Wharton Social Impact Initiative presents a weekly round-up of events and news related to social impact topics. As the academic year comes to a close, we’d like to thank all of our supporters throughout this year. WSII looks forward to congratulating this year’s graduating class at Commencement on May 18,…Read More
The Wharton Business Plan Competition recently announced the winner of its newly-instituted Social Impact Prize: Dana Cita, a microlending firm founded by second year MBA candidate Susli Lie, WG’14, and co-managed by impact investor Tom Schmittzehe, WG ’03. The Social Impact Prize, a $10,000 award, is bestowed upon the strongest business plan…Read More
FastFWD, a public-private business accelerator designed to stimulate civic innovation, is pleased to announce its first class of entrepreneurs. These 10 startups are focusing on solutions to urban public safety challenges, and will undergo a rigorous three-month program designed to kick-start their early-stage ventures. FastFWD—a partnership among The City of…Read More
Wharton Social Impact Initiative is pleased to announce the 2013-2014 recipients of the John M. Bendheim Loan Forgiveness Fund for Public Service, an award bestowed upon graduates making an impact in the world. Managed by WSII, the Bendheim fund is designed to ease the burden of student loans for selected…Read More
Wharton Social Impact Initiative presents a weekly round-up of events and news related to social impact topics. As the fall 2013 semester comes to a close, we look ahead to what’s in store for January and gather the latest social impact news at Wharton and beyond. You can view previous roundups…Read More
Wharton Social Impact Initiative presents a weekly round-up of events and news related to social impact topics. These lectures, conferences, speaker series and workshops represent a broad range of social impact opportunities at Wharton and Penn. View previous roundups online. Upcoming Events Everybody’s Business – Social Impact Discussion Dec. 3, Noon-1:30…Read More
Next semester, Wharton will debut a new undergraduate social impact course taught by Katherine J. Klein, Vice Dean for Social Impact and Professor of Management. Introducing: Knowledge for Social Impact — Analyzing Current Issues and Approaches [MGMT 199-021], scheduled for Thursdays 3–6 p.m., during Spring 2014. Course Overview Recent technological changes – Google,…Read More
Every week, Wharton Social Impact Initiative presents a roundup of social impact events, conferences, opportunities and news at Wharton, and across Penn. News Pictured above: Through the Wharton Social Impact Initiative Fellowship program, two dozen students recently attended a tour of West Philadelphia. Led by Glenn Bryan (C’74, SW’76) Assistant Vice President of…Read More
Where others see problems, social entrepreneurs see opportunity. That’s the premise behind FastFWD – a collaboration among the Wharton Social Impact Initiative, the City of Philadelphia, and Good Company Group. Through FastFWD, the City of Philadelphia has issued an invitation to innovators across the world: Come to Philadelphia to develop…Read More
As the Philippines begins to respond to the destructive wake of Typhoon Haiyan, the world is watching and searching for ways to help. On Nov. 7, Typhoon Haiyan tore across the Philippines’ central islands, with wind speeds close to 200 miles per hour and storm surges of more than 16…Read More
