Wharton's Venture Lab awards over $150,000 to student entrepreneur teams at annual Startup Challenge

At the Venture Lab Startup Challenge finals, teams pitched their company ideas live before an audience and panel of alumni judges, competing for a total of $250,000 in cash prizes.

Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio speaks at Perry World House on development and progress

In his presentation, Bio emphasized the importance of education, gender equality, and youth-oriented programs to further advance Sierra Leone and the continent of Africa.

Wharton announces speakers for 2024 Commencement ceremonies

1999 Wharton graduate Vivek Bantwal and head of Global Financing Group at Goldman Sachs will speak at the undergraduate ceremony, while 1991 Wharton graduate and T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert will speak at the MBA graduation ceremony.

Penn Libraries honors Black History Month with book and DVD collection, historical exhibition

This year, Van Pelt Library curated a ten-piece collection of books and DVDs that highlight Black authors and filmmakers, with topics ranging from jazz music to community activism.

Penn Center for Innovation selects John Swartley as inaugural chief innovation officer

In the newly created role, Swartley will work to expand the center's work across the University as a whole, according to the PCI announcement.