The Wharton School has long been synonymous with an educational experience at the leading edge of global business and finance.
The School has solidified this reputation during the More Than Ever campaign, thanks in part to the newly established Stevens Center for Innovation in Finance. Now, a $5 million Bitcoin gift from an anonymous donor is poised to ensure that Wharton remains at the vanguard of business education. Facilitated by NYDIG, an industry leader in providing Bitcoin technology and financial services, the landmark commitment—the University’s largest gift made via cryptocurrency—will support the growth of programs within the Stevens Center.
“With finance at the heart, history, and future of the Wharton School, we are honored to receive this incredible gift,” said Wharton Dean Erika James. “This investment marks a new era and mode of giving to the University and lifts up opportunities for students to become tomorrow’s leaders in finance – through exceptional coursework and transformative interactions with policymakers and industry experts. The blend of innovative philanthropy with the outcomes this promises for students makes this a truly exciting moment for the Wharton community.”
This investment marks a new era and mode of giving to the University and lifts up opportunities for students to become tomorrow’s leaders in finance.”Erika James, Dean of the Wharton School
The Stevens Center for Innovation in Finance was established with the support and partnership of 1991 Wharton undergraduate alumnus Ross Stevens and remains a top entity for education and research in the field of fintech, a rising area of interest among Penn students. By engaging students with Wharton faculty and financial institution leaders, they become immersed in learning about the digital currency ecosystem. Led by Faculty Director David Musto, the Ronald O. Perelman Professor in Finance, the Stevens Center connects curriculum, industry resources and data, events, and partnerships that advance opportunities in fintech.
Learn more about this gift on Penn Today.
Penn is happy to consider proposed gifts of cryptocurrency with a minimum value of $10,000. Please e-mail giftplan@dev.upenn.edu for more information.
