Lauder Institute News

 Journeying Around the Globe: 2024 Summer Immersions Summer Immersions for the Class of 2026 are now in progress. An essential component of the Lauder Institute’s International Studies curriculum, Summer Immersion takes first-year students on a global journey for five weeks, offering a unique blend of field-based and interdisciplinary learning. Under the guidance of faculty directors and ...Read More

Jules van Binsbergen, Professor of Finance, The Wharton School June 25, 2024 University of Pennsylvania Provost John L. Jackson, Jr. has announced the appointment of Jules van Binsbergen, the Nippon Life Professor in Finance at the Wharton School, as the Lauder Professor and Anthony L. Davis Director of the Joseph…Read More Read More

Master's Thesis Winners Discuss Their Research Reginald H. Jones Research Prizewinners (Graduation 2024) / Pictured from left to right: Kenric Tsethlikai (Lauder Institute Managing Director), Karim Stinner (G24, WG24), Cristian Navarro Delgado (G24, WG24), Maithili Appalwar (G24, WG24) Each year at graduation, the Lauder Institute recognizes academic excellence by awarding…Read More Read More

Over the years, the Lauder Institute has been the birthplace of 68 marriages giving the phrase #LauderLove an even deeper meaning. But what about the couples that arrive at Lauder already married? What are the advantages and challenges of doing a 2-year dual degree program with your significant other? We…Read More Read More

CLASS OF 2024 GRADUATE SHOWCASE ALEXIA SAHUE Africa Program (French) "If you're seeking a transformative experience that shapes you into a dynamic leader, gently pushes your boundaries, and equips you for success in any professional landscape, Lauder is the place to be." Expand for Full InterviewYour hometown Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire…Read More Read More

April 22, 2024 This Earth Day, we highlight the noteworthy efforts of three Lauder alumni who are working actively in their careers to address complex and urgent environmental challenges and build a more sustainable future. All three alumni, who occupy a strategic position at the intersection of business and sustainability,…Read More Read More

New Lauder Course Explores Urban Design, Innovation, and Leadership in Cities Around the Globe April 10, 2024 A new course at the Lauder Institute, The City Paradox: Design, Innovation, and Leadership, explores the intricate nature of cities as both engines of prosperity and arenas of inequality and violence. Led by…Read More Read More

First Lauder Intercultural Venture to Georgia Featured in Penn Today April 1, 2024 Penn Today featured the Lauder Institute’s March 2024 Lauder Intercultural Venture (LIV) to Georgia in Eastern Europe. The venture was the LIV program's first visit to this location. With an "Edge of Empires" theme, the LIV provided…Read More Read More

The Joseph H. Lauder Institute of Management and International Studies established the Jacobson Global Venture Awards in 2017 thanks to the generosity of Andrew Jacobson, WG’93, and Lauder alumna Marina Kunis Jacobson, G’93, WG’93. Venture Awards provide Lauder students with resources to focus their energies on their entrepreneurial venture during…Read More Read More

February 19, 2024 University of Pennsylvania Provost John L. Jackson, Jr. has announced that Martine R. Haas, the Lauder Professor and Anthony L. Davis Director of the Lauder Institute, will step down from her role as Director after a successful five-year term. As of June 30th, 2024, Martine will return…Read More Read More

Lauder Community Language Initiative Expands Horizons The Lauder Community Language Initiative offers beginner-level language classes to students, faculty, and staff The Lauder Institute has long been recognized for its commitment to preparing interculturally competent students for global careers through language study. Our student body has a deep interest in language…Read More Read More

The 2024 Lauder Global Business Insight Report is now available! This year's report, written by first-year Lauder students, explores the myriad ways in which nations, institutions, and individuals are working toward a more sustainable future. Learn how digitization is driving greater financial inclusion in Latin America and India. Find out…Read More Read More

Inaugural African Narratives Film Series The Lauder Institute and Penn's Center for Africana Studies are pleased to present African Narratives, a new film series that showcases global African cinema. The series will feature two films that explore the diverse complexity of African life and culture and/or highlight the work of…Read More Read More

CULTURE QUEST PHILIPPINES  Over the 2023/2024 Winter Break, more than 30 Lauder students traveled abroad for their annual Lauder Culture Quest (LCQ) adventure, this time to Cebu City and El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines. Lauder Culture Quest is an Amazing Race-style program that enables students to vote each year…Read More Read More

The Lauder Institute is pleased to announce the winners of its International Fieldwork Photo Contest. These photos were taken by students from the Class of 2024 while completing international fieldwork for their masters research project. The photos shown below reflect research undertaken in South Korea, Japan, New Zealand, and China…Read More Read More

HONORING OUR STUDENT VETERANS November 11, 2023 On this Veterans Day, we proudly introduce four Lauder Institute students, each of whom brings a rich history of service with the U.S. Armed Forces, representing the U.S. Air Force, Army, and Navy. Veterans possess a unique and global perspective, having traversed the…Read More Read More

Four Decades of the Lauder Institute’s Global Impact As the Lauder Institute celebrates its 40th anniversary, Wharton Magazine takes a look back at our evolution as a one-of-a-kind program to develop international business leaders (and, in the process, a particularly passionate alumni network). We look forward to continuing to educate and build our extraordinary community of global ...Read More

Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month As Latinx Heritage Month (September 15th to October 15th) unfolds across the United States, the Lauder Institute is celebrating the diverse cultural heritage of its students from the Latin America (LatAm) region. Approximately 24% of students from the combined Classes of 2024 and 2025 are from Latin America or have Latin American ...Read More

Made with LauderLove: New International Recipe Book The Lauder Institute is delighted to announce the release of its inaugural recipe book featuring a collection of international recipes from the Class of 2023. The book is a reflection of the rich tapestry of cultures and backgrounds that make up the Lauder student body. Across the Class of 2023, ...Read More

A Look Inside the Hindi Summer Immersion Two first-year students from our SAMENA (Hindi) program discuss the highlights from their 5-week stint in India. ✨Yashodhana Raj (G’25, WG’25) was born in Mumbai and lived, studied, and worked in Israel, Italy, Austria, Russia, and India before joining Lauder. Her work has mainly focused on women empowerment, emerging economies, ...Read More

Linda Abraham from Accepted sat down with the Director of Admissions Marketing and Financial Aid at the Lauder Institute, Kara Keenan Sweeney, to discuss our unique Master’s of International Studies joint degree programs with The Wharton School and with Penn Law. To listen to the full interview and learn more about our admissions process, click ...Read More

Lauder Institute Director, Martine Haas, has published a new article in the Harvard Business Review about the challenges organizations face with hybrid work and how to overcome them. Summary: Hybrid working arrangements can be daunting for those about to adopt them and challenging for those who already have. But the good news is that we’re learning ...Read More