Message from the dean

Dear Alumni and Friends,

Spring is in the air, and with the season comes a new edition of Buffalo Business. This issue is a testament to the innovation, resilience and global impact that define the School of Management.

Our cover story, “Climate Innovation,” explores how businesses, faculty and alumni are addressing the pressing challenges of climate change. From groundbreaking research in sustainable investments to innovative risk management strategies, these stories showcase how we are turning challenges into opportunities for impactful change.

This issue also celebrates the launch of three new centers at the School of Management — the Center for AI Business Innovation, the Center for Marketing Analysis and the Center for Supply Chain Analytics. In Startups, you can read how these centers are bridging academia and industry, advancing research, providing transformative education and creating opportunities for societal impact.

Our Projects Clinic is now in its second year, and the stories in this feature showcase how the clinic is delivering value for our students and partner organizations. 

We welcomed 17 distinguished new faculty members to the school this fall, and you can read how their expertise and vision will enhance our ability to prepare students for the demands of an evolving business landscape.

As always, we are inspired by the achievements of our alumni, whose leadership spans industries and continents. Whether driving innovation at Goldman Sachs, promoting resilience in climate-vulnerable communities or leading iconic campaigns at PepsiCo, their stories exemplify the power of a UB School of Management education.

Thank you for your continued support and engagement. Together, we are shaping a brighter, more sustainable future.

Best regards,

Ananth Iyer
Dean