Wharton Stories: Philadelphia

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“It was really powerful for our leadership to see that we brought a real problem to the students, and they came back with something tangible,” said Sarah Trout, associate director of Penn Vet Advancement Services.

How the Wharton AI & Analytics Accelerator Helped Penn Vet Turn Data Into Action

Four people pose in front of an oversized sculpted bust of a woman's head outside the Penn Museum.
A generous gift from Wharton alumnus Glenn Fuhrman, W’87, WG’88, and his wife Amanda Fuhrman, C’95, brings the sizeable work of internationally acclaimed artist Jaume Plensa to Penn’s campus.

Monumental Sculpture Gifted by Wharton Alumnus

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Onyiuke has been awarded a 2026 Rhodes Scholarship, which funds tuition and a living stipend for graduate study at the University of Oxford in England. She is among 32 American Rhodes Scholars and an expected 100 worldwide.

Huntsman Program Fourth-Year Florence Onyiuke Named a 2026 Rhodes Scholar

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Lauder Institute’s Immersive Journey Through Oman and UAE

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The Baker Retailing Center 2025 Ideathon

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“I realized that no matter your field of interest — whether you are passionate about STEM, arts, law, or literature — in a globalized economy, knowing how to manage your finances and monetize your skills is essential. That’s how FinWise was born.” – Chelsea Rojas

Expanding Financial Education in Latin America

Dr. Ehab Hanna standing in front of a brown background. He has short, dark hair and is wearing a black suit and glasses.
The essay questions help you reflect on where you are and where you want to go. They help you identify the reasons for coming to this program.

Dr. Ehab Hanna’s Logical Approach to the Wharton EMBA Essay

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One student’s quest to help classmates see that the Wharton undergraduate experience is about more than grades and job offers.

Stopping to Smell the Roses

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“Don’t wait to be chosen—lead where you are. Wharton is full of stages. Sometimes you choreograph the routine. Sometimes you run the show. Either way, the spotlight’s big enough for all of us.” – Kelsey Spencer WG25

Leadership Evolution: From Dance to Design Thinking

Bo Zhao walking with her toddler daughter in a stroller on a stone path through greenery. Credit: Cham Zhao
“Wharton doesn’t just provide you with knowledge for two years—it gives you a lifetime of resources and connections that continue to support you long after graduation,” says Bo Zhao, WG’18.

Wharton MBA Exec Mom is Revolutionizing the Baby Gear Industry