel. But what I realized is that AI adoption is really a leadership mindset and challenge,” says Fei Fei Wang, WG’26.

Inside Wharton’s AI Block Week in Seattle

Caption: Vice Dean of Wharton’s MBA for Executives (EMBA) program Mauro Guillén at the Wharton Forum in London. (Image Credit: Courtesy of the Wharton School)
“Much of my work has focused on understanding how countries, institutions, and businesses interact across borders, so receiving this recognition from the King of Spain is very special to me,” says Vice Dean of the MBA Program for Executives Mauro Guillén.

Meet the Knighted Professor Shaping Global Business Education