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Penn State Smeal MBAs place first in Fifth Annual Smeal MBA Sustainability Case Competition
December 13, 2018
Five MBA students from the Penn State Smeal College of Business teamed up to place first in the Fifth Annual Smeal MBA Sustainability Case Competition. Second-year students Amanda Flecha, Ryan Roach, Sophia Schuster, Anoop Sharma, and Sarah “Harvey” Weidman claimed the top prize of $10,000.
Ebner named fall 2018 Penn State Smeal student marshal
December 11, 2018
Marketing major Rachel Ebner will lead Smeal's procession during Saturday's commencement exercises as the college's student marshal.
Business Architecture Guild names Penn State Smeal’s Cameron a special academic advisor
December 5, 2018
The Business Architecture Guild® has announced the appointment of Brian Cameron, associate dean for professional graduate programs at the Smeal College of Business, as a special academic advisor.
New graduate certificate from Penn State Smeal targets improving business strategy
November 29, 2018
A new graduate-level certificate from Penn State can help managers and leaders improve their organizations through business architecture, a growing practice that bridges business strategy with tactical implementation.
Firms tend to imitate competitors led by charismatic—not narcissistic—CEOs
November 27, 2018
New research from the Penn State Smeal College of Business suggests that firms are likely to emulate competitors led by charismatic CEOs and less likely to emulate competitors led by narcissists, according to a recent study. That study was co-authored by Vilmos Misangyi, professor of strategic management, the BNY Mellon Fellow and the chair of the Management and Organization Department at Smeal, and Abhinav Gupta, an assistant professor of strategic management at University of Washington Foster School of Business, who obtained his Ph.D. from Smeal.
Penn State Smeal names Hintz the 2018 Moore Lifetime Achievement Award recipient
November 21, 2018
The Penn State Smeal College of Business has named Edward R. Hintz the 2018 recipient of the Robert W. Moore Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honor that Smeal can bestow upon its graduates.
Four Smeal management faculty among most influential authors in textbooks
November 14, 2018
Four Penn State Smeal College of Business management and organization faculty members are among the top 1 percent of all management professors cited in textbooks, according to research published in the Academy of Management Learning and Education.
Heister and Recine join Penn State Smeal IRES Advisory Board Executive Committee
November 13, 2018
The Penn State Smeal College of Business has named Kurt Heister and Frank D. Recine as the newest members to the college’s Institute for Real Estate Studies Advisory Board Executive Committee.
Winners emerge from first PSU 6 Business Ethics Case Competition
November 5, 2018
Three teams emerged victorious Tuesday night in the inaugural Penn State Smeal College of Business PSU 6 Business Ethics Case Competition.
Collis talks about leadership, supply chain challenges during Penn State Smeal’s Executive Insights series
October 29, 2018
Steven H. Collis, chairman of the board, president, and chief executive officer of AmerisourceBergen, spoke in front of a packed Struthers Auditorium on Friday in the Business Building. It was the third and final installment of Executive Insights this semester.
Executive Insights: AmerisourceBergen CEO to speak at Penn State Smeal leadership series
October 24, 2018
Steven H. Collis, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of AmerisourceBergen, a pharmaceutical sourcing and distribution services company, will address business and leadership with the Penn State Smeal College of Business on Friday. His visit is part of Smeal’s Executive Insights series.
Beta Gamma Sigma appealing to top Penn State Smeal students to join
October 22, 2018
Beta Gamma Sigma, the international honor society that recognizes business excellence, will email invitations within the next few days to high-achieving upperclassmen in the Penn State Smeal College of Business. Qualifying juniors and seniors should start checking their inboxes this week. Formal printed invitations will be mailed to students and parents in the near future.
Sredni entertains full house with tales of entrepreneurship, leadership during Penn State Smeal’s Executive Insights series
October 18, 2018
Salomon Sredni, co-founder, partner and managing director of Ocean Azul Partners and co-founder and president of Chronwell, Inc., entertained a full Struthers Auditorium on Oct. 12 in the Business Building with anecdotes of entrepreneurship and leadership. It was the second installment of three Executive Insights events this semester.
Penn State Smeal management professor chosen to be on 2018 University Homecoming court
October 12, 2018
Students selected Ron Johnson, associate teaching professor of management and organization at Smeal, as one of six faculty members to serve on the 2018 University Homecoming Court.
