Wharton Stories

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“My primary goal is ensuring that every student has an exceptional learning experience.” — Michael Christensen, Deputy Vice Dean of Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives

Meet Michael Christensen, Wharton Executive MBA’s Deputy Vice Dean

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“It’s a creative space,” says Hetvee Marviya, WG’27, of the Generative AI Studio. “Just like I dance, this is something that’s creative, but using AI.”

Learning by Building: Inside Wharton’s Generative AI Studio

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The Alumni Insights Dinner series gives Wharton undergraduate students the opportunity to hear firsthand perspectives and advice.

Pearls of Wisdom: Dinner Series Brings Alumni Insights to Undergraduates

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“This program goes beyond giving back to the community,” says Wharton WORKS instructor Amélie Ha, WG’26. “It encapsulates the kind of institution and kind of society we’re trying to build and the kind of leader that we’re trying to educate.”

WORKS Program and MBA Students Expand Access to Opportunity

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“The most successful negotiators aren’t performing. They’re bringing their authentic selves into the conversation.” — Mori Taheripour, WG’03.

Teaching Wharton EMBA Students to Negotiate With Authenticity

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An unforgettable internship led one Wharton undergraduate to realize how business and science can change lives — including her own.

What a Summer in India Taught Me About Healthcare Innovation

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“We’re not giving students a participation trophy,” says Mind the Gap founder Seth Kessler, WG’99. “We’re giving them candid, real feedback, and pushing them a little bit outside their comfort zone.”

Mind the Gap: A Mentoring Program Pairing Undergraduates With Alumni

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“I want to continue building on Wharton’s tradition of academic excellence. Our rigorous, analytical approach has defined the School for generations, and I’ve seen firsthand the value that Wharton graduates bring to organizations around the world.” — Michael Roberts, Vice Dean of the Wharton MBA Program

Meet Wharton’s New MBA Vice Dean, Michael Roberts

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“The course made me think about how organizations define success. When leaders clearly define what winning looks like, every part of the organization from hiring to performance management can align around that goal.” — Fong Lin, WG’27.

Formula 1 Strategy Lessons for Wharton EMBA Students in Italy’s Motor Valley

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The competition brings together thoughtful analysis, global collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose, where students from around the world rise to the challenge and deliver impactful investment strategies.

Wharton Global High School Investment Competition Hosts Future Business Leaders