Saunders College of Business News

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.)

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.

Annual Futurists Symposium features experts on the blending of technology, the arts, and design.

Each fall semester, RIT in LA students attend classes and gain work experience while living on the West Coast. Students come home with experiences that will help pave the way to a career in the entertainment industry.

The annual Futurists Symposium features a unique collection of the university’s alumni innovators, all highlighting their expertise on a variety of topics. The event begins at 4 p.m. Friday in Ingle Auditorium.

RIT’s 10th president will be remembered for many things after he retires June 30—construction of the SHED, completion of the 2025 Strategic Plan, creation of the Performing Arts Scholarship program. But a key piece of David Munson’s legacy is the six playful and sometimes wacky videos that welcomed students each year to RIT.