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Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists to Hold No-Cost Program on Public Policy Issues in Washington D.C., March 28, 2019
What: The Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists, led by the Wharton School’s most prominent professors, help reporters gain a better understanding of key business and economic issues through intensive lectures and hands-on exercises. This no-cost, one-day program will feature Wharton Prof. of Business Economics & Public Policy Kent Smetters and Prof. of Legal Studies & Business ...Read More
Wharton People Lab Receives $2 Million from Robert Katz to Empower Individuals and Organizations for Long-Term Success
PHILADELPHIA, February 5, 2019 — The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce a $2 million gift from Robert Katz, W’88, and his wife Elana Amsterdam to expand the People Lab, a research and education ecosystem built by Wharton People Analytics (WPA) to help people identify and develop qualities vital to ...Read More
Duncan Watts appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor
PHILADELPHIA, January 16, 2019 — President Amy Gutmann and Provost Wendell Pritchett are pleased to announce the appointment of Duncan Watts as the University of Pennsylvania’s twenty-third Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor, effective July 1, 2019. Watts, a pioneer in the use of data to study social networks, will be the Stevens University Professor, with joint faculty appointments in the Department of ...Read More
Wharton in the News
Wharton in the News
- From self-care to dumpling tours, Valentine's Day is becoming more than flowers and chocolates February 12, 2019Outlet: Philly.com--Barbara Kahn on how modern retailers approach Valentine's Day.
- When Delayed Gratification Backfires February 8, 2019Outlet: UCLA Anderson Review--Marissa Sharif and Suzanne Shu of UCLA Anderson explore the pitfalls of delayed gratification.
- Don't sleep on tech giants' critical infrastructure dominance February 8, 2019Outlet: Hill Online, The--Eric Clemons offers guidance on how to regain control over today's critical infrastructure.
- Some fights about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act seem over February 7, 2019Outlet: Economist - economist.com, The--Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis on the impact of oil prices on investment growth.
- Snap's improved quarter can't hide 'a deeper, way bigger issue' Leadership turnover February 7, 2019Outlet: CNBC Online--Peter Cappelli discusses startup leadership recruitment.
- Walmart's online mattress brand has a new retail strategy: Tiny homes February 6, 2019Outlet: CNN Online--Barbara Kahn on the value of the pop-up store.
- Blockchain is still waiting for its killer app February 5, 2019Outlet: Quartz--Kevin Werbach says there are hundreds of uses for blockchain, but it will take a big one to capture the public's imagination.
- 6 Ways Retirement Has Changed Over the Past 25 Years February 5, 2019Outlet: MSN Money--Olivia Mitchell on the pressures of managing money in retirement.
- Taming the fake web starts in 2019 January 31, 2019Outlet: Hill, The--Kartik Hosanagar explains why this year will be an inflection point in tackling the fake web.
- Nonprofits May Be Waiting Too Long to Ask for Donations, Study Says January 31, 2019Outlet: Chronicle of Philanthropy, The--Judd Kessler unveils strategies for charitable organizations to ask for donations.