PHILADELPHIA, September 23, 2020 — The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce a $2.5 million commitment from undergraduate alumni Bobby Turner, W’84 and Lauren Golub Turner, W’85 to sustain and strengthen the MIINT (MBA Impact Investing Network & Training) program, a collaboration between the Wharton…Read More
Social Impact
Applications open for the John M. Bendheim Loan Forgiveness Fund
Wharton MBA alumni: receive a financial award for your career in social impact. If you’re a recent graduate in a nonprofit, education, government, or social impact career, apply to join the nearly 100 different Wharton alumni who have already received $2 million in loan forgiveness awards. Applications are now open for the Bendheim…Read More
Register for a Fall 2020 Social Impact Course
Learn more about the intersection of social impact and business with Wharton courses next semester. Students—we are wishing you the best as you navigate the rest of this semester online. Though we understand everyone is focused on the immediate future, you may also be starting to think about your Fall…Read More
Three Leaders in Business, Government, and Nonprofit to Discuss How to Solve the World’s Biggest Problems
The Turner Social Impact Executive Speaker Series is pleased to welcome Antony Bugg-Levine, Valerie Jarrett, and Dalia Wilson-Scott to the Wharton School. On February 25th, Penn and Wharton students will have the opportunity to hear from three industry leaders on the evolving role of business, government, and nonprofits. Antony Bugg-Levine…Read More
Check Out These Spring 2020 Social Impact Courses
Learn more about the intersection of social impact and business. Take a course at Wharton this coming semester. Wharton offers numerous courses that will help you understand and tackle many of the most pressing social and environmental challenges in the world. We’ve updated our Social Impact Courses page so that…Read More
Financial Times Highlights Wharton Social Impact Research and Programs in a Special Report
The Financial Times featured Wharton and the Wharton Social Impact Initiative (WSII) in an October 20th article about business schools shaping the future of social impact. The article prominently featured the WISE Fellowship, Wharton Impact Ventures Associates (WIVA), and WSII research on what makes companies good employers for women and…Read More
Patagonia’s Vincent Stanley to Visit Campus as a Turner Social Impact Executive Speaker
This year, the Turner Social Impact Executive Speaker Series is pleased to invite Vincent Stanley, Director of Philosophy at Patagonia, to the Wharton School. Penn/Wharton students will have the opportunity to hear from Stanley in a fireside chat with Bobby Turner, W’84, CEO of Turner Impact Capital. Stanley will also…Read More
Applications open for the John M. Bendheim Loan Forgiveness Fund
Wharton MBA alumni: receive a financial award for your career in social impact. If you’re a recent graduate in a nonprofit, education, government, or social impact career, apply to join the nearly 100 different Wharton alumni who have already received $1.9 million in loan forgiveness awards. Applications are now open for the Bendheim…Read More
8 Wharton Faculty & Doctoral Students Awarded Funding for Social Impact Research
Rigorous research provides the foundation for meaningful and sustainable social change. The Wharton Social Impact Initiative Fund for Social Impact Research helps support faculty and doctoral research across many areas and disciplines. We’re pleased to announce the 2019-2020 WSII Fund for Social Impact Research winners: FACULTY Hamsa Bastani, Assistant Professor…Read More
Recently Launched: Wharton Alumni Social Impact Club
Alumni—there are more ways than ever to engage in social impact. Learn more about getting involved. Wharton alumni are leaders in business, government, academia, philanthropy, and more. Though their diverse experiences span sectors, social impact is a common thread. “Our alumni have a deep commitment to social impact and strong…Read More