Business, Management, and Leadership News

Networking is the key that opens many doors to permanent or co-op employment, and it was on display in many ways at RIT’s Fall Career Fair.

Professionals interested in advancing leadership skills in high-tech industries can learn about different degree options through an informational webinar hosted by Kate Gleason College of Engineering on Oct. 17 and Nov. 14.

Latino Leaders magazine features Jorge Rodriguez '15 (Executive MBA), CEO of Claro Enterprise Solutions.

WXXI’s “Connections” program features Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics.

The Democrat and Chronicle features Orlando Ortiz '04 (manufacturing engineering technology) '08 (MBA), president of Rochester's Puerto Rican Festival and the 2019 Hispanic Business Person of the Year.

The ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Overnights podcast features Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics.

RIT has received a $1.3 million gift to endow its partnership between the university and Genesee Country Village & Museum. The gift comes from RIT alumnus Philip Wehrheim and his wife, Anne. Wehrheim received a degree in business from RIT in 1966.

Essay by Rick Lagiewski, assistant professor of hospitality and tourism management, published by The Conversation.

Guest essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, published by The College Post.

WHAM-TV talks to Raj Murthy, the J. Warren McClure Professor of Marketing, about the effects of social media on children and teens and how to limit exposure.

The 28th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, held on Aug. 1, is structured as a professional research conference. Research themes included everything from fundamental microbiology to the fine arts.

You do what? From accountant to the stars to sustainable chocolate producer, RIT alumni have some pretty cool careers. Read about Allison Ritter ’14 (media arts and technology), creative director for IBM’s X-Force Command in Boston.