Simon Business School, URochester

09/03/2026

There is still time to register for Generative AI Enterprise Solutions: From Ideas to Impact, a three-session micro-credential taught by Professor Liza Mohr and Adjunct Professor Mana Sherman ’88, ’97S (MBA), ’25S (MS).

You’ll explore real-world case studies relating to Generative AI and design a prototype concept for a Gen-AI-powered solution.

🟢 Register today: https://bit.ly/3SvLF2I

09/02/2026

You don’t have to fit a certain personality type to succeed in business. Simon Business School alumna Terrikia Jackson (Benjamin) ’25S (MBA) learned that firsthand. Coming from a background in biochemistry and biotech, Terrikia was once told by a former colleague that she might be “too nice” for business.

Instead of letting that define her, she found her own path. At Simon, Terrikia built confidence, developed her business perspective, expanded her network, and gained hands-on experience through a corporate strategy internship with Bimbo Bakeries USA. Today, she’s preparing for her next chapter with investment management firm Capital Group in Los Angeles.

Her experience also reinforced something she now believes strongly: there isn’t one personality that belongs in business school—or one way to lead.

“I don’t think that there is a personality that you need to have in business school,” Terrikia says. “Everyone has the opportunity to be successful regardless of their personality.”

🎙️ Hear more about Terrikia’s journey from science to business, her Simon experience, and why being yourself can be a strength in business on Study International Extra Credit Podcast:

Terrikia Benjamin '25S (MBA) discusses changing careers, finding her place in business school, and the lessons she carried forward from her Simon MBA experience.

09/02/2026

What happens when consumers say sustainability matters—but their purchasing decisions tell a different story?

Kristina Brecko, assistant professor at the University of Rochester, Simon Business School, is bringing research-backed insight to the conversation around sustainable brands and consumer behavior.

In a recent interview with TheStreet, Brecko discusses research examining what really influences consumers’ purchasing decisions—and why sustainability may not always be the deciding factor.

Consumers say they want one thing, but their actual purchases say something different.

09/01/2026

Join us for Simon Community Weekend October 16–17 to discover the possibilities of what you can achieve and the impact you’ll create. Visiting campus is a chance to make lasting connections with current students, faculty, and alumni who are transforming industries and advancing ideas. Additionally, we are pleased to offer travel packages for Simon applicants!

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3SeGDY8

08/31/2026

Teamwork meets a little friendly competition! MS students put their creativity and collaboration to the test during orientation, building cardboard boats and then racing them to the finish line. The result? Plenty of laughs, team spirit, and some healthy competition along the way. A fun way to kick off the year and start building connections with classmates!

08/26/2026

AI is changing how we think about computing—and even how we measure it.

Simon Business School's William H. Meckling Associate Professor of Finance Yukun Liu recently spoke with NPR's Planet Money about why AI tokens could become the “kilowatt-hour of the AI age,” offering insight into the economics behind the rapidly evolving technology.

🎙️The segment aired on 136 NPR affiliates nationwide.
Read and listen to the full story:

AI companies use tokens to track usage and bill customers. Now economists are using them to track the spread of AI through the economy.

08/26/2026

Interested in exploring what AI can do for your company?

Professor Elizabeth Mohr and Mana-Kroma (Mana) Sherman, MBA, MS Business Analytics Applied AI '88, '97S (MBA), '25S (MS) are co-teaching a micro-credential this fall called Generative AI Enterprise Solutions: From Ideas to Impact, where you’ll learn how language-based intelligence can be integrated into business processes, products, and decision systems.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3SvLF2I

08/25/2026

The Simon Resource Expo brought MS students together with campus resources and Rochester-area organizations, all in one place! Students had the chance to connect with representatives from across the University and local community, ask questions, discover helpful services, and learn more about the resources available to them throughout their Simon experience.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event a success!

08/24/2026

What does the Federal Reserve’s July rate decision signal for the U.S. economy?

Narayana Kocherlakota, the Louise & Henry Epstein Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Finance at Simon Business School and former president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis , shared his perspective with CNN on the Fed’s decision and the economic outlook.

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh is already getting the “family fight” he has called for, and he’s leaving it up to Wall Street to choose between dueling narratives.

08/21/2026

Join Simon Business School and University of Rochester Alumni for an engaging conversation with Rob Lynch ’99, ’00S (MBA), CEO of Shake Shack, as he explores how technology is transforming the way businesses operate, connect with customers and compete in a rapidly changing marketplace.

Moderated by Simon Interim Dean Mitchell Lovett, the conversation will cover the growing role of digital innovation, data and adaptability across industries.

Register in advance to join us for this conversation and reception: https://bit.ly/Rob-Lynch-Shake-Shack