WSII’s Investing in Women program presents a series of interviews to introduce thought leaders and create a conversation around a more gender informed economy. We have selected individuals from across the impact spectrum—multinational companies, impact investors, social entrepreneurs, and more—to share their candid thoughts on trends, missteps, best practices, and…Read More
Of the 10 largest cities in the country, Philadelphia has the highest rate of obesity, heart disease, diabetes. Those problems have “their roots in lifestyle, particularly around access to healthy food.” So begins a new video from Common Market, the mission-driven food distributor founded by Wharton grads Haile Johnston (W’95) and…Read More
Welcome back from spring break, Wharton! Here’s a look ahead at the four social impact events hosted by Wharton Social Impact Initiative over the next month. We’ve invited these experts to campus to enrich and inspire social impact discussion among students, faculty, and alumni; look forward to small group lunches, one-on-one meetings, workshops,…Read More
Wharton Social Impact Initiative is pleased to announce the 2015-2016 recipients of the John M. Bendheim Loan Forgiveness Fund for Public Service. These recent Wharton alumni–now recognized as Bendheim Fellows— were selected from a pool of talented graduates, all lending their business acumen to careers in the nonprofit or public sectors.…Read More
WSII Managing Director Sherryl Kuhlman and I were pleased to be a part of the incredible gathering that was the High Water Women Symposium last month in New York City. I originally intended to write a blog post summarizing the event, but quickly decided that quotes from the speakers were…Read More
At this year’s commencement ceremony, 855 newly-minted Wharton MBAs heard a bit of wisdom from within their own ranks. Just five years after their own graduation, the co-founders and co-CEOs of Warby Parker — Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa (both WG’10) – returned as featured speakers for the class of…Read More
Attention alumni: this weekend, join your friends and classmates at Wharton MBA Reunion Weekend, and remember what makes Wharton the best business school in the world and for the world. From Friday, May 15 to Saturday, May 16, visiting alumni have the opportunity to cultivate connections through networking events and class gatherings, learn from renowned Wharton faculty…Read More
It was 2007, in Botswana, when Lauren Cochran had the epiphany that changed her life. She was working on the ground with William J. Clinton Foundation Health Access Initiative to help Sub-Saharan African nations fill the gaps in the diagnosis, care and treatment of children living with HIV. “I was sitting with…Read More
After earning his bachelor’s degree in business at The Wharton School Jarred Geller, W’13, went on to Teach for America (TFA). Now he’s combining his business background with creative teaching methods — and a little bit of punk rock attitude — to help his Pre-K class learn about entrepreneurship. Now in his…Read More
At Wharton Social Impact Initiative we are busier than ever. In addition to our other programming for students and alumni, this semester’s Social Impact Speaker Series promises a surplus of fascinating speakers and visitors. We’ve invited these experts to campus to enrich and inspire social impact discussion among students, faculty, and alumni; look forward…Read More
