By demystifying PRI adoption while respecting its genuine challenges, this research helps more foundations find their own path toward successful implementation. …Read More
Demystifying Program-Related Investing: Lessons from Recent Adopters
Initiative News
Shaping the Future of Sustainable Finance with Kenneth Xu, Wharton MBA
As a ClimateCAP Fellow and WISC Team Lead, Wharton MBA Kenneth Xu is exploring how finance, policy, and innovation can work together to drive scalable climate solutions.…Read More
Graduate Students Lead the Future of Impact Investing in the 2025 Turner Impact Portfolio Challenge
The Turner Impact Portfolio Challenge (TIPC) equips students with the skills and experience to design investment portfolios that deliver measurable impact. The team from the University of Minnesota took home top honors in the 2025 competition. …Read More
Meet Wharton’s Newest Climate Faculty: Parinitha Sastry
Wharton is pleased to welcome 13 new faculty members this year. Parinitha (Pari) Sastry brings expertise in climate change, housing, and insurance markets.…Read More
2025 Royal Economic Society Prize winners announced
(Outlet: Royal Economic Society) The Royal Economic Society (RES) is pleased to announce that the 2025 Royal Economic Society Prize has been awarded to Grischa Perino, Robert Ritz, and Arthur van Benthem for the article ‘Overlapping Climate Policies’.…Read More
How markets can help society adapt to climate change
(Outlet: Penn Social Policy & Practice) When carefully designed and supported by thoughtful public policy, markets can play a meaningful role in helping communities effectively and efficiently manage the risks of climate change, according to a new article coauthored by Dr. R. Jisung Park. Dr. Park is an assistant professor at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) with a secondary appointment at the Wharton School.…Read More
10 Social Impact Leaders Receiving Loan Forgiveness Awards in 2026
Wharton Impact is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the John M. Bendheim Loan Forgiveness Fund for Public Service.…Read More
From Dancer to CEO: How a Wharton MBA Shaped Michael Greer’s Impact Journey
Michael Greer, WG’21, is not only the CEO of ArtsFund but also a John M. Bendheim Loan Forgiveness Fellow, a program that supports MBA alumni pursuing careers in social impact.…Read More
Migration & Organizations Conference 2026
(Call for Papers: Migration & Organizations Conference) Now in its ninth iteration, this gathering seeks to advance rigorous research and strengthen the community of scholars at the intersection of migration and organizations.…Read More
Impact Courses at Penn for Spring Semester 2026
Deepen your knowledge, expand your toolkit, and power your impact this spring. Explore some of the many courses across Wharton and Penn that bring together impact, value, and sustainable business. Whether you’re interested in climate finance, corporate responsibility, social impact, or more, there’s a course for you.…Read More