Wharton Stories: Global

The World Health Organization Rep. Shares Her COVID-19 Prediction for the Coming Months

“Employers should make the resources available to their staff that the staff need, and the staff need to take personal responsibility for respecting certain basic new rules for the time being.”

Image: Image created by Tracy Chen. Submitted for United Nations Global Call Out To Creatives - help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Five people wearing conference lanyards stand in a row to pose for a photo at the Wharton Global Youth Learning Sprint.
“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 Dubai

A large group of people wearing safety gear stands in front of an orange industrial structure labeled
Supported 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 Initiative

A group of people examines a detailed architectural model of a city development, likely in a showroom or exhibition space.

Lauder Institute’s Immersive Journey Through Oman and UAE

Dr. Bukhosi Dube, WG’24, Dr. Cynthia Obiozor, WG’24, and Penn Medicine Prof. Bruce Levine at the World Cancer Congress in Geneva (Credit: Denis Migliorini, MD)
“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

Sona Sundaramurthy with classmates in Bangkok
“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 Experience

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Jaein Kim, W’25, reflects on her weeklong Wharton Leadership Ventures Expedition backpacking in Ecuador.

A Step at a Time: From Cotopaxi to Antisana

Wharton Global Cohort students in Berlin and Bangkok. Credit: Wharton Alumni Magazine
Members 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 Borders

Photo credits : Courtesy of Penn Abroad
PGS: Global Aging – Challenges and Opportunities

Visiting the Warm Heart of Africa

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Wharton students share their experiences traveling abroad on four short-term programs offered by Penn.

Unlocking the World: Global Learning Opportunities

A group of people riding camels in a desert setting, waving and smiling. The sky is cloudy with a sun near the horizon, creating a warm and adventurous atmosphere.

Exploring Morocco: Lauder Culture Quest 2024