News Archive
Linderman’s adjustment to Penn State Smeal College of Business virtually seamless
October 22, 2020
Despite the pandemic, Kevin Linderman has gradually adjusted to life as department chair of Smeal's Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems.
Smeal alumnus shares success stories via podcast, upcoming event featuring Ali Krieger
October 20, 2020
Andrew Moses, a 2007 Smeal accounting graduate, welcomes soccer star and Penn State alumna Ali Krieger to his podcast on Thursday.
Executive Insights: Siemens USA CEO Barbara Humpton to speak at Smeal leadership series
October 20, 2020
Barbara Humpton, president and CEO of Siemens USA, will share her perspectives on business and leadership with the Penn State Smeal College of Business on Friday, Oct. 30. Her virtual discussion is part of Smeal’s Executive Insights series.
Deloitte’s Jeff Ellis named to Penn State Smeal College of Business Board of Visitors
October 15, 2020
Penn State Smeal College of Business graduate Jeff Ellis ’98, partner, U.S. and Global Life Sciences audit leader and Life Sciences professional practice director at Deloitte, recently accepted an invitation from Dean Charles H. Whiteman to join the Smeal Board of Visitors.
Lecture series to honor former Smeal faculty member Austin Jaffe
October 7, 2020
After Austin Jaffe died unexpectedly in May 2019, his family chose to honor his legacy by combining memorial gifts with their own private commitment to endow the Austin J. Jaffe Real Estate Lecture Series.
First woman to earn a Ph.D. in business from Penn State reflects on a lifetime spent breaking barriers
October 1, 2020
Long before Jane Offutt Burns earned the distinction of being the first woman to be awarded a Ph.D. in business from Penn State, she was breaking other barriers.
Penn State Smeal Supply Chain Career Fair goes virtual, doesn’t miss a beat
September 29, 2020
For the first time in its 19-year history, Smeal's Supply Chain and Information Systems Career Fair was held virtually, and it didn't miss a beat.
Vanguard’s Christina Selby joins Penn State Smeal Finance Advisory Board
September 23, 2020
Charles H. Whiteman, dean of the Penn State Smeal College of Business, has announced that Christina Selby, a 1996 Finance and International Business graduate, recently joined the college’s Finance Advisory Board.
Penn State/ACY Alternative Inflation Index shows slight rise in U.S. inflation rate
September 23, 2020
The September 2020 release of the Penn State/ACY CPI Index indicates that the United States annual inflation rate for July 2020 was 1.04 percent, up slightly from the June rate of .9 percent.
Penn State Smeal contributes expertise and education to facilities on the front lines of COVID-19
September 8, 2020
Penn State Smeal experts are partnering with Penn State Health to provide expertise in supply chain support and executive training and leadership as part of the Regional Response Health Collaboration Program.
A message to the Penn State Smeal Community from Dean Charles Whiteman
September 4, 2020
Together, we can make our college a shining example of diversity, equity, and inclusion for the entire University Community.
Berquists make $500,000 commitment to educational equity scholarships at Penn State
August 25, 2020
Smeal College of Business Board of Visitors member Carl Berquist ‘74 ACCTG and his wife, Bobbie ‘73 EDU, recently made a $500,000 commitment to Penn State and the Smeal College of Business.
Penn State Smeal works to ensure smooth return to campus for students
August 23, 2020
The Penn State Smeal College of Business has planned several initiatives to ensure a smooth, safe return to campus this week.
Penn State Smeal welcomes 12 new faculty members
August 23, 2020
The Penn State Smeal College of Business welcomes 12 new members to its faculty this academic year.
Joining Nittany Lion Fund impacted Penn State Smeal summer 2020 student marshal’s academic path
August 13, 2020
Alex Grosek, who will graduate Saturday with a 3.81 GPA in finance, and a minor in architecture studies, has been selected as Smeal’s summer 2020 student marshal.
Penn State Smeal announces promotions in academic rank
August 12, 2020
Six members of the Penn State Smeal College of Business faculty, which ranks among the best in the world for research productivity, received promotions effective July 1.
