Simon Business School, URochester

09/09/2026

A new semester and plenty of opportunities to make an impact. Our Part-Time students recently came together for orientation, welcoming students from the Executive MBA, Professional MBA, MS in Medical Management, and Healthcare Certificate programs to the Simon community.

Students got to know their classmates, connect with current students and alumni, hear from faculty, explore Simon clubs and experiential learning opportunities, and meet with the Benet Career Management Center - Simon Business School, University of Rochester. They also received their semester teams and jumped right into team-building with a little help from LEGO bricks.

With a tour of Simon and plenty of time to connect, our newest students are officially ready to take on the semester together!

09/04/2026

, we hope you’ll join us on September 23! Simon alumni, current students, and members of the University of Rochester community are invited to an evening of networking and conversation with Interim Dean Mitch Lovett.

Connect with fellow Simon and University of Rochester alumni, meet current Simon students attending the Conference, and hear from staff across Simon Advancement, the Benet Career Management Center, and Corporate Engagement.

Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks while catching up with old friends and making new connections.

A special thank you to University Trustee and Simon alumnus Evans Lam ’83, ’84S (MBA) for generously hosting.

🔵 There is no fee to attend, but advance registration is requested: https://bit.ly/Simon-Los-Angeles

We look forward to bringing the Simon community together in Los Angeles!

09/04/2026

, we’re coming your way on September 22! Simon alumni are invited to join Interim Dean Mitch Lovett and fellow Simon alumni for an evening of conversation, connection, and updates from your alma mater.

Enjoy hearty hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, and great company as you reconnect with classmates, meet fellow alumni, and hear what’s happening at Simon.

A special thank you to University Trustee Emeritus and Simon alumnus Michael Rosen ’82, ’83S (MBA) for graciously hosting.

🔵 There is no fee to attend, but advance registration is requested: https://bit.ly/Simon-San-Diego

We hope to see our San Diego-area Simon community there!

09/04/2026

What better way to wrap up MS Orientation Week than with a night out at one of our favorite spots?

After a week of getting to know their programs, meeting classmates and settling into the Simon community, our MS students headed to The Playhouse // Swillburger for some good food, arcade games and plenty of time to hang out beyond the classroom.

Orientation may be wrapped up, but the connections made this week are just getting started. Here’s to a great year ahead for our newest MS students!

09/03/2026

There is still time to register for Generative AI Enterprise Solutions: From Ideas to Impact, a three-session micro-credential taught by Professor Liza Mohr and Adjunct Professor Mana Sherman ’88, ’97S (MBA), ’25S (MS).

You’ll explore real-world case studies relating to Generative AI and design a prototype concept for a Gen-AI-powered solution.

🟢 Register today: https://bit.ly/3SvLF2I

09/02/2026

You don’t have to fit a certain personality type to succeed in business. Simon Business School alumna Terrikia Jackson (Benjamin) ’25S (MBA) learned that firsthand. Coming from a background in biochemistry and biotech, Terrikia was once told by a former colleague that she might be “too nice” for business.

Instead of letting that define her, she found her own path. At Simon, Terrikia built confidence, developed her business perspective, expanded her network, and gained hands-on experience through a corporate strategy internship with Bimbo Bakeries USA. Today, she’s preparing for her next chapter with investment management firm Capital Group in Los Angeles.

Her experience also reinforced something she now believes strongly: there isn’t one personality that belongs in business school—or one way to lead.

“I don’t think that there is a personality that you need to have in business school,” Terrikia says. “Everyone has the opportunity to be successful regardless of their personality.”

🎙️ Hear more about Terrikia’s journey from science to business, her Simon experience, and why being yourself can be a strength in business on Study International Extra Credit Podcast:

Terrikia Benjamin '25S (MBA) discusses changing careers, finding her place in business school, and the lessons she carried forward from her Simon MBA experience.

09/02/2026

What happens when consumers say sustainability matters—but their purchasing decisions tell a different story?

Kristina Brecko, assistant professor at the University of Rochester, Simon Business School, is bringing research-backed insight to the conversation around sustainable brands and consumer behavior.

In a recent interview with TheStreet, Brecko discusses research examining what really influences consumers’ purchasing decisions—and why sustainability may not always be the deciding factor.

Consumers say they want one thing, but their actual purchases say something different.

09/01/2026

Join us for Simon Community Weekend October 16–17 to discover the possibilities of what you can achieve and the impact you’ll create. Visiting campus is a chance to make lasting connections with current students, faculty, and alumni who are transforming industries and advancing ideas. Additionally, we are pleased to offer travel packages for Simon applicants!

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3SeGDY8

08/31/2026

Teamwork meets a little friendly competition! MS students put their creativity and collaboration to the test during orientation, building cardboard boats and then racing them to the finish line. The result? Plenty of laughs, team spirit, and some healthy competition along the way. A fun way to kick off the year and start building connections with classmates!

08/26/2026

AI is changing how we think about computing—and even how we measure it.

Simon Business School's William H. Meckling Associate Professor of Finance Yukun Liu recently spoke with NPR's Planet Money about why AI tokens could become the “kilowatt-hour of the AI age,” offering insight into the economics behind the rapidly evolving technology.

🎙️The segment aired on 136 NPR affiliates nationwide.
Read and listen to the full story:

AI companies use tokens to track usage and bill customers. Now economists are using them to track the spread of AI through the economy.