Sustainable Survival in a Volatile Economy
To survive in an uncertain global economy, business leaders must deliver in the short term while investing in what’s new and risky in the future. We ask experts to share their thoughts on the ideal tools.
Learning Lessons for a Lifetime
Karl Ulrich, CIBC Professor of Entrepreneurship and eCommerce and Vice Dean of Innovation, talks about the impact of innovation and Wharton’s Lifelong Learning Initiative.
Calculating the Impact of the New Quant Finance Center
Wharton’s Jacobs Levy Equity Management Center for Quantitative Financial Research pioneers innovative research.
Alumni Association Update: Active Fall Ahead
Fall is the time of year that most reminds me of being at Wharton. It also marks the first meeting of the Alumni Executive Board for the 2011-2012 school year.
Can Anyone Create a Hacker-Proof Cyberspace?
As the Internet becomes central to more peoples’ lives, security becomes increasingly important.
Sustainability: The Future of Value
In his provocative new book, Wharton MBA Eric Lowitt makes the case for why sustainability is far more important to success than just appearing “green.”
Final Exam
The U.S. Board of Immigration Appeals in Philadelphia has a backlog of almost 5,000 cases waiting to be processed. Which of the five attorneys would you hope it would be assigned?
Bold Investors, Smart Entrepreneurs Share Spotlight in the Big Apple
The 2011 Wharton Alumni Business Showcase goes with less competition, more funding.
Lady Gaga and Succeeding With Sustainable Investing
Erika Karp, W’85, Managing Director and Head of Global Sector Research at UBS Investment Bank, writes about Lady Gaga and successful investing strategies.
3 New Books From Wharton Digital Press
Hot off the press from the all-digital publishing initiative from the Wharton School, these new business books are available both in eBook and paperback formats.
Identifying an Icon
A new film about Whitney M. Young highlights the Civil Rights leader’s accomplishments, which students and teachers at Wharton have long recognized.
South Africa Bound
Faculty International Seminars gives Wharton faculty exposure to the emerging Kenyan and South African economies. What new insights will find their way into curricula and research?
From the Vault: Fall is Football
Three members of the 1948 Quaker football squad attempt to stay menacing during a team practice.
One Eye on Policy, the Other on the Books
Three state treasurers are solving society’s top crises, all in the name of public service.
Editor’s Letter
I began my tenure as editor of Wharton Magazine in August, and immediately I immersed myself in the …