Articles by Bryn Ferguson
09/22/15 11:57pm
Teaching creativity in the classroom
One of Wharton's most sought-after classes is in a subject many believe cannot be taught. 09/15/15 11:59pm
Wharton partners with Forbes to award $1 million in 30 Under 30 competition
With a prize pool of one million dollars, the competition is the largest of its type. The winner will receive $500,000 and the five semifinalists will each receive $100,000. 09/12/15 9:46pm
Seventy-seven student government candidates prepare for fall elections
Campaigning will begin at 7 a.m. on Monday 09/09/15 8:57pm
Gutmann visits Penn Wharton China Center for the first time
Six months after the Penn Wharton China Center kicked off in Beijing, the opening celebrations will conclude with a gala and discussion forum featuring distinguished guests from around the world. 09/02/15 12:06am
Wharton before and after: Freshmen and seniors compare experience with expectations
Both freshmen and seniors say that Wharton has defied their expectations. 08/29/15 10:00am
Lauder Institute offers new Africa program
The Lauder Institute, the graduate-level joint-degree program between International Studies in the College and either Penn Law or Wharton, will offer a new Africa program in May 2016. 07/30/15 5:30am
Penn summer programs: your guide to who's who on campus this summer
Penn students who stay on campus for the summer taking classes or researching for professors are amongst a diverse set of visitors: kids from age seven to rising high school seniors who are getting a taste of what it's like to walk on Locust. 07/23/15 4:30am
New Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life director appointed
On Tuesday, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life announced the appointment of Eddie Banks-Crosson as Director. 07/16/15 6:00am
The unexpected costs of taking time off at Penn
Students who take leaves of absence for mental health reasons do not just suffer the financial burden of hospitalizations, outpatient care and therapist visits. Many also encounter unexpected Penn-related financial difficulties. 07/09/15 3:00am
Penn Wharton China Center kicks off with "First 100 Days" celebrations, incorporating all 12 of Penn's schools
In the first 100 days since its opening on March 10th, each of Penn’s schools held its own event at the Center, and invited researchers and faculty from institutions around China. 07/02/15 5:00am
Penn pre-frosh addresses mental health concerns with Facebook support group
Even before arriving at Penn, a pre-frosh is looking to address student mental health concerns in a new way. 06/27/15 5:27pm
Penn community reacts to Supreme Court same-sex marriage ruling
As the nation reacted to the momentous decision, members of the Penn community shared their thoughts on the long-controversial issue and its new future. 06/18/15 4:18am
Asian students call for changes on campus in wake of recent racial incidents
In the wake of recent cultural conflicts on campus, many Asian American students at Penn want the university and campus organizations to do more to bridge cultural gaps between ethic groups and create more dialogue about race on campus. 06/11/15 7:12am
Student accepted to all eight Ivies chooses University of Alabama, calls Penn aid policy into question
Every year, a handful of students achieve what seems impossible to many: acceptance into all eight Ivy League schools. While many of this year’s accepted students decided to attend one of the Ivy Leagues, one student chose elsewhere. 05/28/15 6:46am
New mental health policy recommendations engage Penn faculty
A possible addition to Penn’s mental health policies and procedures may change how the faculty interacts with students. 05/26/15 10:00am
Wharton dean closes out first year with local, international experiences under his belt
Since he began his deanship last July, Garrett has practically split his time between Philadelphia and abroad. 05/21/15 10:00am
Wharton launches Snapchat account
Wharton's social media team will begin promoting the new Snapchat account during graduation festivities. 04/29/15 10:33pm
Inside Wharton's social media strategy
When it comes to Wharton's social media strategy, what may seem like a one-man show is in fact a large operation. 04/27/15 11:50pm
Wharton program for high school students provides a leg up, but not a foot in the door
Many rising high school seniors apply to the intensive business program, Leadership in the Business World, with an ultimate hope of gaining admission to Wharton. 04/25/15 12:00pm