The ESG Initiative at the Wharton School News Student Perspective: Learning about the Future of Gender Lens Investing A group of Wharton Social Impact Fellows recently attended “Modeling a Future Gender Lens Investing Portfolio,” a conference hosted by USAID and partners. These highly engaged students have been involved in research and analysis…Read More
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Student Perspective: SiriusXM “Dollars and Change” Recap, Week of July 2
The ESG Initiative at the Wharton School News Student Perspective: SiriusXM "Dollars and Change" Recap, Week of July 2 Wharton Social Impact Fellow Petra Nichols spent a portion of her summer fellowship in the studio with us, tuning in to a live recording of "Dollars and Change," SiriusXM's only show…Read More
Student Perspective: Why I Pursue Business with a Purpose
The ESG Initiative at the Wharton School News Student Perspective: Why I Pursue Business with a Purpose Jenna Gebel, a second-year MBA candidate at Wharton, wrote about her summer internship working in sustainability at Coca-Cola’s Atlanta headquarters. I will never forget the moment when I found out I was accepted to the…Read More
SiriusXM Recap of “Dollars and Change”: Week of June 25
The ESG Initiative at the Wharton School News SiriusXM Recap of "Dollars and Change": Week of June 25 We often hear that “us young people” find it too hard to get up early in the morning. Although it might be slightly difficult to wake up in time for a 7:45am…Read More
Student Perspective: A Day in the Life at a Healthcare Accelerator
The ESG Initiative at the Wharton School News Student Perspective: A Day in the Life at a Healthcare Accelerator Earlier this month, Wharton Social Impact Initiative’s Investing in Women fellowship team traveled down to the Navy Yard to experience the day in the life of an accelerator. Wharton undergrads Emma Kloppenburg,…Read More
Student Perspective: How My Fellowship Helped Me Reimagine The Future
The ESG Initiative at the Wharton School News Student Perspective: How My Fellowship Helped Me Reimagine The Future Newly minted graduate Alexandra Tomlinson, PH'15, SP2'14, reflects on her time as a Wharton Social Impact Fellow. Alexandra spent the fall semester working on research and market analysis with Turner Impact Capital,…Read More
Social Impact Round Up: Week of March 24
The ESG Initiative at the Wharton School News Social Impact Round Up: Week of March 24 Wharton Social Impact Initiative presents a weekly round-up of events and news related to social impact topics. Social entrepreneur Joey Hundert visits with students in spring 2013. Events WSII presents: Office Hours with Social…Read More
Bendheim Loan Forgiveness Fund Aids Wharton MBAs Employed In Public Service
The ESG Initiative at the Wharton School News Bendheim Loan Forgiveness Fund Aids Wharton MBAs Employed In Public Service Wharton Social Impact Initiative is pleased to announce the 2013-2014 recipients of the John M. Bendheim Loan Forgiveness Fund for Public Service, an award bestowed upon graduates making an impact in…Read More
Ashton Kutcher talks with Wharton alum in Social Impact Speaker Series
Want to change the world? First, change yourself. That was the theme of the night, during Monday’s revealing tableside chat between Wharton alumnus Bobby Turner and actor, producer and tech investor Ashton Kutcher. The Lauren and Bobby Turner Social Impact Executive Speaker Series brings high-profile guests to campus to speak their lives…Read More