Who We Are
Saunders College of Business: An Incubator for the Exceptional.
Who We Are: A Community Built Around You
At Saunders College of Business, our mission is clear: students come first. Guided by visionary leadership dedicated to opening clear pathways for career success, we are a tight-knit community of dedicated faculty, staff, mentors, and alumni who get to know you by name and actively support your individual path. Dedicated support helps you unlock Rochester Institute of Technology resources, paid cooperative education experiences, state-of-the-art facilities, and unlimited interdisciplinary possibilities, so you graduate ready to lead.
Saunders provides the personal foundation and network to help you confidently navigate it all:
Where Careers Begin
Students at Saunders College of Business are fully immersed in experiential learning through student clubs, industry speakers, corporate visits, events, competitions, and global conferences. Deeply integrated into our curriculum, RIT’s renowned Cooperative Education program places students in paid, professional work experiences supported by dedicated academic advisors and career counselors. Backed by one of the world's oldest and largest co-op networks, we connect over 5,000 students and graduates to more than 3,000 top employers annually.
Personalized Mentorship
Accessible faculty and dedicated academic advisors who help guide your journey from day one.
A Close-Knit Home Base
A welcoming, collaborative business school environment nested within a premier national technological university.
Interdisciplinary Reach
The confidence and support to take electives and minors, and collaborate across RIT’s renowned colleges in art, science, and technology.
Makers and Doers
A community that equips makers and doers to turn bold ideas into thriving ventures and successful careers.
Your Team: Actively Supporting Your Journey
Your team is here to support you throughout your academic journey, from admissions to graduation. Please reach out for assistance whenever needed.
Admissions Representatives
Matthew Cornwell
Peggy Tirrell
Dedicated Advisors
Academic, faculty, career and co-op advisors are here to assist you throughout your academic experience, dedicated to your success at Saunders College of Business.
Additional Support
Financial Aid Representative
Your dedicated financial aid representative who supports business students with questions about funding their education.
Library
Liason
Your dedicated College Librarian who supports every RIT college's students with helpful guidance on their research work.
Alumni
Relations
Your dedicated alumni relations representative who helps you stay connected and engaged after you graduate from Saunders.
Business Faculty Experts
Learn from Saunders College of Business faculty, recognized thought leaders in their fields published in top academic journals. Undergraduate and graduate students can join faculty research through symposiums and the Saunders Student Research Initiative. Faculty bring real-world business knowledge to every course through case studies, seminars, simulations, and independent work. They also serve as advisors, offering direct opportunities to collaborate on research and shape the future of business.
Saunders Alumni
Shaping the Future of Business
Across industries and around the globe, Saunders College of Business alumni are turning ambition into action. Backed by a powerful network of 25,000+ business alumni and 140,000+ RIT graduates, our alums lead with confidence, create sustainable solutions, and drive meaningful change.
Through dedicated Alumni Relations resources and lifelong career support, the Saunders community remains connected long after graduation. We proudly showcase our alumni as they reflect on their RIT foundation, share insights from the front lines of industry, and demonstrate what it means to move the world forward.
Share your professional achievements and connect with alumni resources today.
25,000+ Leaders Strong
Join a global family of over 25,000 Saunders alums and 140,000 RIT graduates driving innovation across every industry. Supported by dedicated advisors, your network lasts a lifetime.
Stories of Innovation
See where a Saunders degree can take you. Discover alumni milestones, career insights, and real-world advice from business leaders around the globe.
Pay It Forward
Ready to inspire the next generation?
Tell us your story, and let us celebrate your success.
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September 24, 2026
Saunders Alumni News and Recognitions
Check out some of the great things our Saunders alumni are doing around the globe.
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September 15, 2026
Saunders Alumnus Honors Debbie Kingsbury with Undergraduate Scholarship
Kevin Sheldon ‘02 (management information systems), chief people officer of Arcadia and chief operating officer of CareJourney, has endowed a scholarship in the name of Debbie Kingsbury ‘95 (applied arts and sciences) ‘98 (MS, career and human resource development), former assistant dean of the College of Art and Design and one-time academic advisor in Saunders College of Business.
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September 8, 2026
Kelsey Pinkowski: The RIT graduate making a name for herself in Japan
Bytes Europe profiles Kelsey Pinkowski '26 (global business management) and her growing career in international motorsports, including competing in Japan’s all-female Kyojo Cup.