Pitt Business, University of Pittsburgh

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads in our Pitt Business community! Whether you're at home, on the job or rocking the dad jokes, thanks for juggling it all with grace and humor. Here's to the dads who inspire us every day – may your day be filled with love, laughter, and maybe a little extra coffee!

Good luck to the Panthers competing in the July 17 -23 U.S. Olympic Trials! Dylan Reed (MS ’24, BSBA ’23) is diving in the individual event and is competing in the synchronized diving event with Cameron Cash (A&S ‘25) Everyone at Pitt is cheering for you.🥇

Classmates from China, Switzerland, and Korea, plus, approximately 15 states came on campus for this year’s DBA Colloquium. The students had a chance to get feedback on their research from other students and professors and enjoy the sights in Pittsburgh. Read about the colloquium here https://bit.ly/4b1zk9x If you want to learn more about the DBA program, join us at our next information session on June 25. Register here: https://bit.ly/3KI0yr5

Global Minds Join together for DBA Colloquium Classmates from around the globe converged at Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business for the annual DBA colloquium.

Arjun, a marketing major and Pitt student athlete, is interning at TikTok on the Global Business Solutions Healthcare Vertical this summer! Follow along tomorrow (June 12) as he takes over our Instagram stories to share a Day in the Life of a summer internship in NYC!

“Watching everything that was happening to all facets of health care, I realized there's so much more to do in the industry than becoming a doctor. I realized I wanted to help improve the delivery system by leading doctors and caregivers rather than providing care,” Ngozi said. “To do that, I found a program at Pitt that allows me to get an MBA and a degree from the School of Public Health at the same time.”

Read more about Ngozichukwu Ibe (SPH ’24G, KGSB ’24) and her path towards achieving her goals: https://bit.ly/4c71sZY

In May, Jagdish Sheth (PhD ’66, MBA ’62) was awarded the 2024 AMA Global Marketing SIG Award which honors a scholar who has made exceptional contributions in the field of global marketing. Congratulations!

Are you looking to create opportunities for alumnae and current Pitt Business undergraduate and graduate students to build a community where they share perspectives, discuss professional strategies, and build authentic relationships? If so, consider joining the Pitt Business Alumnae Council! Learn how you can get involved by filling out this quick interest form. https://bit.ly/3RgjGjH

With great sadness, we share the passing of Gershon Mandelker, the Katz Alumni Chair Professor Emeritus of Finance and Business Administration. He was a wonderful colleague, friend, and proud teacher and mentor to many MBA and PhD students throughout his 30+ years of service.

Mandelker touched the lives of many through his teaching and research. His research goal was to advance and test theories that explain the economic behavior of individuals, firms, and capital markets, and his work was published in numerous journals and books.

Funeral arrangement information is available here: https://bit.ly/3VuB0E7 Please join us in remembering him and extending our condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones.

Artificial intelligence is the latest high-profile digital disruption and business schools are uniquely positioned to help students navigate these choppy waters, writes Tom Davis, clinical assistant professor and director of our Berg Center for Ethics and Leadership. Learn more in his AACSB Insights article – “Helping Students Frame Their Futures in the AI Age”: https://bit.ly/4c3saml

LGBTQI+ Pride Month is held every June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. This is a time for the University and Pitt Business community to stand with every LGBTQI+ person to denounce intolerance, discrimination, and injustice. Events are happening throughout the Pittsburgh region: https://bit.ly/3g3SkLt

Are you thinking about earning your MBA? If a part-time program checks all the boxes for you, there is still time to apply and be enrolled this August! To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3KmHIFF

We’re bringing the Blue and Gold overseas! On June 12, meet Dean Gene Anderson and connect with undergraduate students studying abroad at The Prince Regent in London. On June 17, join us at Kunsthalle Praha in Prague to tour the exhibitions and network with one another. Registration is open for both here: https://bit.ly/3X1oywE

Hail to Peggy Liu, the Ben L. Fryrear Chair in Marketing and an associate professor of business administration! On May 25 in San Francisco, she was presented with the 2024 Award for Transformative Early Career Contributions from the Association for Psychological Science. Peggy (far right) is among the select psychological scientists who earned the Janet Taylor Spence Award for conducting cutting-edge research. Congratulations, Peggy!

Pitt Business at Pittsburgh Pride 2024 – you’re invited! Gather together Friday, May 31, from 2-8 p.m., at Allegheny Commons West Park. Join us at our table as we support the LGBTQIA+ community celebration.

