Penn State Smeal College of Business

09/10/2026

Attention University Park undergraduate students:

The application window for the Venture Capital Investment Practicum (VCIP) is closing soon (Friday, Sept. 11).

Submitting your application involves three easy steps:

Short responses
Resume upload
Listing one referral name

Participation in the VCIP is an investment in yourself and your career. This program is open to all Penn State University Park undergraduate students regardless of class year, major or college.

APPLICATION LINK: https://ow.ly/KJIm50ZM308

09/10/2026

Ever thought to yourself, "Finance just isn't for people like me?" Let’s change that narrative. 💡

The finance industry is vast and there is a place for every type of thinker, background and skill set. At our "Find Your Place in Finance" panel, Smeal alumni will be sharing their authentic journeys, challenges and successes.

Whether you're a 1st-year student just exploring or a 2nd-year looking to narrow your focus, come discover what's possible.

📅 Thursday, Sept 17 | 5:00 p.m. | Room 125, Business Building

09/10/2026

Penn State students are using AI to build better thesis proposals, analyze data faster and get real-time feedback on their ideas.

And they're doing it right here at Smeal. 👀

WPSU sat down with Professor Sam Bonsall and his students to find out how AI is reshaping business education and what it means for your career.

🔗 Full story:

Artificial Intelligence has arrived on college campuses, including at Penn State. While some professors are fighting it, others are trying to teach students the right way to use AI, including understanding its strengths and weaknesses.

09/09/2026

🌱 The inaugural Land Grant Startup Launch Competition, a collaboration between Smeal and Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences that supported early stage startups focused on sustainable business practices, is included in the 2026 Sustainable Campus Index, published by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.

The index showcases colleges and universities with innovative, high-impact sustainability practices.

We’re proud to be included among institutions demonstrating leadership and creativity in higher education.

👉 Access the 2026 report here: https://ow.ly/YXq650ZKNek

The Sustainable Campus Index highlights the most sustainable colleges and universities in across numerous impact areas and overall by institution type, as measured by the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS). Latest Sustainable Campus Index Access the 2026 Sustainable Campus I...

09/09/2026

The Smeal Professional Graduate Admissions team is coming to you 💙

As you explore graduate school, we know how important personal connection is.

That’s why we’re excited to travel to these communities to meet prospective students, answer questions and share more about the Smeal professional graduate programs experience.

Every application is personally reviewed by our team. We’d love the chance to meet you in person!

If you’re located in one of these areas and considering graduate school, we encourage you to join us at an upcoming event.

And if you have questions, feel free to reach out to [email protected]

Don’t see your city? Drop it in the comments!

09/09/2026

Want to work in branding? 📈

Hear from leaders at Google, American Eagle, Scholar Hotels and Penn State at the Penn State Prime “Founders Panel: Forging a Career in Branding.”

📅 Sept 28 🕕 6-7:30 PM 📍 Business Building/Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross Atrium

Learn how to build your career and forge your own path:

Penn State Prime will bring together leaders from Google, American Eagle Outfitters, Scholar Hotels and Penn State for its annual Branding Panel. The “Founders Panel: Forging a Career in Branding” will feature professionals who have experience founding companies, organizations or initiatives thr...

09/08/2026

SMEAL STUDENTS, this is for you 🚨

Penn State's Office of Strategic Communications is looking for the next Penn State Influencers/Ambassadors!

Do you regularly post content on TikTok, Instagram or YouTube about your Penn State experience?

We are interested in creating a broad and diverse group of student influencers from different majors, campuses and backgrounds.

We are less interested in how many followers you have across platforms but rather that you are capable of creating content that is engaging and are already regularly posting about your Penn State experience.

Application + Information: https://ow.ly/bIxw50ZKKG7

09/08/2026

🩸 Mark your calendars, Smeal!

On September 10th, Smeal College of Business students are rolling up their sleeves to save lives.

Join us for our upcoming blood drive and show the power of our community.

Secure your time slot: https://ow.ly/oAzC50ZJu2M

09/08/2026

Smeal is hitting the road! First stop: Philadelphia, PA 🛣️

Join Dean Corey Phelps, along with fellow alumni and friends, for an evening of connection, conversation, and community.

Register now!

Philadelphia: https://ow.ly/r7VE50ZIrX5

Chicago: https://ow.ly/RvRj50ZIrYE

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!