Saunders College of Business News

Aaron Foss has spent the last decade volunteering and supporting Defy Ventures, a national nonprofit grounded in criminal justice reform through entrepreneurship.

The annual awards are presented to staff members who exemplify outstanding service and dedication to the university and who exhibit a high degree of personal ethics and integrity, while demonstrating a commitment to student success.

Saunders College of Business at Rochester Institute of Technology received several rankings from TFE Times on their Top Graduate Programs lists for 2026

RIT has launched a new decade-long strategic framework that will guide the university’s priorities, investments, inspiration, and aspirations through 2035.

A team of Saunders students took second place in the 2026 CFA Institute Research Challenge, on February 7, at RIT.

Saunders College of Business’s MBA program is ranked #68 among the “Best Business Schools and MBA Programs” nationally by Fortune. This represents an impressive leap from last year’s ranking of #91. Also, the Saunders MBA ranked #6 in New York State (#8 in 2025).

When first-year student Phillip Minardo came to RIT, business wasn't part of his original plan—until a single class changed his mindset by mimicking a real-world workplace experience.

Making the transition to college can be challenging, but a program at Saunders College of Business helps ease that stress. The Freshman Experience: BIZ 1+2 program is built around the concept that students succeed when they feel supported by their professors and peers.

Rochester Business Journal includes RIT President Bill Sanders in its Power 100 list for 2026.

Distinguished Alumni Awards are presented annually by each of RIT’s nine colleges, the Graduate School, and the School of Individualized Study to alumni who have performed at the highest levels of their profession or who have contributed to the advancement and leadership of civic, philanthropic, or service organizations.

Forbes has named RIT one of the “Top 15 Colleges for Launching Your Career,” highlighting the university’s strong cooperative education program, industry partnerships, and career-focused academic offerings.

The Executive MBA program at Saunders College of Business is preparing a set of curriculum updates with the aim of better aligning executive education with the needs of the current business environment.