RIT Business

06/23/2026

When Tiger pride meets top-tier Tiger talent! 🐅💼

In our newest interview, Saunders Professor Alex Butler sits down with RIT alumnus Johnathan Taylor, CEO and Founder of EVEREADY Financials, employer of Saunders students.

From navigating the classrooms of RIT to steering a thriving financial firm, Johnathan shares insights from his incredible career journey. The best part? When EVEREADY Financials needed elite talent, Johnathan knew exactly where to look, tapping right back into the Saunders student pool for an outstanding co-op experience. 🙌📈

Whether you’re a student prepping for your next co-op or an alum looking to recruit the next generation of business leaders, this episode is packed with invaluable takeaways on the power of the RIT network.

Watch full video on YouTube - https://brnw.ch/21x3At7

06/22/2026

Do you really know how things got to your mini fridge?

Step into the world of Global Supply Chain Management at Saunders College of Business and discover where a career in global operations can take you.

Have questions? Join us on Zoom for an MBA & Grad Chat to learn more about our graduate programs.

Find the next info session: https://brnw.ch/21x3ysu

06/18/2026

That grad degree in business is a lot closer than you think.

Have questions about how to apply, what the courses might look like, or just want a behind the scenes look at our MBA & Grad programs?

Then this is your sign to join us on June 23rd at 5:30 p.m. (EST) for a virtual Graduate Info Session!

🗓️ June 23 | 5:30 p.m. | Zoom
Click to register: https://brnw.ch/21x3t0l

06/16/2026

Celebrating the best in innovation and leadership! 🚀 Here’s a quick look at last week's at the 2026 Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Awards Ceremony & Luncheon.

A massive congratulations to our 2026 Community Winner, Jay McHarg (CEO of AeroSafe Global), and our incredible student winners, Jonathan Bateman, Gustav Blom, and Aidan MaKinster. The future of business is being built right here at Saunders! 💼✨

06/15/2026

On April 28, the Saunders College community gathered to honor the faculty and staff who drive our mission forward. This year’s recognitions highlight a wide range of achievements, including major service milestones, prestigious awards for teaching and leadership, and recent staff promotions.

We also celebrated our newest doctoral degree recipients, innovative research securing external grants, and those recognized by students for making a lasting impact on their university experience.

Thank you to our faculty and staff for your dedication and for the lasting impact you have made on our students this year.

Congratulations to all our honorees! View the full list here: https://brnw.ch/21x3mEc

06/12/2026

Hey that's Saunders Alum MD Ahnaf Hussain '26 (finance)!

As the Knicks edge closer to winning the NBA finals for the first time in decades, a viral chant has become New York City’s anthem

06/12/2026

🎓 Crushing the CPA in "School Mode": Congrats, Brady!

Passing all four sections of the CPA exam is a massive achievement, but passing them before you even finish graduate school? That is next-level dedication.
A huge congratulations to Brady for officially clearing his final CPA exam section this past March! 🌟

Brady perfectly demonstrated the power of staying in "school mode." Instead of putting it off, he leveraged his active study habits, daily routines, and academic momentum to conquer one of the toughest professional exams while simultaneously wrapping up his degrees.

And look at how that momentum paid off:
🏆 Academic Excellence: Graduated Summa Cum Laude from RIT with his MBA (after earning his B.S. in Accounting last year).
💼 Career Launch: Heading to the KPMG Boston office this coming November as a Tax Associate!

We are incredibly proud of you, Brady! Your hard work and discipline have set a phenomenal example for the entire RIT community. 🚀
Drop a comment below to celebrate Brady’s incredible achievement! 👇

06/11/2026

Celebrating visionary leadership and next-generation innovation! 🚀

We are proud to announce the 2026 Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Award winners. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who are driving the economic vitality of Greater Rochester and redefining the future of entrepreneurship.

🏆 Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Award Winner:
Jay McHarg | CEO, AeroSafe Global Under Jay's leadership, AeroSafe Global has pioneered "Cold-Chain-as-a-Service," combining NASA-grade thermal technology and AI to safely deliver temperature-sensitive medications to over 85 countries.

🏆 Student Award Winners & Their Ventures:
🥇 1st Place: Jonathan Bateman ’27 (applied math & computing security | anthropology & sociology) – Founder of Real Recognizes Real AI (https://brnw.ch/21x3hj2), utilizing cryptography and biometrics to protect online identity against deepfakes.

🥈 2nd Place: Aidan MaKinster ’26 (product design for innovation) – Founder of RAIZE Industries, innovating the mountain bike industry with an on-the-fly adjustable steering stem.

🥉 3rd Place: Gustav Blom ’26 (management information systems) – Co-founder of CYPER, a startup helping small and medium-sized businesses easily assess and strengthen their cybersecurity defense.

Congratulations to all our winners!

06/10/2026

The MBA program at Saunders delivers, and we have the numbers to prove it.

But if you want the full picture, our MBA & Grad Chats are your chance to ask anything about the curriculum, scholarships, and what life in the program actually looks like.

Sign up for an info session and get your questions answered: https://brnw.ch/21x3fj8

06/08/2026

Research Insight: Improving Borrower Behavior

Sriniwas Mahapatro, assistant professor in Saunders College of Business, co-authored “Preventing Defaults in Response to Deteriorating Bank Health: The Prompt Corrective Action Approach,” in Contemporary Accounting Research.

The study examines how regulatory intervention affects borrower loan repayment behavior when banks experience financial distress. Mahapatro and his collaborators provide insights into the "Prompt Corrective Action" approach and its impact on the financial sector.

Congratulations, Professor Mahapatro!