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The Wharton School Launches Master of Science in Quantitative Finance with $60 Million Gift from Dr. Bruce I. Jacobs
Transformational donation is the largest single gift in School history Dr. Bruce I. Jacobs, G’79, GRW’86Photo credit: Hechler Photographers PHILADELPHIA, September 15, 2025—The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania today announced the launch of the Dr. Bruce I. Jacobs Master of Science in Quantitative Finance (MSQF) program, the School’s first...Read More
PRI Academy and Wharton Executive Education Launch Global Program on Responsible Investment Leadership
LONDON and PHILADELPHIA, September 12, 2025 – The PRI Academy and Wharton Executive Education are announcing the launch of a new executive education program, the Wharton/PRI Executive Certificate: Impact, Value and the Materiality of Sustainability, designed to equip investment professionals with the tools and insights needed to navigate today’s complex financial landscape. The course is ...Read More
Wharton Executive Education Launches Owner/President/CEO Program For Established Business Leaders
PHILADELPHIA, September 10, 2025 – Wharton Executive Education today announced the launch of the Owner/President/CEO (OPC) Program, a new, immersive learning experience designed exclusively for leaders of established, often founder-led or family-owned enterprises who are ready to shape the future of their companies and their legacies. Founders, owners, and chief executives face a set of challenges ...Read More
Wharton in the News
Smart wellness goals are backed by science-based studies. Be part of one
CNN | September 23, 2025
The Behavior Change for Good Initiative, including Profs. Katy Milkman and Angela Duckworth, partnered with CNN on a 30-day wellness IQ program.
Tesla and Waymo are gunning for coveted airport access
Business Insider | September 10, 2025
Prof. Lindsey Cameron discusses customer willingness to pay for airport rides.
The Stakes of the Murdoch Family’s Peace Deal
The New York Times | September 9, 2025
A Penn Wharton Budget Model report demonstrates GenAI’s potential to transform the economy and GDP.
‘Job-hugging’ in this economy? Here’s how it could cost you.
MarketWatch | September 8, 2025
Prof. Matthew Bidwell discusses the current job market and his research on career progression.
Why your health insurance copays, deductibles and premiums will probably surge next year
CNN | September 7, 2025
Prof. Mark Pauly explains why employers are preparing for the steepest increase in health benefit costs in 15 years.
The Year’s Buzziest Deals Are Corporate Breakups
The Wall Street Journal | September 4, 2025
Prof. Paul Nary explains the impact of over-optimism in deal-making.
Damson Idris Has His Eye on Jewelry Fame
The New York Times | September 3, 2025
Prof. Michael Platt emphasizes the role of authenticity to consumers when building a brand’s story.
Map Shows Which States Pay Highest Gas Taxes
Newsweek | September 3, 2025
Prof. Arthur van Benthem explored the role of high gas prices as revenue for state transportation infrastructure.
The Ice Cream That Beat Costco’s Hot Dog as the Best Money Loser in Business
The Wall Street Journal | August 31, 2025
Prof. Barbara Kahn explains the halo effect, in which people correlate one positive attribute with a suite of others.
Customer loyalty is a sham
Business Insider | August 28, 2025
Profs. Peter Fader and Americus Reed warn that relying on fake loyalty instead of genuine customer value can be a risky strategy for companies.