Business school now Saunders College of Business
A. Sue Weisler
Effective immediately, RIT has renamed the E. Philip Saunders College of Business to Saunders College of Business.
Effective immediately, Rochester Institute of Technology has renamed the E. Philip Saunders College of Business to Saunders College of Business.
“We are implementing the new name as part of our new strategic plan,” says Saunders College Dean dt ogilvie. “We feel it is an important element of our branding initiatives.
“Mr. Saunders has been an RIT supporter for many years and his name is synonymous with the high standards and mission of our business college. We continue to honor his passion, entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to educational opportunities for our students.”
In 2006, entrepreneur E. Philip Saunders, owner of Saunders Management Co. and founder of TravelCenters of America Inc., committed $13 million when the university established the business college in his name. Saunders committed an additional $5 million to RIT in 2010, with a challenge to Saunders alumni to raise $15 million in support.
Recommended News
-
May 13, 2024
![six college age students appear together for a photo in two rows of three. There is a white building in the background.]()
Graduate Sarah Sabal receives Fulbright award to pursue graduate education in Taiwan
Studying abroad can open doors to new adventures and experiences for any student. For Sarah Sabal, her experiences helped solidify and reinforce her sense of self.
-
May 6, 2024
![2023 Vanden Brul Winners with Jacquie]()
2023-24 Accomplishments from Saunders Students
If you are a student at Saunders College and have exciting news to share, email communications@saunders.rit.edu.
-
May 6, 2024
![an overhead view of a table with four students working on laptops.]()
RIT to offer new pathway for earning MS degree in sustainable systems and MBA
RIT’s Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) and Saunders College of Business are collaborating on an accelerated pathway that provides an opportunity for a Master of Science degree in sustainable systems and a Master of Business Administration.
-
May 3, 2024
![Three students stand in front of the SHED on campus, all in R I T shirts.]()
Resilient students make up class of 2024
Students who started classes in 2020 didn't have the traditional transition from high school to college but learned to thrive during pandemic challenges.
