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Wharton

Thomas S. Robertson, Dean, Reliance Professor of Management and Private Enterprise, and Professor of Marketing

Innovation and Leadership: The Campaign for Wharton
Campaign Chair(s): Robert M. Levy, WG'74
Campaign Goal: $550 million
Priority Highlights: Global Leadership Institute, Entrepreneurship Institute, Program for Social Impact, Emerging and Current Research Programs, Global Curriculum and Programming, Endowed Fellowships and Scholarships, Endowed Professorships, Faculty Scholar Awards, Technology and Facilities, Annual Giving

At the Wharton School, knowledge is combined with hands-on application to fuel the growth of industries and economies around the world. Its objective is to benefit the global business community through the lessons taught by the largest, most published, and most cited business school faculty in the world.

Download the Innovation and Leadership case statement > (PDF, 2.12 MB)

UPDATE 2008: THE FIRST YEAR OF MAKING HISTORY
Thomas Robertson reflects on the first year of the Campaign and looks ahead...

Last year's greatest fundraising triumph?
 Exceeding fundraising goals with a new philosophy of cooperation, leading to new research centers and faculty resources.
Biggest (and nicest!) surprise?
 It was wonderful to return to Wharton and be reminded of the tremendous scale and scope of the School -- unparalleled among peer international business schools.
Most memorable moment?
 Meeting our outstanding alumni at our Global Alumni Forums in Lima, Ho Chi Minh City, and Cape Town.
Your main focus this year?
 To continue to expand the School's global presence, and to work with the Penn community to fulfill what we believe are our global obligations to social responsibility and economic welfare.
What's most exciting about Making History?
 Considering the state of the world's financial markets, Wharton is reminded of our mission as a school, as we consider the vital impact and practical applications of the knowledge we create.