The Wharton School’s 2024 Year in Review

Explore the Wharton School’s groundbreaking achievements and innovative thought leadership in our curated collection of the top 24 highlights of 2024. From pioneering research and inspiring alumni success stories to cutting-edge business insights and educational advancements, this compilation showcases Wharton’s commitment to excellence and influence in shaping the future of global business.

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1 Generative AI: Bridging Skills and Transforming Business at Wharton’s Workshop
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2 Exec Ed Launches New Online Program with LinkedIn’s Reid Hoffman
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3 A Series on Policies That Shape America
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4 New Wharton Academy Welcomes Undergrads from Around the World
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5 Wharton’s Strategic Investment in AI Research and Teaching
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6 AI Adoption Report: Navigating Early Years
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7 Wharton Global Youth Program Annual Report
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8 Wharton’s New Parents Policy: Supporting Young Families
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9 Bridging Ambitions and Innovations: San Francisco Semester
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10 56th Global Forum in São Paulo
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11 A Unique Path to an MBA
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12 Academia and Innovation in Philadelphia’s Tech Hub
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13 Future of Finance Podcast Series
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14 Wharton Tops Poets&Quants’ 2024 Executive MBA Ranking
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15 Wharton EMBA Program Offers Cross-Cohort Flexibility
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16 Exec Ed Welcomes NFL for Custom Program
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17 Girls Who Invest: Inaugural Investor Leadership Program
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18 Wharton Representation at the Paris Olympics
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19 Second Chance Employment Conference
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20 Penn Wharton Budget Model’s Guide to the 2024 Presidential Candidates’ Policy Proposals
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21 New Books Published by Wharton School Press
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22 Wharton in Focus Event
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23 Turner MIINT Competition: Shaping Future Impact Investment Leaders
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24 Venture Lab Joiner Fair