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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

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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

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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 Executive Education Launches AI in Marketing: Creating Customer Value in an AI-Driven Enterprise

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Blended Executive Program Equips Leaders to Drive Strategic Growth Through AI PHILADELPHIA, October 30, 2025 – Wharton Executive Education today announced the launch of AI in Marketing: Creating Customer Value in an AI-Driven Enterprise, a new blended online and in-person program designed for senior leaders and executives who want to understand and apply AI to marketing ...Read More

Wharton in the News

How elite business schools like Wharton are overhauling curriculum as AI reshapes Wall Street bankers’ futures
Business Insider | December 1, 2025
Vice Dean Eric Bradlow spoke about Wharton’s AI curriculum and leadership in the space.

2025 Best Undergraduate Business Professors: Tiantian Yang, The Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania
Poets & Quants For Undergrads | December 1, 2025
Prof. Tiantian Yang was named to Poets & Quants’ 50 Best Undergraduate Business School Professors of 2025 list.

The finger arithmetic of free vs. fair trade
Fortune | November 28, 2025
Prof. John Zhang penned an op-ed on why the U.S. should re-examine its obsession with free trade to remain competitive in today’s global economy.

Holiday traditions, more than deals, draw Philly-area Black Friday shoppers to Cherry Hill Mall
The Philadelphia Inquirer | November 28, 2025
Prof. Barbara Kahn describes how Black Friday has evolved into an omni-channel shopping experience driven by price sensitivity and in-store experiences.

Game Theory Explains How Algorithms Can Drive Up Prices
Wired | November 23, 2025
Prof. Joseph Harrington discusses research on how basic pricing algorithms can inadvertently drive prices higher without explicit collusion.

A Climate ‘Shock’ Is Eroding Some Home Values. New Data Shows How Much.
The New York Times | November 19, 2025
Prof. Ben Keys’ new research offers first-of-its-kind insight into the way rising insurance rates are affecting home values.

How baby boomers got so rich and why their kids are unlikely to catch up
The Washington Post | November 18, 2025
Prof. Olivia Mitchell spoke about the economic conditions that led to the baby boomer generation accumulating so much wealth.

The telecoms battle between AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon goes from lighthearted to litigious
Campaign | November 17, 2025
Prof. Pinar Yildirim explores her research on attack ads and competition between brands.

Media’s Rebranding Frenzy: What’s In a Name?
The Hollywood Reporter | November 11, 2025
Prof. David Reibstein explains why corporate rebrands matter far less to consumers than product-level brands.

The top 3 reasons housing has become so unaffordable in the US market
Fox Business | November 11, 2025
Prof. Joseph Gyourko discusses the effect of regulation on housing supply and home prices.

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