Wharton Stories: Community

“I hope my story inspires others to navigate their life challenges successfully, pursue their passions, and recognize that an MBA education is within reach.” – Sheila Xu, WG’24

In Honor of Deaf Awareness Month, Meet the Pioneering Sheila Xu

“We do a really good job at making Wharton Latino feel like home; for everyone, Wharton or not, Latino or not…[the club] is about finding a new home that cares about you and your growth.” – Leah Mizrachi, W’24, President of Wharton Latino

In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Wharton’s Latinx Community Comes Together

“The faculty are not just experts in their fields; they’re also mentors who want to see their students succeed.” – Brandon Cohen, WG’18

How Two Wharton EMBA Alums Constructed New Business

”We seek to steer the community to a place where Wharton students—undergraduates and MBAs alike—feel they have adequate resources and support, whatever challenges they are facing.” — Eddie Banks-Crosson, Director of Student Life, the Wharton MBA Program

Learn, Lead, Live: Inside Wharton’s Wellness Program

“At Wharton, you can truly customize your experience and tailor it to your goals. I realized there were so many things I could do and consider, but having my top priorities in mind at all times helped prevent analysis paralysis and maximize my time effectively.” – Sara Ganz, WG’24 and MBA Leadership Fellow

Back-to-School Wisdom From a Wharton MBA Leadership Fellow

“Community engagement and collaboration are central principles for the office and our strategic initiatives.” — Dr. Renita Miller, Wharton’s Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer

Community Engagement Comes to Life With Wharton’s Coalition for Equity and Opportunity and the Office of DEI

“You are going to meet people at Pre-Term who are going to be in your life for the rest of your life, so take time to get to know everyone around you.” — Kristen Auch, Director of External Strategy, MBA Admissions

Wharton MBA Pre-Term: An Unforgettable Orientation Experience

“While pursuing the Wharton MBA as a working parent is demanding, it is indeed feasible. It revolves around setting priorities, effective time management, and having a supportive network.” – Christopher Hayden, WG’24

Father’s Day Reflections: EMBA Student Shares Advice for New Parents

“The beauty of Wharton is that you can be part of multiple communities; and for me, the AAPI community has been a backbone to my Wharton experience.” — George Iwaoka, WG’23

Nurturing Community: The Impact of AAPI Wharton Student Clubs

“I met a lot of wonderful people, and the exercises in which we’ve engaged really broadened my perspective, even within my own Asian community. We share experiences…and recognize each other on our respective journeys.” – Winni Zhang, W’23

At Wharton, Three Students of Asian Heritage Found An Abundance of Community