Wharton Stories

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Wharton first-years helped pilot a new activity that familiarized them with Philadelphia and connected them to each other in a meaningful way.

Finding Camaraderie by Finding City Hall

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Exploring Morocco: Lauder Culture Quest 2024

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“Students come to Wharton to amplify their impact and accelerate their careers, whether advancing within their current organization or exploring new opportunities,” says EMBA Admissions Director Barbara Craft.

5 Essential Career Support Insights for Wharton EMBA Students and Alumni

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Grace Gramins, W’26, finds harmony between music production and business.

Finding the Rhythm Behind Business Fundamentals

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Y-Prize 2024-25 Finalists Announced

Jameel Janjua on Rogers Dry Lakebed at Edwards Air Force Base, California

Wharton MBA student is out of this world

Yemi Ahouanmenou, WG’25, with classmates during a visit to Spear Street Capital New York City Credit: Yemi Ahouanmenou
“The breadth of exposure to a global curriculum and to professionals from places I’ve never been in the world has been incredibly fruitful from both a personal and professional perspective,” says second-year Wharton EMBA student Yemi Ahouanmenou, WG’25.

Learning How to Make a Bigger Global Impact

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An immersive look inside Team Sailing, a Wharton Leadership Venture designed to foster team cohesion in a high-pressure environment.

Trimming the Jib and Other Ways to Think About Business 

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Personal experience and selfless family sacrifice led Tsion Bezabih, W’27, to create a nonprofit aimed at helping young people connect.

Bridging the Cultural Divide

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“The ability to take electives with a different cohort is an extraordinary opportunity to build connections with more students from differing backgrounds and industries,” says Richard Waterman, Deputy Vice Dean for Wharton’s EMBA Program.

Wharton EMBA Program Offers Cross-Cohort Flexibility