The summer colloquium for our Doctor of Business Administration students ends today. This was a great opportunity for the students to gather in person with the program staff and faculty – to network, share experiences and enjoy Pittsburgh! The Hyflex format enables them to attend class in person, online or a combination of both. Interested executives can apply by June 7: https://bit.ly/4az339N

Executives who are students in our Doctor of Business Administration program are in Pittsburgh this week. They are gathered together from about 15 states, China and Switzerland – and remotely from South Korea – to network and get feedback on their Practicum Research Projects from each other and our faculty. Enjoy your visit!

We had a tremendous time in Boston, capping off our spring 2024 visits! Next, we’re headed overseas to London and Prague! https://bit.ly/3IoyaJt

Hey there, Pitt Business alumni! 🌟 We're thrilled to bring you the newest edition of our Alumni Newsletter. Let’s celebrate spring successes and stay connected throughout the year! 🎉 Nearly 1,000 students were celebrated at the first-ever Pitt Business Spring Commencement Ceremony. Read more: https://bit.ly/4dLkO8E

Pitt Business hosted marketing faculty from leading business schools to discuss and collaborate on various research topics, trends, and challenges in the field of marketing. Meeting at Mervis Hall, the Marketing Area Research Colloquium's presenters included Vanitha Swaminathan, the Thomas Marshall Professor of Marketing and Center for Branding director. Thank you to the faculty from Georgetown McDonough School of Business, Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, Penn State Smeal College of Business, UVA Darden School of Business, UVA McIntire School of Commerce, and Pitt Business for this informative day together!

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Let's celebrate and honor the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of these communities. Let's strive to listen and educate ourselves – and actively work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable society. Pitt also celebrates in January during the school year. See the campus and community resources: https://bit.ly/40dRjnU

Happy Mother's Day, Panther Moms! 💐

From bedtime stories to success stories! Esme Stasa (BSBA '23) juggled parenthood and studies with a mantra from her kids: 'Good luck, Mama! You got this!' 💪 Here's to all the amazing moms who inspire us to chase our dreams no matter what! Happy Mother's Day! https://bit.ly/4bf8SKH

Shahin Mirsherkari (MS ’22), Kristen Lucero (BSBA '22), Julia DiPietro (BSBA '24), and Arjun Manjunath (BSBA '25) were recognized as "Up and Coming Marketers to Watch" at the American Marketing Association (AMA Pittsburgh) Marquee Awards on May 4, 2024. Congratulations! 🏆

How are you? May is National Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness and reduce the stigma around mental health. Let's take this opportunity to prioritize our mental well-being and support those around us. Remember, it's okay not to be okay; seeking help is a sign of strength. Check out the Pitt Business Wellness and Safety Resource Hub with resources to support our students, faculty and staff: https://bit.ly/44AuFK9

Are you interested in a DBA program? Our Doctor of Business Administration program offers immersive experiences and courses taught by highly ranked faculty members to help experienced professionals to develop exceptional analytical and leadership skills, which are in demand now more than ever. Learn how you can expand your skills, join Faculty Directors Jeff Inman, Associate Dean of Research and Faculty and Dennis Galletta, Director of the Ph.D. program at an information session May 28 at 7:00 p.m. ET. Register here: https://bit.ly/44p10nd

Applications are due Friday June 7.

The Panthers are coming! The Panthers are coming to Boston to host an alumni networking reception at Brownstone on Dartmouth Street. This event is open to Pitt Business alumni, register here for more information: https://bit.ly/4aLygqX

Relive the moments that marked new beginnings and celebrated achievements! 🎓✨ Join us as we look back on an unforgettable commencement ceremony. See the photo gallery here: https://bit.ly/4brkdqI Here’s to the Class of 2024!

On April 23, the spring 2024 KPMG Cup was held as the finale of the Consulting Field Project course. The winning team worked with Armada and included (from left to right) Felix Feng (MBA '24), Emmy Ray (MS '24), Tingting Yu MS ’25), and Abhishek Kulshresta (MBA '25). The FedEx team finished second, and Kulshresta was awarded Best Presenter. We want to thank all of the clients, faculty advisors, and executive coaches for their hard work and collaboration with our students. Thanks for another great year of this engaging course!

Namita Mahajan (BSBA ’25), Cindy Le (A&S ’25), Dylan Kurian (A&S ’25), Christina Yi (SHRS ’25), Lauren Angus (A&S ’25), and Harper Segal (ENGR ’25) represented the University of Pittsburgh this spring at the Emory Global Health Institute’s 2024 Emory Morningside Global Health Case Competition. 30 schools from seven countries and six continents were tasked with creating comprehensive intervention solutions to India’s “twindemic” of tuberculosis and diabetes. The Pitt team was one of three teams comprised only of undergraduate students. The team finished second and claimed a $3,000 cash prize for their efforts. Congratulations all and Hail to Pitt!