Wharton Stories Search Search key topics within Wharton Stories “This course anchors Orientation Week — a critical period that sets expectations, builds momentum, and begins the process of transformation,” says Deputy Dean Nancy Rothbard.Transforming Leadership and Teamwork: Strategic Success in Wharton’s Executive MBAWharton MBA students come from a wide variety of backgrounds, industries, companies, and undergraduate institutions; there truly is no single “right” path to business school.Inbox Confessionals: Answers to Common Wharton MBA Questions“If I hadn’t gone to Wharton, I’d still be on the corporate climb and wouldn’t have discovered this knowledge, passion and confidence for entrepreneurship,” says Caroline Chapdelain, WG’22. How these EMBA Students Became Entrepreneurs Through Business Acquisition“That wasn’t just a Wharton highlight—it was a life highlight. It was a leadership journey that made me see myself differently,” says Julie Zhao, WG’25, of her experience in Wharton’s Leadership Venture in Antarctica.Conquering Motherhood, a Startup, and Seven Continents at WhartonA Legal Studies & Business Ethics course takes students into nature to test their leadership and teamwork skills.Wharton in the Wild“This trek reminded us that beauty is not just about products, it’s about people, passion, and purpose. It’s a space where creativity and commerce meet, where diverse perspectives can drive positive change, and where MBAs have a unique opportunity to lead with both intentionality and heart.” – Aarati Cohly WG25Wharton Beauty Trek: Merging Fashion, Innovation, and Global Business “I never imagined collaborating with Wharton and Penn faculty on something of this magnitude. Our research shows that CAR-T therapy can be within reach for countries that never considered it an option,” says Cynthia Obiozor, WG’24.Wharton EMBA Team Drives Cancer Innovation in Africa“It became clear that physical activity and nutrition were lifting my mood in ways I had never experienced before,” says Priyanka Vergadia, WG’25, about her focus on health during the Wharton EMBA program.MBA Success: Transforming Her Health and CareerOne student’s quest to help classmates see that the Wharton undergraduate experience is about more than grades and job offers.Stopping to Smell the Roses“I really appreciate the global diversity within the cohort. Class discussions bring in unique perspectives from various industries, markets, and countries around the world, which enriches the learning experience,” says Sona Sundaramurthy, WG’25.Student Journeys: Exploring Wharton’s Global Cohort ExperienceLoad More Stories
