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Wharton Experts Weigh LeBron James's Economic Impact on Philadelphia as 76ers Open Season

20 Oct 2026 2:31 a.m.

As LeBron James makes his regular-season debut for the Philadelphia 76ers, three Wharton experts discuss the economic impact the NBA great could have on Philadelphia and the wider region.

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$22.5M Gift to Penn Arts & Sciences Advances Affordability and Academic Excellence

28 Sep 2026 2:05 a.m.

A landmark gift from alumnus Gabriel Gilinski and Stephanie Gilinski will establish an endowed scholarship and professorships in history, political science, and economics at Penn's School of Arts & Sciences.

Health Science & Technology Business Education Medical Science Artificial Intelligence Energy Legal University of Pennsylvania School of Arts & Sciences Gabriel Gilinski J. Larry Jameson Wharton School Erika James StartUP Fund
Penn Nursing Professor Jie Deng to Deliver 2026 Evan C. Thompson Chair Lecture on Excellence in Teaching

25 Sep 2026 2:31 a.m.

Nursing professor Jie Deng, known for challenging and inspiring students, will deliver Penn's 2026 Evan C. Thompson Chair Lecture on Excellence in Teaching on Sept. 29.

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