School of Business News, Publications & Research

SBU ranks No. 15 among nation’s best Catholic colleges

Oct 14, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� has been named one of the nation’s leading Catholic institutions, ranking No. 15 in Niche’s 2027 Best Catholic Colleges in America list and No. 2 among Catholic colleges in New York.

SBU’s 2026 Kearns Global Forum topic is ‘Think Like a CEO’

Oct 13, 2026 | Six accomplished business leaders will bring decades of global experience to �鶹ӳ�� Oct. 22 for a conversation about what it means to “Think Like a CEO.”

�鶹ӳ�� to cover tuition for eligible NY students

Oct 08, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� has announced the Bona Access Guarantee, a new initiative that will cover 100% of tuition for eligible New York state students from families with annual incomes of $80,000 or less and typical assets.

Where a �鶹ӳ�� education can take you

Oct 02, 2026 | Where can a �鶹ӳ�� education take you? For the Class of 2025, strong outcomes reflect the value of hands-on learning, meaningful relationships and preparation for what comes next.

�鶹ӳ�� launches 30-credit, AI-integrated MBA

Sep 24, 2026 | �鶹ӳ��’s School of Business has launched an updated 30-credit Master of Business Administration program, giving students a faster, more affordable path to an AACSB-accredited MBA while integrating artificial intelligence across the curriculum.

Francis Week brings message of compassion, service to life

Sep 24, 2026 | Eight centuries after the death of St. Francis of Assisi, �鶹ӳ�� will commemorate his life, legacy and enduring call to compassion during Francis Week 2026, Sept. 28 through Oct. 4.

Demonstration meeting set for prospective Toastmasters Club

Sep 22, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� will host a Toastmasters demonstration meeting Wednesday, Oct. 7, as the university explores the creation of a new club designed to bring together members of the campus and greater Olean communities.

SBU jumps to No. 19 in U.S. News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings

Sep 22, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� jumped six spots to No. 19 among Regional Universities in the North in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings released today.

Positive Ripples reaches milestone: safe water to 300,000

Jun 29, 2026 | Positive Ripples, a nonprofit organization with roots at �鶹ӳ��, has reached a significant milestone: 300,000 people now have daily access to safe drinking water through wells the organization has helped build or repair in Haiti.

Doyle, ’81, Wells, ’76, to be honored as SBU’s Alumni of the Year

Jun 11, 2026 | Lifelong champions of �鶹ӳ�� whose family ties to the institution span generations, Pat Doyle, ’81, and Mary Beth “MB” (Shea) Wells, ’76, will be honored with the 2026 William P. “Stax” McCarthy Alumnus of the Year Award.

SBU to offer new major in Healthcare Management

May 26, 2026 | �鶹ӳ��’s School of Business will offer a new major in Healthcare Management beginning this fall, providing students with an interdisciplinary business education tailored to the rapidly evolving healthcare industry.

119 �鶹ӳ�� students honored at awards ceremony

May 18, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� recognized 119 students at its Honors and Awards Ceremony, held Friday, May 15, at Reilly Center Arena.

Shantell Wilson, Emma Spadoni: Class of 2026 student speakers

May 11, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� will celebrate the achievements of its Class of 2026 with two commencement ceremonies in Reilly Center Arena, highlighted by student speakers whose stories reflect leadership, resilience and community impact.

Zhu presents AI research at conference

Apr 22, 2026 | Dr. Jinjing Zhu, associate professor and department chair of Management, presented a conceptual working paper titled “Cognitive Authority Reconfiguration Capability: A Higher-Order Dynamic Capability for Human–AI Complementarity” at the Midwest Decision Sciences Institute (MWDSI) Conference.

Faculty earn award for fraud research paper

Apr 22, 2026 | Professor Darwin King, Accounting, Professor Dr. Carl Case, Management, and Lecturer Michael McLanahan, Accounting, presented a paper at the March 13-15 meeting of the American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences (ASBBS).

SBU to host screening of ‘Medicine Man: The Stan Brock Story’

Apr 20, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� will host a screening of “Medicine Man: The Stan Brock Story” on Tuesday, April 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of Francis Hall on campus.

Student Affairs honors SBU student leaders

Apr 16, 2026 | Outstanding students, employees and organizations were honored Wednesday, April 15, at �鶹ӳ��’s 2026 Student Affairs Spring Awards Ceremony, recognizing their achievements and commitment to the campus community.

Jahed's study reveals keys to supply chain resilience

Apr 09, 2026 | Dr. Mohammed A. Jahed, associate professor and chair of Management Sciences, co-authored an article titled “Unpacking the Protective Role of Supply Chain Resilience and Robustness: The Mediating Influence of Absorptive Capacity within a Resource Orchestration Framework” that was accepted for publication in the journal Logistics.

First-year SBU students to be required to take AI literacy

Mar 23, 2026 | �鶹ӳ�� will introduce a new artificial intelligence literacy unit into its introductory seminar beginning this fall, ensuring that all first-year students gain foundational knowledge and skills in one of the most transformative technologies shaping higher education and the workforce.

Lukow song advances to ISC semifinals

Mar 18, 2026 | A song written by Sports Management Lecturer David Lukow called “These Ruins” has advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 International Songwriting Competition (ISC).