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Students Discover Their Voices at the KWHS Global Young Leaders Academy

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Ananya Grover, a high school student from Amity International School, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, has an important message about people like her – namely, teenagers. “I think it’s very important to understand that teenagers have a voice that they want to express,” says Grover. “All teenagers should be encouraged to…Read More

Parkland Activism: Teens Embrace ‘The Power of the Moment’

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On Wednesday, March 14, 2018, high school students across the U.S. walked out of school to protest gun violence, staying out of class for at least 17 minutes to honor each victim in the deadly shooting on February 14 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. It was…Read More

Keeping Fear, Frustration and Joy Out of Your Stock Portfolio

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David S. is a senior at Bergen County Technical High School in Teterboro, N.J., U.S. A lover of all-things finance, David competed in Region 3 of the 2018 Wharton Global High School School Investment Competition. Of all the lessons that David and his teammates took away from their competition experience,…Read More

Teams Show Off Their Strategic Thinking at the First-ever Investment Competition Regional Finals in China

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The Penn Wharton China Center (PWCC) inside the World Financial Center in Beijing was a flurry of activity at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 10. In keeping with the mission of the center, which was opened in 2015, it promised to be a day of collaboration, education and research with…Read More

Bangalore Is Abuzz Over the Results of the KWHS Investment Competition Region 2 Finale

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As the sun shone brightly over Bangalore, India at 9.00 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, a swarm of bees clustered high above the entrance to the N. Narayan Murthy building of the Infosys Limited corporate headquarters in Electronics City. The throng – clinging to the face of the building –…Read More

Educator Toolkit: Energy Economics

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Why This Matters Now While energy economics may sound like a daunting topic, it is actually a dynamic area of discussion, drawing on everything from global economic policy and leadership skills, to social impact. Energy economics refers to the supply and use of energy in societies around the world. A…Read More

A Michael Kors Knitwear Designer Discusses the Career She Believes She Was ‘Meant to Do’

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This Valentine’s Day at Lincoln Center in New York City, famed designer Michael Kors put on a fall 2018 runway show featuring many classics -- argyle sweaters, Aran cabled sweaters, tartans and plaids, stripes, leopards and Fairisle sweaters, all mixed and matched. Kors, who started his American sportswear design business…Read More

College Admission: Will the Summer Program Help You?

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The Process, a program airing on Sirius XM Channel 111, Business Radio powered by The Wharton School, offers guidance and insight into the college admission process. Host Eric J. Furda, the dean of admissions at the University of Pennsylvania, invites guests and experts to explore all aspects of the admission process, from…Read More

Designer Christian Louboutin Goes to Court to Protect His Precious Red Soles

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French fashion designer Christian Louboutin is known worldwide for shoes with an eye-catching, red lacquer sole – shoes that typically sell for $500 and up. When a well-heeled celebrity or socialite reveals that quick flash of red from the bottom of her sexy stilettos, it’s powerful publicity for the respected…Read More

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