Saunders College of Business News

The Sacramento Bee reports that Fiona Ma '88 (accounting) is projected to advance to the general election to become California's next lieutenant governor.

The New York Times profiles MD Ahnaf Hossain '26 (finance), whose viral Knicks rallying cry — “My mayor’s Muslim / My bagel’s Jewish / My Christian’s Dior / Knicks in four!” — became a social media sensation during New York’s NBA Finals run.

Rochester Business Journal profiles Rochester entrepreneur Raquel Lowry '18 (management), whose handbag and accessories business has grown from a side project into an international brand.

Shubha Shastry earned an RIT Executive MBA to bridge business strategy and patient care.

Jay McHarg, CEO of AeroSafe Global, has been named as the 2026 recipient of the Herbert W. Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Award, presented by Saunders College of Business.

Black Enterprise highlights the launch of Oria by alumnus Josiah Faison '23 (finance), a digital storytelling platform designed to help families and communities preserve oral histories and generational memories through AI-powered archiving tools.

Rochester Business Journal reports Jay McHarg has been named the 2026 recipient of the Herbert W. Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Award from RIT’s Saunders College of Business, recognizing his leadership and innovation at AeroSafe Global.

CEOWorld Magazine has ranked Saunders College of Business #38 among Best Hospitality and Hotel Management Schools in the World, and #26 in the US, for 2026. The list includes 116 schools.

The first woman of color to go into space reminded the Class of 2026 at Academic Convocation to be fully present in the world—observing, wondering, and “looking up” rather than moving through life with the shades down in apathy or fear. 

Jacqueline (Jacquie) Mozrall, Dean of Saunders College of Business, will step down from her role at the end of the 2026-2027 academic year, after having served as dean for 13 years. Following a sabbatical, Jacquie will return to the faculty.

Rochester Business Journal reports on leadership transitions at RIT, including Jacqueline Mozrall, dean of Saunders College of Business, announcing plans to step down, and the appointment of Chris Regis as senior vice president and chief financial officer. (This content will require a subscription to view.)

Graduates from RIT's Class of 2026 share what's next for them. From jobs with national and global companies to prestigious graduate programs and life-changing careers, these students have amazing futures ahead.