Wharton Stories: Student Profiles

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“Entertainment, at its core, is about connection and community. It’s what drew me to this industry as a kid moving between countries, looking for a common language. Building these treks was, in a small way, the same thing: creating a space where people could find each other, share something real, and leave a little more ready for what comes next.” — Ami Higuchi, WG’26

Beyond Hollywood: Wharton’s Media & Entertainment Trek Builds Something Bigger

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“I was so overwhelmed by the possibilities, in the best way,” says Emmy Keogh, C’26, of Venture Lab’s Food Innovation Lab.

Butter Business at Venture Lab’s Food Innovation Lab

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Wharton opened every door. Now, high-jump champion Kampton Kam, W’26, must decide which one to walk through.

A Wharton Athlete Already Won, Now He Has to Choose

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“Wharton gives you an unusually safe environment to test things: classmates who will give real feedback, professors who will pressure-test your assumptions, and programs like VIP-X that simulate real investor scrutiny.” — Ojú Junaid, WG’26

Inside VIP-X Philadelphia: How Wharton MBA Founders Are Scaling Startups

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Jaya Parsa, W’29, contemplates her first semester at Wharton.

Between Problem Sets and Possibility: A First-Year’s Reflection

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Three Wharton students reflect on how first-year summers can be a time for growth, utilization, and introspection.

(105) Days of Summer

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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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“This trek reminded us that beauty is not just about products, it’s about people, passion, and purpose. It’s a space where creativity and commerce meet, where diverse perspectives can drive positive change, and where MBAs have a unique opportunity to lead with both intentionality and heart.” – Aarati Cohly WG25

Wharton Beauty Trek: Merging Fashion, Innovation, and Global Business

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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

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Alex Zhou, C’25, W’25, explains how he merged his interdisciplinary education to become a more creative business thinker.

The Economy of Words