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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 Faculty to Present on Asset Management, AI and Quantitative Finance, and Megatrends in the Global Economy at One-Day Seminars for Business Journalists Program in London, U.K. on February 5, 2026
Applications now open, deadline to apply is Thursday, January 22 What: The Wharton School is pleased to invite full-time business journalists to apply for the next one-day Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists program, held in London, U.K. at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London. The February 2026 program will feature...Read More
Wharton Online Launches Innovation Strategy and Design Thinking Certificate
Three Self-Paced, Online Courses Offer Flexible Pathways to Master Innovation PHILADELPHIA, November 6, 2025 – Wharton Online today announced the launch of its new Innovation Strategy and Design Thinking Certificate, a fully online, self-paced credential designed to help professionals master innovation from idea generation through execution. Developed and led by Wharton professors Christian Terwiesch and Karl Ulrich, ...Read More
Wharton in the News
We’re back: How much money is “enough”?
Marketplace, This is Uncomfortable | January 15, 2026
Prof. Wendy De La Rosa explores financial anxiety and how money shapes our decisions, relationships, and sense of self.
Books For B-School: Wharton’s Jerry Wind On Creativity, Leadership & The Age Of AI
Poets & Quants | January 8, 2026
Emeritus Prof. Jerry Wind details takeaways from his recent book “Creativity in the Age of AI” in this Q&A.
Don’t let this housing crisis go to waste
The Hill | January 4, 2026
Prof. Ben Keys argues that attempts to stabilize the financial system following the 2008 foreclosure crisis left the housing market vulnerable in this op-ed.
Should It Be Easier to Buy Annuities in Retirement Plans? Readers Had Doubts
The Wall Street Journal | January 3, 2026
Prof. Olivia Mitchell explains why annuities could be a useful default in retirement plans.
Survey overload: Companies are inundating customers with endless surveys—and getting worse insights
Fortune | December 28, 2025
Prof. Peter Fader explores why survey fatigue leads to biased feedback, decreasing the reliability of customer surveys.
It’s a sequel, it’s a remake, it’s a reboot: Lawyers grow wistful for old corporate rumbles as Paramount, Netflix fight for Warner
Fortune | December 15, 2025
Prof. Paul Nary discusses how legacy M&A rules are shaping the Paramount and Netflix battle for Warner Bros. Discovery.
U.S. could owe businesses $168 billion if Supreme Court rules against Trump tariffs, analysis finds
CBS News | December 12, 2025
Prof. Kent Smetters shares why he believes striking down tariffs would ultimately spur U.S. economic growth.
Intel pursued deals that boosted CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s fortune, sources say
Reuters | December 11, 2025
Prof. Daniel Taylor weighs in on corporate governance risks when CEOs pursue deals involving their own investment portfolios.
Fed lowers interest rates again amid debate over inflation, jobs
The Washington Post | December 10, 2025
Prof. Patrick Harker spoke about the Fed’s decision to cut rates.
Australia’s social media ban for children has left big tech scrambling
BBC | December 8, 2025
Prof. Pinar Yildirim explains how Australia’s under-16 tech ban is driving platforms to build more protected digital spaces for young users.