Wharton Stories: Global 4 Lessons Ruth Porat Learned from the Financial Crisis Wall Street veteran and Alphabet CFO Ruth Porat, WG’87, shares four lessons from the global financial crisis that she says are “relevant today for all industries.” Read the Story “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 BordersPGS: Global Aging – Challenges and OpportunitiesVisiting the Warm Heart of AfricaWharton students share their experiences traveling abroad on four short-term programs offered by Penn.Unlocking the World: Global Learning OpportunitiesExploring Morocco: Lauder Culture Quest 2024Load More Stories
