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Rochester Business Journal features James Gould '85 MS (accounting), president and co-founder of Alesco Advisors LLC, who has been named as the 2025 recipient of the Herbert W. Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Award, presented by Saunders College of Business.

Thirteen students have received the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, a merit-based scholarship that allows U.S. students to gain proficiency in a variety of languages and cultures.

New York Times Global Economic Correspondent Peter S. Goodman will deliver the keynote address during the 21st annual Sharpen The Saw event, hosted by the Executive MBA program at the Saunders College of Business.

James G. Gould, president and co-founder of Alesco Advisors LLC and an RIT alumnus, has been named as the 2025 recipient of the Herbert W. Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Award, presented by Saunders College of Business.

An essay by Jacqueline Mozrall, dean of the Saunders College of Business, discussing shifting production of goods from China to Mexico and nearby regions with Laharish Guntuka, assistant professor, and Kevin Sweeney, associate professor in the Department of Management, published by Rochester Business Journal. (This content may require a subscription to view.)

Saunders College of Business recognizes the accomplishments of its outstanding employees.

Rochester Business Journal highlights the growth of Token, a smart ring built to prevent cyberattacks, which uses technology developed by Steve Shapiro '04 (human computer interaction) and Melanie Shapiro '08 (MBA).

Emphasizing the power of a creative mindset over mastering the pursuit of excellence, Astro Teller urged the Class of 2025 to embrace the journey ahead with curiosity, humility, and a willingness to be intentionally foolish.

The Associated Press publishes a piece co-authored by marketing student Max Conway discussing the changing price of coffee due to climate change and tariffs.

An essay by Jacqueline Mozrall, dean of the Saunders College of Business, discussing shifting production of goods from China to Mexico and nearby regions with Laharish Guntuka, assistant professor, and Kevin Sweeney, associate professor in the Department of Management, published by Rochester Business Journal. (This content may require a subscription to view.)

Samantha Phillips, a graduating hospitality and tourism management major, has been selected for Marriott International’s prestigious Voyage Leadership Development Program, a fast-track career pathway designed to prepare high-potential college graduates for leadership roles in hotel operations and management.