Wharton Stories: Global

PWCC Celebrates Chinese Folk Performing Arts

Penn alumni and Chinese musicians connect at the Penn Wharton China Center in Beijing for a folk arts performance.

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Image: Left, Jin Yuchen, WG'14, and Liu Tianyi wow the audience with their musical talent.
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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

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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

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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

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Exploring Morocco: Lauder Culture Quest 2024

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