Wharton Stories Search Search key topics within Wharton Stories In the wake of the SCOTUS ruling on Affirmative Action, Xavier Shankle, W’24, told the White House they needed to do something, and they did. The Advocate: An Undergrad Fosters Educational Equity“Being at Wharton is actually a great time to start a family. It certainly takes a village – but you have so much support here. Wharton gave me more decision-making power and flexibility in becoming a mother than I would have ever imagined.” — Nancy Yuan, WG’24How Wharton’s “New Parents Accommodation Policy” Supports Young FamiliesAnthony Yang, W’24, photographed the Successful Transition and Empowerment Program (STEP) from fall 2022 through summer 2023.Photo Essay: A Year in the Life of STEPSince 2001, the Wharton Asia Exchange (WAX) club has served as a pre-professional community for undergraduate students who have an interest in the Asian business landscape.Wharton Asia Exchange: Bridging Cultures, Building BusinessesWharton seniors reflect on their participation in Environmental, Social and Governance Initiative programsA Look at Three Undergraduate ESG ExperiencesChandler McCleskey, W’24, reflects on being a teaching assistant for WH2010, the business communication course for Wharton undergraduates.Communicating Communication: An Undergrad’s Experience as a TA“In a classroom setting, it’s concept; but at Venture Lab, it’s execution. Because I know how important receiving that validation was to me as a young founder, it’s so rewarding to offer that back in turn at Venture Lab today.” – Shanel Fields, WG’23Founders Come Full Circle at Wharton’s Venture LabA new Wharton course serves low-income taxpayers and provides students with experiential learning.From the Classroom to the Community: ABCS Course Helps Philly File Taxes“As a Wharton grad, I feel prepared for any challenge because I have this community of people standing by me for life.” – Neha Rastogi, WG’24Finding Lifelong Community in Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives“These new concentrations allow students to further demonstrate their aptitude in multiple disciplines of business.” – Dr. Richard Waterman, Deputy Vice Dean for Wharton’s EMBA ProgramWharton’s EMBA Program Gains Two New Concentrations in Healthcare, Business AnalyticsLoad More Stories
