In & Around Campus Archives

As Summer Approaches

Two remarkable years have flown by and the Class of 2015 will graduate on May 17th and then disperse around the globe to begin the next chapter in their lives. Although we will miss having them on campus, we know that they will always be a part of the Wharton…Read More

Visiting Campus During the Spring Semester

We look forward to resuming our campus visit program on Monday, January 26th. For more information on what we offer and how to register, please check out our website. Aside from the regular on-campus visits, we are gearing up for some of our special-interest Spring visit days as well. Follow…Read More

Opportunities to Visit Wharton

As you are wrapping up your Round 1 applications, we wanted to highlight that our campus visit program will start up again on Monday, September, 29th. The visit program takes place on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays throughout the academic year, and provides a wonderful opportunity for candidates to experience the…Read More

Highlights from Penn’s JD/MBA Program

It’s been a busy summer for the JD/MBA Program here at Penn. While the majority of Penn Law and Wharton MBA students spent the past few months working at their summer internships, our rising 2L JD/MBAs were busy in the classroom completing a 14 credit semester’s worth of work in…Read More

Wharton Business Plan Competition Venture Finals

Since its launch in 1998, the Wharton community has taken great pride in the success and recognition of the Wharton Business Plan Competition (WBPC). As part of Wharton Entrepreneurship, the WBPC spans the entire academic year, helping student entrepreneurs develop and launch their businesses. The WBPC Venture Finals are taking…Read More

Student Life is Reborn in Center City

It’s 6:45pm on a Wednesday and the place is already buzzing. A student waits nervously outside a conference room rehearsing lines for an audition. In the main room, Rihanna plays overhead as students eat, mix and mingle, catching up with friends old and new. Elsewhere, student teams work on group…Read More

Wharton’s WCAI spotlights 21st century data-driven business challenges

The Wharton Customer Analytics Initiative (WCAI) is a leading voice on campus for realizing the potential of big data and customer analytics. Whether student career interests lie with tech-startups hoping to reimagine data exchange and mining; consulting firms that help more establish companies transform their strategic decision-making; or even venture…Read More

Lauder Celebrates 30 Years of Educating Global Leaders!

This past weekend in New York City, over 700 alumni, students, and distinguished guests celebrated the Lauder Institute’s 30th Birthday and looked ahead to the future of global business education provided by the premier joint-degree program combining the Wharton MBA or Penn Law JD with an MA in International Studies.…Read More

Join us for the 2013 Wharton Africa Business Forum

Dear Prospective Wharton Students, On behalf of the Wharton Africa Students Association, you cordially invited to The Wharton School’s 21st Annual Wharton Africa Business Forum. The conference will take place on November 15 – 17. This year, the conference will include a prospective students’ informational session on November 15 (5:00…Read More

Highlights from Convocation

After close to two months on campus, the Class of 2015 is officially settled into everyday life in Philadelphia. Wharton Magazine recently posted a video from Convocation in August, which officially welcomed the Class into the Wharton community. Check out the coverage below for highlights from the event and to…Read More

Campus Visit Program to start back up…

The Campus Visit Program will start back up on Monday, September 23, 2013. The visit program provides a wonderful opportunity for prospective candidates to experience the Wharton community in-person – by attending classes, touring campus, interacting with students, and learning more about the admissions process. The visit program takes place…Read More

Updates from the Wharton Graduate Association

The Wharton Graduate Association (WGA) is having a big month at Wharton with three key events taking place: the formation of the WGA Cluster Councils, the WGA Club Fair, and the WGA Red and Blue Ball! First, we are so excited to see the new cluster communities starting to take shape as the incoming…Read More

Learn More About Penn Wharton PPI – The University's New Hub for Public Policy Study

When the new academic year commences next month, the Penn Wharton Public Policy Initiative (PPI) will be approaching a key milestone: the first anniversary of its founding. Launched in September 2012, the Initiative developed out of a grand ambition: to create a new hub for public policy research and education…Read More

Congratulations JD/MBA Class of 2013!

Penn Law and Wharton extend congratulations to the JD/MBA Class of 2013! The 12 talented students graduated with 2 degrees in 2 days – Wharton on May 12 and Penn Law on the 13th. Their graduations were celebrated with a JD/MBA reception that welcomed current students, graduates and their families,…Read More

Learn more about the Lauder Institute – a joint-degree program in International Studies at Wharton

Most of Penn’s campus is relatively quiet now that graduation weekend has passed, but that is not the case at the Lauder Institute. In fact, this is one of our busiest times of year as we welcome the newest class of students pursuing their Wharton MBA and MA in International…Read More

June Kinney Recognized by the Business School Alliance for Health Management

With its 18 majors and over 200 electives, the Wharton MBA Program prides itself on the strength and variety of its curriculum. Within this curriculum, one of the most unique programs is Health Care Management (HCM). HCM is the only major within the full time MBA program where students must…Read More

Updates from the Office of Student Life

Greetings, Only at Wharton! It is hard to believe that it is already Quarter Four at Wharton…time flies when you are busy and enjoying your life! The action has been nonstop for the Office of Student Life and shows no sign of abating until graduation in May. Already this quarter…Read More