Students, want to make an impact this summer? For undergraduate, graduate, and MBA students interested in social impact, we offer two opportunities to get paid while working in an impact-related role during summer 2019. Apply soon—these opportunities are selective and funding is limited. 1. Work as a Wharton Social…Read More
In her Fellowship with Wharton Social Impact Initiative, Cathleen Gui applied what she’s learned about impact investing to the emerging field of gender lens investing. The speed at which impact investing has evolved in recent years has been rapid, going from a concept to an investing approach that is increasingly…Read More
Welcome, undergrads! Whether you’re a freshman arriving on campus for the first time, or a seasoned upperclassman making moves, there are so many exciting opportunities ahead at Penn. More and more, we see incoming students arrive on campus inspired to create change in the world and in their careers, and…Read More
At Penn, undergrads can choose from a plethora of courses relating to social impact. These interdisciplinary courses help increase understanding of business practices, while also giving students the tools to tackle the most pressing social issues affecting our world today. As you select your spring semester schedule, consider one (or more)…Read More
So you’ve got a big game-changing idea for after graduation. You’re ready to change the world. But how will you get started? The President’s Innovation and Engagement Prizes will provide recipients with up to $150,000 to develop and implement a promising local, national, or global engagement project or commercial venture…Read More
After eight years, five investments, and numerous awards, Wharton’s student-led impact investing group is ready for something new — and applications are now open. We are pleased to re-introduce the Wharton Impact Investing Partners, rebranded with a new name and new website to better reflect where the organization is going…Read More
When undergraduates join the Turner Social Impact Society, they join a community united by a shared passion for enabling social change and by a commitment exploring the business knowledge to do so. Members develop their skills through fellowship and mentorship, as well as through training opportunities, workshops and summer internships. TSIS is open…Read More
Congratulations on your acceptance to Penn! While you preview your future life in Philadelphia, we hope you’ll look into the many ways to weave social impact into your university experience. At Wharton, you can apply business strategies for a better world. The Wharton Social Impact Initiative (WSII) leverages Wharton’s strengths to develop and promote…Read More
Eliza Rothstein, C’16, is passionate about exploring the intersection of philosophy and education in order to make education engaging and empowering for students of all backgrounds. As a recipient of funding from Bendheim Fellows Social Impact Fund, she spent her summer at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Innovation and Improvement. Every…Read More
Management 100 is a highly experiential course in which teams of ten students plan and execute a field project for a client in the greater Philadelphia area. The course focuses on teamwork, group dynamics and leadership development. Three Wharton students share some of their work from this semester, exploring issues…Read More
