(Outlet: Penn Today) To better understand the impact of Hurricane Ida on Philadelphia, an interdisciplinary research team from the University of Pennsylvania has developed a high-resolution model, paving the way for better forecasting to mitigate damage as extreme weather events become more common.…Read More
(Outlet: Wharton Magazine) Scholars, including Sanya Carley, who leads Penn’s Kleinman Center for Energy Policy and is an affiliated scholar of the Climate Center, examine the implications of the data-center boom for land use, energy, and the environment.…Read More
Deepen your knowledge, expand your toolkit, and power your impact this fall. 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
By demystifying PRI adoption while respecting its genuine challenges, this research helps more foundations find their own path toward successful implementation. …Read More
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
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
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
(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
(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
Wharton Impact is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the John M. Bendheim Loan Forgiveness Fund for Public Service.…Read More
