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When the Schuylkill swallowed the city: Lessons from Hurricane Ida’s historic flood

(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
Wharton Studies the Impact of Data Centers

(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
Impact Courses at Penn for Fall Semester 2026

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
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