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Inside MBA Admissions: 15 Years of the Team-Based Discussion

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“As AI continues to change how we work, the ability to connect with people, exercise sound judgment, and navigate uncertainty is increasingly valuable. Research from Wharton faculty reinforces the importance of these human skills, particularly emotional intelligence, in an evolving business environment.” — Blair Mannix, Executive Director of Graduate AdmissionsRead More

Meet Wharton’s New MBA Vice Dean, Michael Roberts

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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 ProgramRead More

Reflections From a Jacobs Scholar MBA Graduate

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“Being named a Jacobs Scholar was a defining moment of my Wharton experience,” says Harry Kong, WG’26. “Being part of a group of students who take quantitative methods seriously — and who come at them from very different angles — sharpened how I think about my own work.”Read More

Beyond Hollywood: Wharton’s Media & Entertainment Trek Builds Something Bigger

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“Entertainment, at its core, is about connection and community. It’s what drew me to this industry as a kid moving between countries, looking for a common language. Building these treks was, in a small way, the same thing: creating a space where people could find each other, share something real, and leave a little more ready for what comes next.” — Ami Higuchi, WG’26Read More