Alumnus leaves a legacy at the Penn State Smeal College of Business
August 7, 2020
The Penn State Smeal College of Business and the Institute for Real Estate Studies (IRES) are saddened to share that alumnus, longtime donor and Real Estate Advisory Board member Jeffrey N. Perrone died in June near his home in Andover, Massachusetts.
Penn State/ACY Alternative Inflation Index suggests inflation rate has stabilized, potential eviction crisis looms
August 4, 2020
The August 2020 release of the Penn State/ACY Alternative Inflation Index indicates that the United States annual inflation rate stabilized in the second quarter with an annual rate of .90 percent for June 2020, up slightly from the May rate of.86 percent.
Penn State Smeal surpasses long-standing yearly fundraising record
July 30, 2020
In fiscal year 2020, which ended on June 30, the Penn State Smeal College of Business surpassed an 18-year fundraising record by raising $32.6 million. These results came during a year when, despite the pandemic, Penn State as a whole achieved the highest level of new commitments from donors in its history, with more than $381 million in support.
Uncovering racial disparities in mortgage markets
July 27, 2020
Brent Ambrose, Jason and Julie Borrelli Faculty Chair in Real Estate and director of the Institute for Real Estate Studies, recently collaborated on a research project to better understand pricing disparities in mortgage contracts.
Penn State Online MBA student selected as recipient of Penn State Smeal RISE Above Graduate Student Award
July 22, 2020
Penn State Smeal College of Business Director of Honor and Integrity Michelle Darnell recently announced that Nick Tessmer has been selected as the 2019-20 academic year recipient of the RISE Above Graduate Student Award.
Zietsma selected as 2019-20 recipient of Penn State Smeal Faculty RISE Above Award
July 21, 2020
Penn State Smeal College of Business Director of Honor and Integrity Michelle Darnell recently announced that Charlene Zietsma has been selected as the 2019-20 academic year recipient of the Faculty RISE Above Award. Zietsma is an associate professor of management and organization and a Dean’s Research Fellow.
Gartner ranks Penn State Smeal No. 1 in graduate supply chain education
July 20, 2020
Gartner, Inc., has once again ranked the Penn State Smeal College of Business as No. 1 in North American graduate supply chain programs in a recent report. This marks the fifth time Smeal has earned top billing in Gartner’s published rankings since 2008.
Penn State/ACY Alternative Inflation Index reveals drop in inflation rate to .86 percent
July 9, 2020
The July 2020 release of the Penn State/ACY Inflation index suggests that the United States annual inflation rate continued to decelerate, dropping to .86 percent for May 2020 from the April rate of 1.18 percent.
Susmans early activate professorships in Penn State Smeal and H&HD
June 25, 2020
Gerry and Liz Susman have decided to “early activate” the Elizabeth Fenton Susman Professorship in Biobehavioral Health in the College of Health and Human Development and the Gerald I. Susman Professorship in Sustainability in the Smeal College of Business.
Penn State Smeal to sponsor international MBA symposium
June 24, 2020
The Penn State Smeal College of Business has been tapped to serve as the sponsor and host of the international MBA Roundtable Annual Curricular Innovation Symposium on October 29-30.
Bonnie Yormack joins Penn State Smeal Accounting Advisory Board
June 24, 2020
Penn State Smeal College of Business Dean Charles H. Whiteman recently announced the appointment of Bonnie Markowitz Yormack ‘89 MKTG to the Accounting Advisory Board.
Three reasons employees act unethically
June 12, 2020
Employees’ ethics at work are driven by individual, issue-specific, and environmental factors. Building an ethical company requires addressing them all.
Compliance or personal accountability? What’s the difference, and why does it matter?
June 11, 2020
Michelle Darnell, Smeal's director of honor and integrity, talks about the differences between the Smeal Honor Code and the Penn State Code of Conduct, and why those distinctions are important.
Penn State/ACY Alternative Inflation Index reveals inflation rate declines to 1.46 percent
June 8, 2020
The June 2020 release of the Penn State/ACY Inflation index suggests that the United States annual inflation rate continued to decelerate, dropping to 1.46 percent for April 2020 from the March rate of 2.53 percent.