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2026 Lipman Family Prize Winners Named for the 15th Anniversary
Grand Prize Winner will be announced April 16th PHILADELPHIA, March 4, 2026 – Barefoot College International, Food for All Africa and Kheyti have been named as winners of the 2026 Barry & Marie Lipman Family Prize. Chosen from an applicant pool of over 300 organizations, all three winners are guaranteed an unrestricted financial award of $150,000 ...Read More
Wharton Executive Education Launches The Resilient Leader
PHILADELPHIA, February 18, 2026 – Wharton Executive Education today announced the launch of The Resilient Leader, a new four-day program designed for mid- to senior-level leaders who are responsible for guiding teams and organizations through sustained uncertainty, complexity, and change. Today’s leaders are not encountering disruption as a temporary event; they are operating within it. Geopolitical ...Read More
Wharton Online Launches Entrepreneurship Certificate
A three-course, self-paced program designed to help professionals turn ideas into action PHILADELPHIA, January 21, 2026 – Wharton Online today announced the launch of its new Entrepreneurship Certificate, a fully online, self-paced credential designed to help professionals cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset, identify high-potential opportunities, and execute ideas that create real-world impact. Built around a clear three-stage learning ...Read More
Wharton in the News
As Disney CEO Bob Iger Steps Aside, a Look at His Tenure as a Dynamic, Transformative Leader — With an Asterisk or Two
Variety | March 17, 2026
Prof. Henning Piezunka says Bob Iger’s potential transformative leadership at Disney was weakened by mishandling succession steps.
How confident are crypto consumers?
Marketplace Tech | March 16, 2026
Prof. David Reibstein discusses findings from the 2025 Consumer Crypto Confidence report.
Most Disruptive MBA Startups Of 2025
Poets & Quants | March 15, 2026
Two Wharton-founded startups were included in this annual round-up.
The Fed cannot fix what it did not break
The Hill | March 15, 2026
Prof. Pat Harker argues that today’s economic challenges are beyond the reach of monetary policy.
It’s thanks to Social Security wealth inequality isn’t even worse, Wharton economist says. Trump’s policies will push it to insolvency in 6 years
Fortune | March 11, 2026
Prof. Sylvain Catherine’s research explains that Social Security has reduced wealth inequality, but policy changes could push the program toward insolvency within six years.
HIV in Malawi: digital filing system saved lives and boosted care – research
The Conversation | March 10, 2026
Prof. Leo Pongeluppe highlights his research on how digital filing systems improve health care outcomes.
Two friends bought nearly identical homes last year, in the same northern Minnesota neighborhood, for the same price
The New York Times | March 9, 2026
Prof. Ben Keys’ research shows that homeowners with low credit scores pay more for identical insurance coverage than those with higher scores.
Trump’s Rx plan promises savings, but economists see a hidden trade-off
Fox News | March 9, 2026
Prof. Olivia Mitchell warns that while policies lowering prescription drug prices may reduce short-term costs for patients, they could also weaken incentives for pharmaceutical innovation.
The hidden economy deciding who gets into your favorite concert, restaurant, and theme park
Fortune | March 8, 2026
Prof. Judd Kessler pulls back the curtain on the hidden markets that shape our lives, sharing insights from his research and new book.
$230 notebooks, digital cameras and tiny dollhouse furniture: How Gen Z’s desire to get offline is a boon for businesses
CNBC Make It | March 3, 2026
Prof. Peter Fader explains that Gen Z’s growing interest in nostalgic, analog products reflects identity exploration and cyclical consumer trends.