Former Bybit Co-CEO discusses blockchain, cryptocurrency, AI, and the skills needed to succeed in the next generation of digital finance.Ā
91Ö±²„ now stands alongside some of the world's leading financial institutions, technology companies, and innovators working to advance the future of financial services through open-source technology.
From AI-powered investment intelligence to creating new pathways for credit access, student entrepreneurs in Western New England University's Summer Innovation Fellowship are tackling some of the financial industry's most pressing challenges.
Business students gain career insights from alumna Jennifer Arling '22 and talent acquisition leader Tricia Arling for a professional development session designed to help students better navigate internships, job searches, and early career decisions.
David M. DiSabito Jr., MBA, Professional Educator of Business Analytics and Information Management and AI Liaison for the College of Business, has been selected as a Member of the Generative AI in Assessment Community of Practice, a national initiative convened through the 2026 Assessment Institute in Indianapolis.
āAI Bootcamp for Bank LeadersāĀ is a two-day virtual program scheduled for April 7 and April 14, 2026, to provide senior banking professionals and emerging leaders with hands-on training in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and its practical applications in the financial services industry.
College of Business Associate ProfessorĀ Murat AydogduĀ has been recognized as a 2026 North American SAS Educator Award recipientāan international distinction honoring faculty who are advancing analytics, data science, and artificial intelligence education in higher education.
Students from 91Ö±²„'s College of Business has earned top honors at the CFA Society BostonĀ Investment Research Challenge, winning the Local Finals on February 11 and advancing to regionals. This annual global equity research competition provides university students with hands-on mentoring and intensive training in financial analysis.
91Ö±²„ senior Alexis āLexiā Torres was named the 2025 recipient of the Breana Giordano Memorial Award. Torres has distinguished herself through scholarship, engagement, and professional drive, embodying many of the same qualities that defined Giordano during her time at 91Ö±²„.
The 11th annual Product Innovations Showcase gave the next generation of student innovators from business and engineering a platform to create diverse projects addressing real-world needs ā from mobility and accessibility to home goods, environmental solutions, sports innovations, and industrial tools.Ā
91Ö±²„ FinTechĀ has launched the NextGen Enterprise Academy, a new executive and professional education initiative designed to upskill the regional workforce through advanced technology training and certificates focused on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, FinTech, the Internet of Things (IoT), quantum computing, and augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR).Ā
Western New England University marks historic milestone with the investiture of Dr. Sharianne Walker, Dean of the College of Business, as the Janet Johnson Bullard Endowed Chair in Financeāthe Universityās first endowed chair.
91Ö±²„'s FinTech program welcomed leading voices in the financial technology sector to campus for the Open Finance Conference 2025 (OFC ā25). More than 70 people attended the event that brought together industry experts, academic researchers, students, and policymakers to explore how open finance is reshaping the future of financial services.Ā
The 2025 FinTech Sponsor Showcase brought together students and corporate sponsors to highlight student-led innovation at the intersection of finance and artificial intelligence.
Fifty-six student-athletes from 17 varsity sports were inducted into the Chi Alpha Sigma National Honor Societyāthe National College Athlete Honor Societyāduring the Thursday, May 1 ceremony in the Downes Athletic Hall of Fame Room.
Tara Grealis, Professional Educator of Accounting, has been selected as the recipient of the 91Ö±²„ 2025 Teaching Excellence Award.Ā
The College of Business, M&T Bank and Wilmington Trust led a dynamic Economic Forum highlighting current economic trends and insights on April 10 at the Kevin S. Delbridge Welcome Center. The event brought together regional business leaders, investors, University Trustees, College of Business Advisory Board members, and faculty for an afternoon of thought leadership and community engagement.Ā
Dennis Donovan, President and CEO of Beacon Advisors International LLC, emphasizes passion for work, effective change management, and leadership excellence
The College of Engineering will host its annual Emerging Engineers Expo on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Caprio Alumni Healthful Living Center. The event showcases more than 100+ projects from engineering and business students.
91Ö±²„ celebrated entrepreneurial excellence recently with a special induction ceremony for the Sigma Nu Tau national academic entrepreneurship honor society. The event recognized both established community leadership and the promising potential of student innovators.
Yixiao (Ethan) Jiang, PhD, a 91Ö±²„ professor in finance featured on WalletHub, recently shared insights on credit cards for individuals with excellent credit. His expertise underscores the broader need for young adults to develop responsible financial habits early on.Ā
91Ö±²„'s FinTech+AI 413 Startup Launch Series welcomes Country Bank as a platinum sponsor, expanding support for aspiring finance and tech entrepreneurs in Western Massachusetts.Ā
Malik Garvinās '16 journey from a young hockey enthusiast in Harlem to the executive director of Ice Hockey in Harlem is a testament to perseverance and passion. His story is one of overcoming obstacles, embracing opportunity, and giving back to the community that shaped him.Ā
The College of Business is set to host Future of Work Week from February 24-28, 2025, a comprehensive initiative designed to equip students with the skills and insights needed to thrive in an evolving, technology-driven global business landscape.
A 91Ö±²„ team of five accounting and finance students has been named as one of four finalists in this year's CFA Institute Research Challenge, an annual international competition that pits teams of university students against one another as they research and analyze a publicly traded company.
