Wharton Stories: Alumni

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“The thing for me when I’m hiring … is not just the grit, but the intellectual curiosity,” says Scott Kleinman, C’94, W’94, co-president of Apollo Global Management and founder of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy.

A Homecoming for Fireside Chat on Investing, Energy, and the Future of Work

Wharton's 50th class of the EMBA program. (Image Credit: Diane Sharp)
“From the outset, EMBA has been specifically designed and delivered for working professionals of diverse backgrounds, job experiences, and career aspirations. The program is as relevant nowadays as it was 50 years ago,” says Vice Dean Mauro Guillén.

50 Years of Wharton’s Executive MBA Program

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Three Wharton alumni previously profiled as undergraduates reflect on life and work after graduation.

Their Stories Then, Their Careers Now

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“At Wharton, I gained skills in finance and leadership,” says Michael Greer, WG’21, CEO of ArtsFund. “But, just as importantly, I built a network of people across industries: tech, aerospace, venture capital, government.”

From Dancer to CEO: The Impact Journey of a Wharton MBA

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“Strategy and finance matter, but alignment around a common goal is the secret sauce — especially for an organization that’s as dynamic as PHS,” says Matt Rader, WG’11, President of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS).

Inside the Philadelphia Flower Show With a Wharton Alumnus

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A generous gift from Wharton alumnus Glenn Fuhrman, W’87, WG’88, and his wife Amanda Fuhrman, C’95, brings the sizeable work of internationally acclaimed artist Jaume Plensa to Penn’s campus.

Monumental Sculpture Gifted by Wharton Alumnus

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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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Venture Lab Honors Entrepreneur and Penn Alumna Tory Burch

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“I wanted to put myself in the best position to grow and learn from the best. At the end of the day, I’d be a better lawyer for having a business education,” says Sekou Lewis, WG’25.

How a Wharton MBA is Adding Value for the Mavericks General Counsel

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Wharton MBA student is out of this world