Executive Insights: Former TradeStation head to speak at Penn State Smeal leadership series
October 11, 2018
Salomon Sredni, the co-founder, partner and managing director of Ocean Azul Partners and the co-founder and president of Chronwell, Inc., will share his viewpoints on business, leadership, and entrepreneurship with the Penn State Smeal College of Business on Friday. His visit is part of Smeal’s Executive Insights series.
Two Smeal grads in 2018 class of Penn State Alumni Fellows
October 5, 2018
Two Penn State Smeal College of Business alumni were honored Wednesday night with Penn State Alumni Fellows awards for their outstanding professional accomplishments: Carl Berquist ’74 and Julie McHugh ’86.
Bard Capital CEO talks about leadership and business during Penn State Smeal’s Executive Insights series
October 4, 2018
Bard Capital, LLC, founder and chief executive officer Richard H. Bard shared his thoughts Sept. 28 on leadership and business with students, staff, and faculty in Struthers Auditorium in the Business Building. It was the first installment of this semester’s Executive Insights speaker series.
Penn State Smeal’s Leaders Celebration highlights the impact of philanthropy
October 2, 2018
The Penn State Smeal College of Business held its annual Leaders Celebration in the Business Building Atrium on Thursday. The event connects Smeal alumni and friends with the students and faculty who benefit from philanthropic support.
Executive Insights: Bard Capital co-founder, CEO to kick off Penn State Smeal leadership series
September 26, 2018
Richard H. Bard, the founder and chief executive officer of Bard Capital, LLC, and a serial entrepreneur, is the first guest in a series of three speakers this semester in Executive Insights, the signature lecture series of the Penn State Smeal College of Business.
Penn State Smeal College of Business receives $1 million estate commitment
September 25, 2018
The Penn State Smeal College of Business received a $1 million estate commitment from Bruce R. Schock ′70 FIN, ′73g ECON and his wife, Donna ′73 ACCTG, to create the Bruce R. Schock Professorship in Finance.
Penn State Smeal to partner with CBICC on Ethical Business Award
September 13, 2018
The Penn State Smeal College of Business and the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County announced Thursday that they are partnering to recognize noteworthy local achievements in ethical business leadership.
Capital One Healthcare managing director joins Penn State Smeal Finance Advisory Board
September 13, 2018
Charles H. Whiteman, John and Becky Surma Dean of the Smeal College of Business, announced that Pam Turner ‘86 recently joined the Penn State Smeal College of Business Finance Advisory Board.
Smeal Alumni Relations to host sustainability panel discussion in New York
September 7, 2018
The Smeal College of Business Alumni Relations office has planned a panel discussion titled “The Business of Sustainability” for 6-8 p.m. Sept. 20 at The New Yorker: A Wyndham Hotel, 481 Eighth Avenue in New York.
Fifth Annual Smeal MBA Sustainability Case Competition on tap for fall 2018
September 6, 2018
Registration is now open for the Fifth Annual Penn State Smeal College of Business MBA Sustainability Case Competition. MBA students from AACSB-accredited colleges and universities in the United States and Canada are invited to register through Sept. 14.
Smeal College of Business to partner with Barron’s in Education
September 5, 2018
The Penn State Smeal College of Business has announced a new partnership with the Barron’s in Education Program from Dow Jones. Wealth advisory firm PagnatoKarp, based in Reston, Virginia, has sponsored a two-year site license to Barron’s, one of the nation’s premier financial resources, that allows free access for Smeal students, staff, and faculty.
Penn State Smeal retains No. 1 rank in graduate supply chain education
August 23, 2018
Gartner, Inc., has once again ranked Penn State Smeal College of Business as No. 1 in North American graduate supply chain programs in a recent report.
Penn State Smeal summer 2018 student marshal credits mentorship program with building confidence
August 23, 2018
Jahanavi Gupta, who earned a 3.95 GPA in finance, was Smeal's summer 2018 student marshal. Gupta credited the Smeal Mentoring Program with instilling her with confidence.
Penn State Smeal welcomes 12 new faculty members
August 20, 2018
The Penn State Smeal College of Business welcomes 12 new members to its faculty this academic year.
Smeal’s student career services center announces name change
August 9, 2018
The Penn State Smeal College of Business student career services center has changed its name to the Business Career Center (BCC).
Young alumna endows Open Doors Scholarship in Smeal College of Business
July 24, 2018
Smeal 2014 finance graduate Emily Zheng has pledged money to create the Emily Zheng Open Doors Scholarship.