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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
Baking can help explain why markets don’t always react to big news
Marketplace | February 26, 2026
Prof. Sasha Indarte explores how markets “bake in” anticipated news before it happens.
Wawa has expanded far beyond Philly. But hometown fans still fuel the chain’s success
The Philadelphia Inquirer | February 21, 2026
Prof. John Zhang explains how Wawa has set a national standard for success in the convenience-store industry.
TikToker Khaby Lame’s $975 million deal is riding on a crashing stock
Business Insider | February 20, 2026
Prof. Paul Nary provides perspective on TikTok superstar Khaby Lame’s nearly billion-dollar deal with Rich Sparkle Holdings.
Exclusive: US tariff revenue at risk in Supreme Court ruling tops $175 billion, Penn-Wharton estimates
Reuters | February 20, 2026
The Penn Wharton Budget Model estimated how much it could cost the federal government to issue tariff refunds.
How to Teach Gen Alpha Kids About Money in a Digital World
Bloomberg | February 20, 2026
Prof. Olivia Mitchell argues for children to have the opportunity to earn money doing chores to teach them what spending constraints feel like from an early age.
Job growth, immigration are directly related, new Fed study argues
Marketplace | February 18, 2026
Prof. Zeke Hernandez discusses how immigration benefits the economy.
‘On the right path’: Housing market offers glimmers of hope, some analysts say
ABC News | February 18, 2026
Prof. Lu Liu explains why the housing market is suffering from a phenomenon known as the “lock-in” effect, despite falling mortgage rates.
With budgets under strain, states are split on taxing the rich
CNN | February 17, 2026
Prof. Kent Smetters examines how income taxes and the rise of remote work are reshaping where people choose to live.
Should Drug Companies Be Advertising to Consumers?
The New York Times | February 17, 2026
Prof. Abby Alpert explores how shifts in health policy and marketing have transformed the industry and accelerated pharmaceutical advertising.
Trump’s repeal of climate rule opens a ‘new front’ for litigation
Reuters | February 13, 2026
Prof. Sarah Light explains how revoking the Clean Air Act could impact public nuisance lawsuits.