Wharton Stories: Network

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The Alumni Insights Dinner series gives Wharton undergraduate students the opportunity to hear firsthand perspectives and advice.

Pearls of Wisdom: Dinner Series Brings Alumni Insights to Undergraduates

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“We’re not giving students a participation trophy,” says Mind the Gap founder Seth Kessler, WG’99. “We’re giving them candid, real feedback, and pushing them a little bit outside their comfort zone.”

Mind the Gap: A Mentoring Program Pairing Undergraduates With Alumni

Utkars Jain, WG’27 (third from right), with his Learning Team. (Image Credit: Anurag Maken)
“I know I’m the right person to lead this mission, but I didn’t want to be the reason it falls short because I lacked business knowledge,” says Utkars Jain, WG’27.

Building the Skills to Scale: A CEO’s Journey at Wharton

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Career Readiness @ Wharton prepares first-year students to search for internships and jobs.

Helping Undergrads Navigate Industry Recruiting

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“Students come to Wharton to amplify their impact and accelerate their careers, whether advancing within their current organization or exploring new opportunities,” says EMBA Admissions Director Barbara Craft.

5 Essential Career Support Insights for Wharton EMBA Students and Alumni

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“The ability to take electives with a different cohort is an extraordinary opportunity to build connections with more students from differing backgrounds and industries,” says Richard Waterman, Deputy Vice Dean for Wharton’s EMBA Program.

Wharton EMBA Program Offers Cross-Cohort Flexibility

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What began as a fun way to unwind before Saturday classes has grown into a beloved tradition for many students in Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives.

Wharton EMBA Students Bond On and Off the Field

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“Not only did I get to dip my toes into the world of high finance, but I also gained a community of individuals who provided me with new perspectives,” – Veronica Rubio, Wharton Academy student

New Wharton Academy Welcomes Undergrads from Around the World

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“By fostering a culture of inclusivity and understanding, we can attract more talented prospective students with disabilities to Wharton and have them to believe they can make a meaningful impact in their careers beyond Wharton.” – Sheila Xu, WG’24

How Wharton’s Disability Empowerment and Action League (DEAL) Transforms Campus

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“As a Wharton grad, I feel prepared for any challenge because I have this community of people standing by me for life.” – Neha Rastogi, WG’24

Finding Lifelong Community in Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives