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Experience life at Saunders College of Business!🚀💼 From cozy study spots to collaborative spaces, our campus is built for both productivity and creativity.📚 Dive into hands-on business analytics projects, explore innovative clubs, and cheer on the Tigers at our thrilling hockey games.🏒 All of this, surrounded by the iconic RIT bricks that remind us every day that business and technology thrive together here. 🧱 Whether in the classroom or out in the world, the hustle never stops at Saunders! 🧠📈

The FALL2024 Careers in Business class for Saunders College of Business at RIT - Company Page is complete! What other way to end the semester than with words of wisdom from students who successfully completed their coop assignments. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to enlighten and encourage your peers as they prepare to enter the world of employment…. What an insightful discussion!! . . . #RIT #CareerServices #OCE #SaundersCollegeofBusiness #GoTigers🧡 Special Thanks to the following students for your sound advice 10/7/24: Ferdinand V., Grace B., Deja Bonney, Drew Knowles

Published Faculty Research Kevin Sweeney, associate professor in the department of management, co-authored (as first author) an article, “Trade-offs between operational performance and sales in a retail environment: The simultaneous impact of product variety on inventory levels, product availability, and sales.” Published in the Journal of Business Logistics, this study presents a framework for understanding the impact of product variety on inventory and sales in retail. It highlights how the effects differ between hedonic and utilitarian products, providing valuable insights for inventory management and sales strategies. Read more about the study here: https://brnw.ch/21wO2JC

Now accepting applications for the 2025 Vanden Brul Student Entrepreneurial Award! If you are a student who has demonstrated engagement in entrepreneurial activities, successfully managed the development of an 'emerging' business, or supported the entrepreneurial ecosystem at RIT or in Rochester, apply by November 22! All winners will be announced at the 2025 Vanden Brul Awards Ceremony and Luncheon. For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/e9g9xApz.

On October 11th, we proudly welcomed Professor Lin Peng, David Krell Chair in Finance at Baruch College, as part of our Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series! 🚀 Prof. Peng shared her groundbreaking research on the intersection of social networks and finance, presenting insights from her papers, "News Diffusion in Social Networks and Stock Market Reactions" and "Wisdom or Whims? Decoding Investor Trading Strategies with Large Language Models." 📊🧠 Her findings shed light on how social networks influence investor behavior and market dynamics, leveraging big data and machine learning to analyze data from platforms like Facebook and investor-focused social media! 💼📈 A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Peng and everyone who attended!🙌 Discover more and explore our other featured speakers at:https://lnkd.in/eUWaiysw

Joshua Michaels, a second-year marketing student, and his team have been honored with the inaugural Ramsey Family Innovation Award for their startup, OnCall—an Uber-like platform that connects nurses with healthcare facilities in need! 💡 The award, established by James and Susan Ramsey, provides financial support and mentorship to help student innovators like Joshua and his team bring impactful solutions to life! 🙌 Inspired by his mother’s challenges in healthcare staffing, Joshua said, “It’s a blessing to receive this award from them,” Michaels said. “It’s weird, but I’ve felt this connection with James and Susan because the idea for the award came from the experiences of their daughter, and the idea of OnCall came from the experiences of my mother. So, it’s like this notion of uniting and uplifting our families to bring us together.” 💭 It’s inspiring to see the outstanding work of this innovative team recognized with the Ramsey Family Innovation Award—congratulations! 🎉🐅 Read more about their entrepreneurial journey here: https://lnkd.in/gz-tftY4