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2018 alumnus Justin Watson seeking third Super Bowl ring
2018 alumnus Justin Watson seeking third Super Bowl ring
Watson is a wide receiver on the Kansas City Chiefs, who will take on the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas.
LilyLoop wins the 2024 Y-Prize competition
LilyLoop wins the 2024 Y-Prize competition
Biodegradable sensor tampons, wearable jewelry technology, and an app for timely tampon change reminders awarded LilyLoop the annual award.
‘Bankrolling Empire: Family Fortunes and Political Transformation in Mughal India’
‘Bankrolling Empire: Family Fortunes and Political Transformation in Mughal India’
A new book by Sudev Sheth, senior lecturer in history and international studies, looks at how the leaders of one of the most dominant early modern polities lost their grip over empire.
How friendship and finance bloom at Wharton’s Stevens Center
How friendship and finance bloom at Wharton’s Stevens Center
Sindi Banaj and Maryem Bouatlaoui bonded in friendship as they collaborated on a college finance app built by high school students, for high school students.
Resolutions for a ‘fresh start’
Resolutions for a ‘fresh start’
The latest from the Wharton School’s faculty research podcast, “Ripple Effect,” looks into the business, psychology, and economy of resolutions in its “Fresh Start” episodes.
How common is common sense?
How common is common sense?
Researchers from Penn develop a framework for quantifying common sense, findings address a critical gap in how knowledge is understood.
The Endangered Species Act at 50
The Endangered Species Act at 50
Ahead of the anniversary, experts from four schools across the University share their thoughts on the landmark legislation.
Penn receives unrestricted $1M gift to ‘let the healing begin’
Penn receives unrestricted $1M gift to ‘let the healing begin’
Judy and Stewart Colton, longtime supporters of Penn Medicine, give to show support for Interim President J. Larry Jameson and the University’s future
Art matters: ‘Ava’ by Shirin Neshat
Art matters: ‘Ava’ by Shirin Neshat
A new installment in the “Art Matters” series examines “Ava” by photographer and filmmaker Shirin Neshat, on view at Perry World House.
Wharton experts on holiday retail
Wharton experts on holiday retail
The latest episodes of the Wharton School’s faculty research podcast, ‘Ripple Effect,’ delve into consumer trends, past recessions, future climate and AI considerations, luxury, convenience, and customer service this holiday retail season.
In the News
BBC
Boycotts aren’t the only way to hold companies accountable
Maurice Schweitzer of the Wharton School says that calls to boycott companies are complicated by the sister brands and different platforms of large corporations.
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Technical.ly Philly
Philly high schoolers develop easy app to help predict the true cost of college
Finiverse, a project run out of the Wharton School’s Stevens Center, helps high school students assess what a college education might mean for their financial situation.
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WHYY (Philadelphia)
Should you be friends with your coworkers?, update from the polls, jazz trumpet player Terell Stafford
Nancy Rothbard of the Wharton School explains how to manage the upsides and downsides of workplace friendships.
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Axios
Wawa marks a 60th anniversary milestone
Barbara Kahn of the Wharton School says that Wawa’s endurance has been fueled by authenticity, a fun name, and its offering of fresh quality foods.
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CNN
Why Corporate America is keeping quiet on abortion
In a Q&A, Cait Lamberton of the Wharton School discusses the changing winds of corporate activism and the dilemma business leaders find themselves in with abortion.
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