RIT Business

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!

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Saunders adjunct professor and alumna Lindsay Connelly ‘11 (marketing), ‘18 (MBA) for being named to the Inc. 2026 Female Founders 500 list!

As the president of Linden Digital Marketing, Lindsay is the only Rochester-area entrepreneur recognized on this year’s national list. Since 2018, she has scaled her agency into an 18-person, MWBE-certified firm while achieving 400% revenue growth.

We are honored to have Lindsay sharing her industry-leading expertise and leadership with our students in the classroom.

Tyler Mahan is leaving RIT with more than just a degree.

As Captain of the RIT Men’s Hockey team, Tyler balanced a demanding D1 schedule with a triple-focus in finance, accounting, and communication. Between 134 career games and leading the Tigers to an Atlantic Hockey title, he also excelled in the classroom as a four-time All-American Scholar and summa cm laude graduate.

Tyler’s impact extends far beyond the ice. A 2026 Hockey Humanitarian Award nominee, he co-founded an organization to provide gear for young athletes and served as a dedicated mentor in the Rochester community.

Now, after a standout co-op performance at Deloitte, he’s weighing professional hockey offers in North America and Europe against a career in finance. Whatever path Tyler chooses, he leaves RIT having mastered the balance of leadership, integrity, and academic excellence.

Congratulations, Tyler!

Congratulations to Professor Steve Choi for receiving the 2025 Housing Research Manuscript Award!

His award-winning research, "The Winner's Curse in Housing Markets," explores why buyers often overpay during intense bidding wars. From being featured on WXXI’s Connections to receiving this national honor from the American Real Estate Society, Dr. Choi is making waves in the world of Real Estate Finance.

We are so proud to have faculty like Dr. Choi who bring cutting-edge insights from the research lab directly into the Saunders classroom.

The gold standard of hospitality!

We're thrilled to officially welcome the newest inductees into the RIT Chapter of the Eta Sigma Delta (ESD) International Honor Society for Hospitality & Tourism Students.

Congratulations to the outstanding undergraduate and graduate student inductees!

The latest QS World Executive MBA Rankings are in, and Saunders College of Business is celebrating a major climb.

Evaluating 215 programs globally, QS ranked Saunders Executive MBA:
👉 #60 in North America (up from #72 last year!)
👉 #151-160 Globally (up from #171-180 last year!)

We are especially proud to place #86 globally for Diversity and #93 for Career Outcomes.

A huge shoutout to our incredible faculty, staff, alumni, and ambitious EMBA students who make achievements like this possible. 🧡🐯

Want to learn more about how our internationally recognized program can elevate your career? Click the link to read the full rankings breakdown! https://brnw.ch/21x2UE4

💼 Co-op Spotlight: Halle Wagner '26 (supply chain management)

From the production floor to direct coordination with leadership, Halle's co-op at Gulfstream Aerospace was anything but entry-level.

Studying Supply Chain Management at Saunders gave her the foundation to thrive in one of the most demanding and prestigious aerospace environments in the world.

She's just getting started. 🧡

Huge congratulations to our Saunders students named 2025-2026 Outstanding Undergraduate Scholars! From our Rochester campus to our global locations, these Tigers are in the top 1% of the university.

To earn this bronze medallion these scholars completed 83+ credit hours with an exceptional 3.85+ GPA, all while giving back through volunteer work and research.