Visionaries, rainmakers, trend-spotters, influencers, inventors, disruptors, advisers—these are Wharton alumni. Several members of the WSII team had the pleasure of attending the 52nd Wharton Global Forum in New York City, where we heard fascinating panels and networked with attendees. The common thread among these leaders in business, government, academia, and…Read More
25 business schools from around the world compete for $50,000 investment opportunity Students from the world’s top business and policy schools gathered on the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia for the culmination of the MIINT—the MBA Impact Investing Network & Training program. Three winning teams secured a total of…Read More
Politics. Racism. Recidivism. The economy. Topics that might be taboo at the holiday dinner table — but we think they shouldn't be. This Thanksgiving, join us for the third annual Business Radio "Giving Back" marathon where we're broadcasting the most insightful and engaging segments of "Dollars and Change" all day…Read More 
WSII summer intern Monica Volodarsky sat in on a recent live taping of “Dollars and Change,” the social impact radio show on SiriusXM’s Business Radio powered by The Wharton School. Dollars and Change is recorded live every Thursday morning from 8-10 a.m. ET with a rotating cast of hosts. Apprised…Read More
Graduation is a time of great joy and excitement—and some tears. Over the years, Wharton Social Impact Initiative has had the honor to work with so many students from across the university, and more than 80 of our social impact fellows graduated this year alone. We will miss them, and…Read More
What happens when the same minds that bring you smart phones, designer coffee, and standing desks turn their attention to social challenges such as poverty, poor education, and childhood obesity? As the official hub for social impact activities, information, and resources at Wharton, we’re proud to announce “Dollars and Change,”…Read More
