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Impact Courses at Penn for Spring Semester 2026

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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

Impact investment’s open secret is spotty data. Better measurement can change that

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(Outlet: World Economic Forum) Impact investing focuses on creating positive impacts instead of merely avoiding social or environmental harm. But it can be difficult to measure, leaving business leaders unsure about how to implement it and whether it’s having any real effect. Recent academic research highlights the benefits of impact measurement and shows how managers ...Read More

2025 Migration and Organizations Conference

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The 2025 Migration and Organizations Conference was a two-day event packed with panels and research presentations, and it culminated with a symposium designed especially for doctoral students. About 20 students were invited to share their dissertation ideas and elicit feedback from the professors and practitioners in attendance. Read More

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