Erika H. James

@erikahjames

Dean of @Penn's @Wharton School, formerly of @EmoryGoizueta. Expert on crisis leadership and workplace diversity. Author of #ThePreparedLeader.

Philadelphia

Joined September 2009

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Erika H. James@erikahjames · Mar 1, 2023

Today we are introducing #TheWhartonWay, our strategic plan guiding how @Wharton drives greater influence and collective progress in the world. I invite you to join us as we live out the Wharton Way in practice, together. whr.tn/3Zc9tXu

erikahjames's tweet card. “How can Wharton leverage its strengths as a research powerhouse and leadership training ground to benefit more people and answer more questions to advance the world?” That was the question I found...

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Knowledge at Wharton@whartonknows · Jul 9

🎙️ Introducing This Week in Business! 🎙️ Keep up with the latest news impacting the business world through our weekly podcast, featuring interviews with @Wharton experts. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes on Wednesdays & Fridays: whr.tn/twib

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Erika H. James@erikahjames · Jun 28

This was evident during my conversations with three extraordinary people, @VKhosla, @JackieReses and @DanielLurie, who provided thought-provoking lenses on leadership in times of transformation. I left energized and enriched – and I know the hundreds who joined me feel the same.

EErika H. James@erikahjames · Jun 28

Few places embody boldness and innovation like San Francisco, which made it the perfect setting for the 57th #WhartonForum. Events like this remind me of @Wharton’s greatest strength: You – the global network we mobilize to help us stay on the leading edge of business education.

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Erika H. James@erikahjames · Jun 28

erikahjames's tweet image. Few places embody boldness and innovation like San Francisco, which made it the perfect setting for the 57th #WhartonForum.

Events like this remind me of @Wharton’s greatest strength: You – the global network we mobilize to help us stay on the leading edge of business education.

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Knowledge at Wharton@whartonknows · Jun 25

"Perspective and expertise might come from anywhere in the organization," says @Wharton's @ErikaHJames. Seeking input from a variety of areas is especially key in crises, she explains in "The Prepared Leader," her book w/ @LPWooten: whr.tn/4kYWR0R 📝: @MarissaShandell

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The Economic Club of New York@EconClubNY · May 26

The Economic Club of New York is delighted to welcome Raj Gupta, Co-Chair of the Board of Advisors, @JHU_India, and former Chair & CEO of Rohm and Haas for a webinar tomorrow. In conversation with @erikahjames, Dean, @Wharton, @Penn, and ECNY Trustee, Raj will discuss corporate…

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Erika H. James@erikahjames · May 19

Four #WhartonGrad ceremonies mixed with #WhartonReunion... always a highlight weekend of the @Wharton year! I am blown away by the strength in numbers we have in our network. Congrats to the Class of 2025, and a heartfelt thanks to the many familiar faces who returned to campus.

erikahjames's tweet image. Four #WhartonGrad ceremonies mixed with #WhartonReunion... always a highlight weekend of the @Wharton year!

I am blown away by the strength in numbers we have in our network. Congrats to the Class of 2025, and a heartfelt thanks to the many familiar faces who returned to campus.

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Wharton Magazine@whartonmagazine · Apr 11

Last week, Jamie Dinan W81 led the ribbon-cutting for Dinan Hall — formerly Vance Hall. Dean @erikahjames celebrated Dinan's renovation gift: "You bring deep knowledge and fondness for this University to every conversation, every meeting, every exchange.” whr.tn/42nqdhc

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The Wharton School@Wharton · Apr 15

🎧 “Where AI Works,” our new podcast exploring AI’s real-world impact on business in collaboration with @Accenture, launches this Thursday, April 17 wherever you get your podcasts: whr.tn/3G4AiIu The first season on AI in marketing will be hosted by Prof. @KHosanagar,…

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Erika H. James@erikahjames · Apr 2

When we launched @WhartonAIAI last year, I kept coming back to this: Over its 150-year history, @Wharton has consistently met the moment. This is yet another example. I have no doubt that our faculty, students, and alumni will further cement Wharton as THE place to study AI.

TThe Wharton School@Wharton · Apr 2

NEWS: Starting this fall, students will be able to declare Artificial Intelligence for Business (BUAI) as a #WhartonUndergrad concentration and #WhartonMBA major. Supported by @WhartonAIAI the BUAI curriculum will include courses on applied machine learning, data science,…

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Erika H. James@erikahjames · Feb 3

While AI is transforming so much around us, for the most part we can’t actually SEE it. Does that reality lead to mistrust? That’s the question I posed to @ReidHoffman at @Wharton's Tarnopol Dean’s Lecture, “Embracing AI with Vision and Purpose": whr.tn/3CMziY1

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Erika H. James@erikahjames · Jan 27

Thank you, @ReidHoffman, for joining us on campus today to discuss the future of AI!

RReid Hoffman@reidhoffman · Jan 27

Had a great time speaking with @Wharton & @Penn students about curing cancer with AI, Superagency, and my time in college (not that long ago...)

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The Wharton School@Wharton · Jan 23

Join us on January 27 as we livestream a sit-down conversation between Dean @ErikaHJames and @ReidHoffman, tech visionary and co-founder of LinkedIn, as they examine the profound implications of an AI-powered future: whr.tn/3Ege5WK Drawing from his upcoming book,…

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Erika H. James@erikahjames · Dec 19

My trip to @Wharton's San Francisco campus last week included stops at @KHosanagar’s @AIatWharton chat with @CadeMetz and the @LauderInstitute's alumni event. Thanks to all who represent our school so well on the left coast – always great to see you! #WhartonProud

erikahjames's tweet image. My trip to @Wharton's San Francisco campus last week included stops at @KHosanagar’s @AIatWharton chat with @CadeMetz and the @LauderInstitute's alumni event.

Thanks to all who represent our school so well on the left coast – always great to see you! #WhartonProud

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Erika H. James@erikahjames · Dec 11

It’s vital that schools and their surrounding cities make each other stronger, and in that spirit I was grateful to be here. By collaborating, we can resolve shared problems at home that can benefit society at large. Thank you to @GlobalPhila and congrats to my fellow honorees!

GGlobal Philadelphia@GlobalPhila · Dec 10

Yesterday, we didn't just host an awards ceremony – we celebrated a decade of Philadelphia's global transformation. To our sponsors, volunteers, speakers, and every single attendee – thank you for making the 10th Globy Awards our most memorable yet.

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Wharton Magazine@whartonmagazine · Nov 25

ICYMI, Dean @erikahjames's new Wharton in Focus series launched last month, with stops in Los Angeles, Shanghai, Beijing, and Manila. Faculty leaders shared insights in entrepreneurship and AI, reflecting the Dean's vision for a brighter business future. whr.tn/3Zxiddv

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Knowledge at Wharton@whartonknows · Nov 10

🔜 Mondays on our YouTube & podcast feeds starting 11/11, our new Future of Finance series features: ▪️Loretta Mester (ex-@ClevelandFed) & @HyunSongShin (@BIS_org) ▪️@Matt_Levine (@Bloomberg) ▪️Tobias Adrian (@IMFNews) ▪️Alesia Haas (@Coinbase) & Michelle Lai (@ElectricCoinCo)

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