University at Albany Massry School of Business

10/20/2026

Great Dane Giving Day is here! On October 20 and 21, every gift will be matched dollar for dollar with a gift to student scholarships and donations above $50 will receive a special gift from the Alumni Association.

This year, we are raising funds for the John S. Levato Office of Career Services, the Massry School of Business Fund for Dean's Initiatives and the Massry School of Business Inspire the Next Scholarship.

Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to the future of Massry students: https://give.albany.edu/great-dane-giving-day-2026

10/16/2026

For 47 years, Hany Shawky made an impact at University at Albany Massry School of Business that reached far beyond the classroom.

His unexpected journey from aspiring physicist to finance professor led to a career defined by scholarship, leadership, mentorship and an enduring commitment to students. Now, the Professor Hany Shawky Endowed Scholarship will carry that legacy forward for future generations.

Read the story of Shawky's remarkable career:

Since joining the University at Albany in 1978, Shawky has worn nearly every hat imaginable within the Massry School of Business. He served as professor, department chair, founding director of the Center for Institutional Investment Management (CIIM), associate dean and interim dean. Along the way,....

10/06/2026

Last Friday, we welcomed David Zimmerman ’82 back to Massry for the 9th annual Massry Lecture.

As Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of the National Hockey League, Zimmerman oversees the NHL’s legal, quality control and central registry departments and advises on a wide range of legal and business matters across the League.

During the Massry Lecture, he reflected on his UAlbany days, his career and perspective on the intersection of business, law and professional sports.

It was wonderful to welcome David back to campus and give our community the opportunity to learn from his experience. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

09/23/2026

Last week at the annual Junior Accounting Orientation, keynote speaker Ken Bouyer and panels of professionals shared their career experiences with students. Over dinner, professionals and faculty joined students for more informal conversations and questions.

Thank you to EY for sponsoring the evening and to everyone who joined us to share their time and experience with our students!

09/10/2026

Curious about our MBA for Executives program? Join one of our online or in-person information sessions to learn more about our strategically designed, part-time executive-level MBA program.

The first session is tomorrow, 9/11 at 11 am. Register at the link in our bio!

09/03/2026

Saxbys at Morris’s Cafe is officially OPEN!

Thank you to our speakers and everyone who attended today’s grand opening. We are so proud of the inaugural student team who helped make this student-led cafe happen. A big thank you to Saxbys for partnering with us to provide our students with this incredible learning opportunity.

Come check out the cold brews, breakfast burritos, grilled cheese, matchas, smoothies and more! Open 8 AM - 3 PM Monday through Friday in the Massry basement.

09/01/2026

Join us this Thursday, 9/3 at 10 AM for the grand opening of Saxby's at Morris's Cafe!

There will be speakers, including Provost Carol H. Kim, Dean Paquita Davis-Friday, Saxby's CEO Nick Bayer, Executive Director of University Auxiliary Services and inaugural student CEO Theo Riynie.

This is your chance to sample the menu, win prizes and celebrate the students leading the opening of Saxby's at Morris's Cafe. We hope to see you there!

08/24/2026

It is so nice to see new and old faces on campus! We wish everyone a great fall semester 💜💛

08/14/2026

A little NYC adventure before the semester begins!

The Massry School of Business Dean's Office spent a day exploring the city, enjoying great food and taking in a Broadway show during our Dean's Retreat. It was the perfect way to recharge and prepare for the year ahead. We can't wait to welcome everyone back to campus in just a few days! 💜

08/01/2026

Join us for Day of Data Albany, an immersive event focused on all things data, with a focus on the Microsoft data platform.

Topics include relational and non-relational databases, administration, analytics, machine learning & AI, and much more! This is an opportunity to learn from industry experts while meeting others who are passionate about data.

Register for the event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/day-of-data-albany-2026-tickets-1981149592763

If you need financial assistance for the food charge, please email organizer Ed Pollack at [email protected]