Startup Survival
May 23, 2013 | Feature Stories

The Startup Survival Master Class

Asst. Prof. of Management Laura Huang led a master class called “Switching Into Entrepreneurship” during MBA Reunion 2013. (via Wharton Magazine)

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May 17, 2013 | Feature Stories

Wharton MBA Reunion: Feeling the Impact

In her keynote presentation at Wharton MBA Reunion 2013, Vice Dean Katherine Klein explored the intersection between Wharton and social impact. (via Wharton Magazine)

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CHIP
May 13, 2013 | Feature Stories

Inside the Boondoggle of Pennsylvania’s CHIP Program

University of Pennsylvania and Wharton health economics graduate student Ari Friedman and his graduate student wife Tara Mendola document a maze of obstructions. (via Penn LDI Health Economist)

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health_care
May 3, 2013 | Feature Stories

Penn Experts Respond to Oregon Medicaid Study

Wharton Professors Dan Polsky, Mark Pauly, and Scott Harrington comment on a newly-released two-year study of Medicaid outcomes in Oregon. (via Penn LDI Health Economist)

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Graduation_2013
May 3, 2013 | Feature Stories

Graduation 2013

Wharton’s graduation website offers detailed information about this year’s commencement ceremonies and featured speakers.

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Iron Prof - Milkman
May 3, 2013 | Feature Stories

A Prof Unlike Any Other

The third annual Wharton Iron Prof gave faculty a chance to shine and students the chance to vote them “off the show.” (via Wharton Magazine)

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April 29, 2013 | Feature Stories

In Memoriam: Larry Shepp

Larry Shepp, the Patrick T. Harker Professor in the Statistics Department, passed away at the age of 76.

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Northrop Grumman
April 26, 2013 | Feature Stories

Public Policy Initiative Gets ‘Defensive’

At a recent lecture presented by the Wharton Public Policy Initiative, Wes Bush, president and CEO of Northrop Grumman, spoke to a packed room about the business behind defense and how public policy shapes the nature of his market. (via Wharton Magazine)

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Lisa Lovallo
April 19, 2013 | Feature Stories

My Wharton Experience Through the Lens of Launching a Startup

Lisa Lovallo, a dual-degree student with the Lauder International Studies Masters degree program (WG’13, G’13), writes about her experiences founding Hemishare, which helps US-based young professionals find jobs in Brazil. (via the Wharton Entrepreneurship Blog)

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kinney_june
April 18, 2013 | Feature Stories

Lecturer and Associate Director June Kinney is Namesake and Winner of New National Educator Award

Lecturer and Associate Director in Health Care Management June Kinney is announced as the namesake and inaugural winner of the BAHM June Kinney Achievement Award, which honors business school health management department educators.

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robertson_thomas
April 17, 2013 | Feature Stories

Dean Thomas S. Robertson to step down in June 2014

Dean Thomas S. Robertson announced to the Wharton community that he would be stepping down on June 30, 2014.

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We the People
April 12, 2013 | Feature Stories

Regulating Reverse Psychology

Do government-mandated disclaimers in advertisements help consumers? Wharton Marketing Professor J. Scott Armstrong weighs in. (via Wharton Magazine)

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Wharton International Program immersion trip
April 5, 2013 | Feature Stories

Solving Problems Beyond Their Years

Wharton alumna Sarah Ryan (WG’05) writes about the undergraduate Wharton International Program immersion trip to Portugal and Morocco. (via Wharton Magazine)

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social impact conference- san francisco
March 29, 2013 | Feature Stories

Student-Run Social Impact

Wharton student Raghavan Anand writes about the upcoming student-run social impact conference at Wharton | San Francisco. (via Wharton Magazine)

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SIRE
March 21, 2013 | Feature Stories

To ‘SIRE’ Innovative Social Impact Research

Undergraduate student Michael Feblowitz (W’13) writes about his Wharton Social Impact Research Experience (SIRE) project, which explored the impact for London of hosting the Summer Olympics. (via Wharton Magazine)

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March 18, 2013 | Feature Stories

Wharton Economic Summit 2013: Bridging the Divide Between Business and Public Policy

On March 7, 2013, the Wharton Economic Summit convened a number of experts from across the spectrum of business and economic policy—including Wharton alumni, faculty, and others—to discuss some of the most critical issues faced by business leaders today.

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Wharton Economic Summit_health care
March 15, 2013 | Feature Stories

Wharton Economic Summit 2013 Roundup: Part 1

During a panel discussion at the recent Wharton Economic Summit, experts proposed ways to improve the U.S. health care system. (via Wharton Magazine)

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Wharton Business Plan Competition Semi-Finalists
March 12, 2013 | Feature Stories

Announcing the Wharton Business Plan Competition Semi-Finalists

Wharton Entrepreneurship announces this year’s 26 semi-finalists advancing to the next round of the Wharton Business Plan Competition. (via Wharton Magazine)

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Integrated Village Development Project
March 1, 2013 | Feature Stories

Change the World Drip by Drip

Wharton alumna Arlin Tao (WG’09) writes about the determination and strategic approach of Kulandei Francis, founder of the Integrated Village Development Project. (via Wharton Magazine)

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February 22, 2013 | Feature Stories

Choosing Your Own Educational Adventure

Georgette Chapman Phillips, Vice Dean, Wharton Undergraduate Division, discusses a new program to help Wharton undergraduate students navigate the School’s fundamental coursework. (via Wharton Magazine)

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