News Archive

Tax Assistance for Low-Income Families

Volunteer accounting students earn IRS certification to gain experience filing tax returns for community members.

The Business of Beauty

Recent alum and Pettis Business Idea Competition winner launches a beauty supply vending machine on campus to better serve our diverse student population.

Cocoa and K-9 Cuddles

Monday, December 8th, 8 am to noon

Business Administration Chair Presents at Bentley University

Dr. Carson Young, Chair and Associate Professor Business Administration, presented at Bentley University’s Hoffman Center for Business Ethics on November 20, 2025.

InnovateHER 2025: Bridging Students, Industry & Innovation

On September 25, the InnovateHER event drew more than 150 participants from across the region, strengthening connections between students, industry leaders, and community stakeholders.

SOBAM Welcomes Their New Associate Dean

Dr. Amy Guptill accepted the position of Associate Dean for the School of Business and Management.

Leading the #1 Social Media in Minor League Baseball

Trevor Best’s ’24 internship with the Rochester Red Wings led to a role in content production after record social media growth.

Sightseeing 101: Intro to America

Business professor spends her spare time leading international students on trips to experience American culture.

Pi Alpha Alpha Inducts Three New Members

Public Administration had their Pi Alpha Alpha induction ceremony on December 2, 2024, at TRATA: The Restaurant At The Armory.

Finance Major Takes First Place in ETF Global Portfolio Challenge

Finance major, Aaron Siracuse, took first place in the Spring 2024 ETF Global Portfolio Challenge. His investment portfolio yielded a 52.21% return, outshining hundreds of competing college students throughout the world.

International Business Students Enjoy Sabres Game

International students from the School of Business Administration and Management attended a Buffalo Sabres NHL game on November 5, 2024.

International Business Students Visit Niagara Falls

Dr. Melissa Waite took a group of international students from the School of Business and Management on a trip to Niagara Falls, including a boat ride on the Maid of the Mist, on October 26, 2024.

International Business Student Trip to Letchworth State Park

The School of Business and Management’s (SOBAM) international students spent October 20 at Letchworth State Park.

Marketing Professor’s Research Presented at Workshop

Dr. Savisesh Malampallayil’s co-authored research was presented at the 16th Dewald Roode Workshop on Information Systems Security, hosted by Kennesaw State University, GA.

MPA Alum Recognized by NYS Senate Veterans Hall of Fame

MPA alum Nicholas Stefanovic was inducted into the NYS Senate Veterans Hall of Fame.

Master in Public Administration (MPA) Alum’s Achievements

Keep up with the latest career highlights from MPA alum Danielle Pierleoni.

Public Administration Alum Joins Grant Writing Cohort

Sparkle Wells ’24 recently joined cohort two of the  Women’s Foundation of Genesee Valley Immersive Grant Writing Program, “Successful Completion of the North Star Fund-Seeking Power Fellowship.”

Public Adminstration Student Awarded Scholarship

Sinclaire Ogof was awarded Dr. Faith Prather Scholarship.

Public Administration Professor Presents at International Conference

Michael Hattery presented at the Annual Conference of the International Association of County-City Managers (ICMA) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on “A Capacity Building Pilot to Improve Capital Planning and Infrastructure Investment: Lesson and Insights.”

Professor Awarded Korean Research Foundation Grant as Part of International Research Team

The international research team, which includes Dr. Shihyun Noh (Public Administration), has been awarded a $350,000 grant from the Korean Research Foundation. The project aims to examine how health inequities contribute to unequal democracy and to provide policy recommendations to address these important issues.