Wharton Stories Search Search key topics within Wharton Stories How Olivia Turman, W’26, found community, leadership, and clarity through Williams Café. Brewing Business: A Wharton Undergrad’s Experience Managing Penn’s Student-Run CaféThe CourseCast system created by Derek Gibbs informs MBA students what classes, on average, they’re likely to receive from Wharton’s unique course scheduling system.MBA student uses AI to perfect class selection processHow some students build their leadership, academic, and professional experiences by going even further into the classroom. From Student to Teaching Assistant: Same Class, Different Takeaways“Wharton has broadened my perspective, strengthened my knowledge, and challenged me to think differently,” says Sarela Herrada, WG’25.Balancing Entrepreneurship, School, and Parenthood While Scaling a Global BusinessWharton students share their experiences traveling abroad on four short-term programs offered by Penn.Unlocking the World: Global Learning OpportunitiesWithin two months of graduating, Alex Daie, WG’24, transitioned from flying jets for the US Navy to becoming the CFO of a $100-million revenue business.From Cockpits to C-Suites: How Wharton’s EMBA Propelled a Military Career into Finance Leadership“The nonprofit sector is a major part of the global economy. This course gives students the chance to gain practical experience and fill in a missing piece of the puzzle for those interested in social impact,” says David Rhode.Wharton Launches Social Impact Practicum for EMBA Students“The ETA community at Wharton played an enormous role in helping me pivot my career, so I’m committed to paying it forward.” – Jason Nguyen WG25From Venture Capital to Acquisition: One MBA Student’s Journey to Entrepreneurship at Wharton“One of the highlights of living in Philadelphia is its food scene. It’s a delicious microcosm of the city’s soul—a place where flavors tell stories, and every meal is an adventure.” — Vivian Tseng, WG25A Wharton MBA’s Guide to Philadelphia’s Best Restaurants“We are a testament to the strength of Wharton relationships and using what we learned in class to build financial businesses that are really thriving,” says Aaron Ishikawa, WG’21.Wharton EMBA Alums Leverage Education and Network to Launch VC FundLoad More Stories
