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• Why Semi-Liquid Private Credit Funds Are in Fragile Territory October 26, 2026
  High redemption requests, insufficient new issuances, illiquid loans, and expensive bank borrowings create run-like conditions, according to a new paper.…Read More
• Why Narcissistic Leaders Don’t Like Remote Work October 26, 2026
  A new study from Wharton’s Adam Grant finds narcissism is the common denominator among CEOs who are most resistant to remote and hybrid work.…Read More
• Social Security Is Running Out of Time October 23, 2026
  Kent Smetters, faculty director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, examines potential benefit cuts, tax increases, and a higher retirement age as policymakers confront Social Security's looming shortfall.…Read More
• Why Your Best Customers Can Be Your Best Marketers October 22, 2026
  Lindsey Carter, founder and CEO of SET Active, explains how the brand builds community through product drops, customer advocates, and social storytelling.…Read More
• Inside MLB’s New Strike Challenge System October 21, 2026
  Joe Martinez, MLB vice president of on-field strategy, explains how the automated ball-strike challenge system balances accuracy, pace, and player strategy.…Read More
• Why AI Is Forcing Companies to Rethink How Work Gets Done October 21, 2026
  Prasanna (Sonny) Tambe, professor of operations, information and decisions at the Wharton School, explains how AI is reshaping workflows, accountability, and productivity.…Read More
• Wharton Accenture Agentic Cost Framework October 21, 2026
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• The Next Phase of AI October 20, 2026
  In an excerpt from his new book, 'Co-Existence,' Wharton’s Ethan Mollick explores AI’s rapid advances and their inevitable impact on how we work and live.…Read More
• Nobel Laureate Among 9 New Faculty at Wharton October 19, 2026
  Here’s a look at Wharton’s newest faculty members and the research that motivates them.…Read More
• The Business of Signing a Superstar Athlete October 16, 2026
  Kenneth Shropshire, professor emeritus of legal studies and business ethics at the Wharton School, explores the expectations, business opportunities, and community impact that come with signing a superstar athlete like LeBron James.…Read More