Tune in to get an introduction to our new head of operations (Catherine Wasner) and exciting LIAA updates.

Zoom link will arrive in a separate email from zoom upon registration.

Please join us for a gathering of Philly-area Lauder alumni, faculty and students on April 30 from 5:30-8pm. Spouses and partners are welcome.

Many thanks to Trevor Prichett '06 and to Yards Brewery for hosting this event.  

When: April 30, 2026 5:30-8 PM, EDT
Where: Yards Brewing

Address: 500 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123

Parking: Accessible on 5th Street in the lot behind the brewery.  There is also street parking and easy access to SEPTA

Cost: $20 covers endless apps (plenty for dinner) and open bar

Please click "Register" to RSVP and send payment via Venmo to Laura Goldenberg (@Laura-Goldenberg) by April 24th.

Looking forward to seeing many of you! Any questions, please contact Laura Goldenberg at 9178542817. 

Webinar with Julia Gray, Lauder Co-Director.

Global business leaders can no longer rely on surface indicators of stability. Many international institutions continue to exist, but their capacity to enforce rules or coordinate cooperation has weakened. Recognizing that shift requires ongoing intellectual adaptation. In this session, Julia Gray guides you through her concept of “zombie internationalism” to illustrate how Lauder trains students to update their mental maps of global order. Through the SAS curriculum’s focus on political institutions, regional dynamics, and historical change, Lauder students learn to separate institutional appearance from institutional performance. That habit of structured rethinking is critical for leaders navigating geopolitical volatility and shifting market conditions.

Wharton is excited to welcome the following alumni back to campus for Reunion in the spring of 2026: Wharton MBA classes from graduating years ending in a one or six (e.g. 2001 and 1996). Find your class here - and see more information on the lauder-specific reception below. 

Congratulations on your milestone Reunion! In celebration of this special moment, you’re invited to join Lauder Institute staff and fellow alumni for the Lauder Alumni Reception Saturday, May 16 5:00–6:30 p.m. Jon M. Huntsman Hall Philadelphia, PA Stop by to hear from Lauder leadership and catch up with Lauder graduates like you at our open house-style reception. We look forward to welcoming you back to campus! RSVP For the Alumni Reception Here!

Join us for our annual new student welcome reception in New York City on May 28.  Meet students from the class of '28, see fellow alumni and Lauder staff, and enjoy the food and drink.  Registration is now open. We hope to see you there!

Date to be confirmed - more details to come!

Dates to be confirmed - more details to come!

Date to be confirmed - more details to come!

More details to come!