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African Narratives Film Series

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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 films that explore the diverse complexity of African life and culture and/or highlight the work of its new…Read More

Jules van Binsbergen Appointed Director of the Lauder Institute

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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

Master’s Thesis Winners Discuss Their Research

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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

Lauder Love: The Journey of Married Couples Through the Joint Degree

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 joint degree program with your significant other? We…Read More

LAUDER CLASS OF 2024 GRADUATE SHOWCASE

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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

Earth Day Spotlight: Alumni Making an Impact in Sustainability

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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

New Lauder Course Explores Urban Design, Innovation, and Leadership in Cities Around the Globe

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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

First Lauder Intercultural Venture to Georgia Featured in Penn Today

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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

2024 Jacobson Global Venture Awards Winners Announced!

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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

Martine R. Haas to Step Down as Director of the Lauder Institute

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