Penn State Smeal College of Business

09/03/2026

The best of both worlds! 🌍

We loved hosting our Hybrid MBA, DBA and inaugural Hybrid Applied AI for Business Transformation students for their on-campus residency.

The connections made in person set the perfect foundation as these driven professionals continue their studies in our flexible hybrid format. Welcome to the Smeal family—let’s get to work!

09/02/2026

Want real-world business experience without a traditional internship?

Following a highly successful summer pilot, the Penn State Smeal Career Accelerator connects students with top companies like OpenAI and L'Oréal for hands-on, credit-bearing projects! 💼✨

Read the full article to learn more: https://ow.ly/L3J050ZFpGO

Launched in summer 2026 and housed in the Smeal College of Business, the Penn State Career Accelerator program connects students with real-world business projects, employer feedback and career preparation designed to support future internships and careers.

09/01/2026

Staying current on financial news is one of the best ways to prepare for upcoming interviews and internships.

Thanks to Smeal alumni Charles Balducci and Eric Snyder, all Smeal students will continue to have complimentary digital subscriptions to Barron’s and MarketWatch.

Take advantage of this tool:

For the next 24 months, access to Barron’s Investing in Education program is sponsored by Smeal alumni Charles Balducci and Eric Snyder. Balducci and Snyder are partners in the Snyder/Balducci Group, a boutique-style banking and investment group inside of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.

08/31/2026

One family. Six children. Ten Penn State degrees. 💙🤍

Smeal alumna Stephanie Mullin’s Penn State story spans generations, with all six of her children choosing to become Penn Staters themselves. Now, with her youngest graduating in 2026, the family is celebrating a legacy built on education, opportunity and community.

Read the Mullin family’s Penn State story: https://ow.ly/OQNl50ZAExc

A 1986 alumna of the Smeal College of Business and a lifetime member of the Penn State Alumni Association, Stephanie Mullin’s Penn State legacy doesn’t end with her degree or with her current role as the University’s assistant director of the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development. Now w...

08/28/2026

From their very first residency to becoming our first Smeal Executive DBA graduates, this inaugural cohort has made history. 🎓

As our current DBA students settle in for their new classes, we’re taking a look back at where it all began with throwback photos from the first residency of our inaugural cohort.

08/27/2026

Congratulations to the latest member of the Penn State Smeal community who was recognized in Penn State's "We Are!" feature, which honors Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond in service to the University.

We're proud to celebrate Florencia "Flo" Gercar Pepper for her dedication, leadership, and the meaningful impact she makes across our community!

Read here: https://ow.ly/3ngh50ZFjTJ

As part of our regular “We Are!” feature, we recognize 22 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what’s asked of them in their work at the University.

08/26/2026

Honoring a legacy & advancing the future of real estate.

The seventh annual Austin J. Jaffe Real Estate Lecture will welcome renowned real estate scholar David C. Ling to Penn State on Aug. 28 to share his research on public vs. private commercial real estate investment performance.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/qK2e50ZAEqy

David C. Ling from the University of Florida will deliver the seventh annual Austin J. Jaffe Real Estate Lecture at Penn State Smeal, focusing on public versus private commercial real estate investment performance.

08/25/2026

🥪 Calling all Smeal students! Your campus dining options are getting a major upgrade this fall.

Dunkin' and Jimmy John's are officially moving into the Business Building. Even better? Both locations will accept Penn State meal plans and LionCash for maximum convenience.

Get ready for your new favorite study break spot! 🍩📚

Learn More: https://ow.ly/Pras50ZEXyS

Penn State Smeal College of Business will welcome Dunkin' and Jimmy John's to the Business Building later this fall, bringing expanded dining and gathering options to one of the University's busiest academic buildings.

08/24/2026

We are SO back 🫶 Here's to a great year ahead!

08/21/2026

Congratulations to the Penn State Smeal Executive DBA Class of 2026, the first class to graduate from the program! 👏

This class has helped pave the way for the future of the Smeal DBA program. We’re incredibly proud of all they’ve accomplished and excited to see the impact they’ll make as they take the next step in their journeys.