Wharton Stories: Global How to Maximize the Potential of Social Impact Initiatives Umi Howard shares 4 valuable insights he’s gained over the past 5 years as Director of the Lipman Family Prize. Read the Story As Thouron Scholars, Andrew Schmidt and Sriya Teerdhala — both Wharton undergraduates in the Roy and Diana Vagelos Program in Life Sciences and Management (LSM) — will receive graduate support for study in the U.K.Wharton LSM Undergraduates Named 2026 Thouron ScholarsThe Lauder Institute leads students on short-term academic immersions in destinations around the world through Lauder Intercultural Ventures (LIVs). Site visits, expert discussions, and cultural engagement allow students to examine how history, policy, and economic forces shape conditions on the ground.Lauder Intercultural Ventures Immerse Students in Global Learning“Whether virtual or in person, networking is proactive,” says Mrugesh Desai, WG’25. “You need to make the effort, but the effort always pays off.” How Students in Wharton’s EMBA Global Cohort Build Community“Learning Sprints give [high school] students an opportunity to really understand what it feels like to be in a Wharton classroom and to learn from Wharton faculty,” says Lena Elguindi, senior director of programs for Wharton Global Youth Program.Wharton Global Youth Program Introduces Learning Sprint in DubaiSupported by Wharton and the philanthropic Tanoto Foundation, the Tanoto Initiative has fostered close ties between the School and Southeast Asian institutions.Globalizing Education Through the Tanoto InitiativeLauder Institute’s Immersive Journey Through Oman and UAE “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“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 ExperienceJaein Kim, W’25, reflects on her weeklong Wharton Leadership Ventures Expedition backpacking in Ecuador. A Step at a Time: From Cotopaxi to AntisanaMembers of Wharton’s first Global Executive MBA cohort reflect on their academic journeys and the opportunities the program’s hybrid design unlocked for them.Education Without BordersLoad More Stories
