News Archive
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.
Penn State Executive Programs now offering distance-based, faculty-led learning
June 2, 2020
Penn State Executive Programs, the executive education provider within the Penn State Smeal College of Business, recently launched distance-based learning offerings aimed at helping businesses and organizations improve their understanding and acumen in supply chain management.
Civil engineering student looks toward Penn State Smeal MOL program in a time of uncertainty
May 22, 2020
When Clayton Tisot, a recent Penn State civil engineering graduate from Marlton, New Jersey, discovered the Master’s in Management & Organizational Leadership (MOL) program offered by the Penn State Smeal College of Business his sophomore year, he knew it would be the perfect segue to launch his career.
Penn State Smeal centers co-hosting fireside discussion exploring sustainability and ethical leadership in the face of a global pandemic
May 22, 2020
Two Penn State Smeal College of Business centers are teaming up at noon May 27 in a virtual fireside discussion titled “The Impact of Coronavirus on Sustainability and the need for Ethical Leadership.”
Appraisal Foundation approves Penn State Smeal real estate degree
May 19, 2020
The Appraisal Foundation Appraisal Qualification Board, which is authorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standards and appraiser qualifications, recently approved Smeal’s bachelor’s of risk management, real estate option to count toward the education component associated with the appraisal licensing requirements.
Graduating senior to continue education at Penn State Smeal with a master’s that follows her passion
May 18, 2020
Graduating Penn State senior Jessica Oney will follow her passion to become a leader in the technical industry by continuing her education this fall with her admittance into Penn State Smeal's Master in Management & Organizational Leadership (MOL) program.
Penn State/ACY Alternative Inflation Index shows continued deceleration in inflation rate
May 12, 2020
The May 2020 Penn State/ACY Alternative Inflation Index analysis suggested that the United States annual inflation rate continued to decelerate, dropping to 2.52 percent for March from the February rate of 3.21 percent.
Learning a new way to think and learn was key to Penn State Smeal student marshal’s success
May 8, 2020
Faith Hatchard, who will graduate Saturday with a 4.0 GPA in management (with a focus in organizational leadership), has been selected as Smeal’s spring 2020 student marshal.
Behind the front line: Penn State Smeal’s supply chain experts support COVID-19 response initiatives
May 8, 2020
Smeal's supply chain and information experts have provided invaluable contributions to state and national COVID-19 response efforts.
Penn State Smeal spring 2020 accounting marshal says freshman course inspired her choice of major
May 7, 2020
Cecelia Minnick, who will graduate Saturday with a 3.98 GPA in accounting and minors in information systems management and legal environment of business, has been selected as Smeal’s spring 2020 accounting student marshal.
Penn State Smeal spring 2020 finance marshal excels even with student-athlete demands
May 6, 2020
Siena Salvaggio, who will graduate Saturday with a 4.0 GPA in finance and a minor in economics, has been named Smeal’s spring 2020 finance student marshal.
Leadership comes naturally to Penn State Smeal spring 2020 management and organization student marshal
May 6, 2020
Jake Griggs, who will graduate Saturday with a 3.95 GPA with dual majors in management and political science, has been named Smeal’s spring 2020 management and organization student marshal.
Penn State Smeal spring 2020 marketing marshal credits parents for fostering her inquisitive nature
May 4, 2020
Ziqi Yin will graduate Saturday with a degree in marketing and a minor in digital media trends and analytics. She has been selected as Smeal’s spring 2020 marketing student marshal.
Penn State Smeal spring 2020 risk management student marshal points to balance as key to academic success
May 4, 2020
Grace McStravock will graduate Saturday with a 3.98 GPA in actuarial science and minors in mathematics and statistics, has been selected as Smeal’s spring 2020 risk management student marshal.
Penn State Smeal spring 2020 supply chain marshal points to Novack as guiding force in academic journey
May 1, 2020
Rachel Hooker, who will graduate May 9 with a 3.99 GPA in supply chain and information systems, has been selected as Smeal’s spring 2020 supply chain and information systems student marshal.
Penn State Smeal Center for the Business of Sustainability fireside discussion explores effects of coronavirus on sustainability
May 1, 2020
The Penn State Smeal College of Business Center for the Business of Sustainability (CBoS) recently hosted the first in a series of virtual fireside discussions titled “The Impact of Coronavirus on Sustainability and Social Impact” to explore how recent momentum in sustainability efforts has been altered.