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“One of my former bosses at McDonald’s, who is now a friend, always told me that how you show up at work is just important as what you do. And as I reflected, I realized how much I learned about that from working in my MBA group. ”

10/29/24

Laura Wanerka, BS/MBA ’16

Communications Manager, Gatorade Portfolio, PepsiCo

“Be open to every conceivable opportunity. Every move in your career will prepare you for the next. ”

9/25/24

Kevin Cavalieri, PMBA ’07

Executive Vice President, Director of Enterprise Resilience, M&T Bank

“The coursework I did was so impactful in making me the leader I am today. The skills I learned in negotiations, data modeling, leadership and communication are all things I use every day.”

8/1/24

Sudha Bommidi, MBA ’07

Chief Operating Officer, RPCI Oncology PC and Senior Executive Director, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

“A significant part of my experience at UB was that you had be a self-starter and that it was competitive. Coming to school in an environment like that and seeing the diversity of the students and faculty gives you a broader perspective on life. ”

7/1/24

John Doyle, BS ’86

President and CEO, Marsh McLennan

“Be open to a path that could be outside your comfort zone. Don’t be afraid to start your career and then take an offshoot into another, get another degree or try something you never thought possible. ”

4/18/24

John Persons, EMBA '00

Chief Executive Officer, Northeast Grocery

“The three global programs I participated in shaped my life. I had the opportunity to experience the culture and business of each country through the lens of social innovation and entrepreneurial leadership. ”

3/25/24

Janelle Fore, BS ’20, MBA ’21

Associate, Goldman Sachs

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Up to the challenge
10/4/24
Students used cutting-edge artificial intelligence to help businesses and organizations solve real-world challenges at the inaugural AI Hackathon Challenge.
Buffalo Business magazine
10/15/24
Learn how the AI explosion is affecting every aspect of business and more in the autumn 2024 issue of Buffalo Business.
Quantifying the impact
9/25/24
UB School of Management students help measure how Buffalo Prep affects lives.
UB MBA ranked No. 11 in the U.S. for ROI
9/26/24
Bloomberg Businessweek ranked the School of Management as one of the best B-schools in the nation based on the return on investment it provides MBA graduates.
Top performers recognized in Well Cell Global project
9/25/24
Scholars from around the world collaborated on proposals to introduce a pharmaceutical product to their local markets.
Audit oversight board cites faculty research
6/25/24
Researchers from the UB School of Management recently influenced a new proposal from the main regulator for audits of publicly traded companies in the U.S.
True Blue: Corina Stammworthy, CEL ’21
9/25/24
How the Laundromutt founder has turned her business dream into reality — while facing serious health challenges.
Implementing positive change
5/13/24
UB’s MBA/MSW program provides social workers with business skills — and vice versa.
Integrating AI in the classroom
9/25/24
Two projects recently received seed grant funding to integrate generative artificial intelligence into course and curricular design.
United Nations association
9/25/24
UB will gain global recognition and representation at the United Nations through a new formal association.
Advancing Top 25
5/22/23
New York’s flagship university is hiring. Learn more and apply.
Our Values
5/22/23
We are a vibrant and inclusive community of big thinkers and and big doers, who are leading business into the future.
UB MBA rises in Bloomberg Businessweek Ranking
11/16/23
Among public business schools, the UB MBA is ranked No. 32 in the annual ranking of MBA programs.
Boldly Buffalo
9/5/18
UB’s largest campaign in history will elevate our students, attract world-class faculty and support life-changing research with the potential to transform our region and the globe.
Accreditation
6/16/21
Why choose a business school accredited by AACSB International?

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