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Alumni Gamler ’03 and Bruckner ’06 Speak to SAA

On April 12, 2021, theStudent Accounting Association held its final virtual Zoom meeting of thespring semester with guest speakers and CPAs Tia Gamler ’03, vice president of finance at RotatingMachinery Services, Inc. and Steve Bruckner ’06, vice president of finance at CDIndustrial, LLC.

Posted on 4/16/2021 12:00:02 PM

IUP to Honor 2020 and 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Indiana University of Pennsylvania will honor the 2020 and 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients for their career achievements and service in a virtual ceremony on April 17.

Posted on 4/14/2021 3:02:24 PM

Eberly Students Attend 2021 United Collegiate Women’s Leadership Conference

On March 6, 2021, 14 students from theEberly College of Business and Information Technology joined staff,administrators, and a faculty member for the United Collegiate Women’sLeadership Virtual Conference 2021. The conference included a wide range of workshops onkey issues in higher education.

Posted on 4/8/2021 2:27:51 PM

Alumna Gandolfi Speaks to Student Accounting Association

On March 31, 2021, the Student Accounting Association heldits fifth meeting of the spring semester with guest speaker Elle Gandolfi ’17 (also a 2020 graduate of Duquesne UniversitySchool of Law), an associateattorney at a local law firm.

Posted on 4/7/2021 10:25:30 AM

IUP Executive MBA Program Ranked in Top 25 Programs in the Nation

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Executive Master of Business Administration has been ranked as one of the top 25 EMBA programs in the nation by Great Business Schools. IUP the only public university in Pennsylvania selected for the 2021 rankings, and one of only two programs in Pennsylvania in the listing.

Posted on 3/26/2021 1:37:48 PM

Alumnus Bluemling Speaks to Student Accounting Association

On March 18, 2021, the Student AccountingAssociation held its fourth meeting of the Spring semester with guest speaker BrittanyJellison, a campus recruiter, and IUP alumnus Dave Bluemling, a tax partner for BKDCPAs and Advisors, Pittsburgh office.

Posted on 3/24/2021 1:35:53 PM

Six Alumni Honored With IUP Young Alumni Achievement Awards

Six graduates of Indiana University of Pennsylvania were honored with the 2021 Young Alumni Achievement Awards. IUP graduates of less than 15 years are eligible for this award, created to recognize recent IUP graduates identified as being outstanding in their professions.

Posted on 3/23/2021 2:50:58 PM

Finance Seminar Speaker Series: Malcolm Polley

On February 17, 2021, Malcolm Polley served as the guest lecturer for the Finance Seminar class.

Posted on 3/16/2021 12:47:06 PM

IUP Marketing Program Ranked in Top 30 in the Nation

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Marketing has been ranked as one of the top programs in marketing in the nation by Study.com.

Posted on 3/10/2021 4:19:11 PM

Guest Speaker Maloney Speaks to Student Accounting Association

On March 3, 2021, the Student Accounting Association held itsthird meeting of the spring semester with guest speaker Susan Maloney, the firmdirector of the national public accounting firm Baker Tilly, Pittsburghoffice. Accompanying her was Lauren Cattell, who is an assurance associate.

Posted on 3/9/2021 9:14:06 AM

Eberly Interim Dean and Student Navigators Deliver Treat Bags to Business Living Learning Community

The Eberly Navigators, underthe direction of Tracy VanHorn-Juart, delivered mid-semester notes andtreat bags to the Stephenson Hall Business Living Learning Community on March1, 2021.

Posted on 3/8/2021 1:08:04 PM

Eberly Features Senior Wolfe

Allison Wolfe is a double major in human resource management and general management in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology.

Posted on 3/3/2021 3:47:34 PM

Eberly Features Freshman Wendling

Carson Wendling is afreshman supply-chain management major in the Eberly College of Business andInformation Technology.

Posted on 2/24/2021 10:10:26 AM

SAA Hosts Alumni Speaker Lucas and Others

On February 17, 2021, the Student AccountingAssociation held its second meeting of the spring semester with guest speakerTodd Lucas ’02 (accounting), a senior audit manager at Schneider Downs’Pittsburgh office. Accompanying him wereIUP alumni Ed Friel ’88 (shareholder), Jim Yard ’93 (shareholder), Laria Moore ’19 (staff II member), and Ed Kremmel ’16 (seniorauditor).

Posted on 2/19/2021 1:51:02 PM

Eberly Features General and HR Management Major Elsen

Michaela Elsen is a sophomore at IUP studying Human Resources and General Management in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology. Michaela is also involved with Management Association, Phi Gamma Nu, COBSAC, the Eberly Digital Marketing Team, and Business Honors.

Posted on 2/15/2021 1:40:23 PM

Eberly Features Early Admissions MBA Student Morgan Jarvie

Morgan Jarvie is a Finance major and an early admissions MBA student in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology.

Posted on 2/15/2021 1:32:25 PM

Student Accounting Association Makes Third Donation to IUP Food Pantry and Help Center

On February 1, 2021, the IUP Student Accounting Association made its third nonperishable food and toiletries donation to the IUP Food Pantry and Help Center, located in room G-12 at the Suites on Pratt. The donation was carried out by SAA Community Service Chair Logan Stear and Vice President of Finance Brandon Boyer. The Food Pantry provides free food and toiletries to IUP students in need.

Posted on 2/9/2021 10:37:00 AM

“Make Your Own Motivation” Program Helps Students Navigate the Semester

The Eberly College of Business hosted Dylan Corp, a licensed psychologist from the IUP Counseling Center and the outreach coordinator, who took the time to discuss motivation with students—where it comes from, what it is, what problems we often face with it, and how to maintain and use it.

Posted on 2/4/2021 2:15:30 PM

Eberly Features MBA Student Murdick

April Murdick is a master of business administration student in the Eberly College of Business andInformation Technology. She is from Marion Center, Pennsylvania, and attended Marion Center High School.

Posted on 2/2/2021 12:58:34 PM

Eberly Launches MGMT 101: Business Success Seminar

The Business Success Seminar courseis specifically intended to engage students early, providing them with activelearning, peer interaction, career exploration, and campus engagementopportunities. All freshmen businessmajors are encouraged to take this class during their first year at IUP.

Posted on 1/7/2021 11:55:45 AM

Digital Marketing Assistant at the Challenge Program

The Johnstown office of the Challenge Program has an immediate job opportunity for a digital marketing assistant. This position assists the Challenge Program, Inc. in marketing that will benefit the organization in fundraising, communications, promotion, and general social networking.

Posted on 12/15/2020 2:25:49 PM

Alumnus Oshurak Speaks to Student Accounting Association

The Student Accounting Association held its final meeting of the fall 2020 semester via Zoom on December 2. The guest speaker was Charles (Chuck) Oshurak ’99, partner with the regional public accounting firm Arnett Carbis Toothman in their Pittsburgh office.

Posted on 12/14/2020 10:46:01 AM

Alumnus Moore Shares Career With Finance Seminar Class

On November 30, 2020, Bryan Moore ’07 gave a Zoom presentation to Daniel Lawson’s Finance Seminar class. Lawson’s class provides senior finance students with a cumulative learning experience to start their finance career. This is done through a blend of case-based classes, lectures, speakers, and networking.

Posted on 12/8/2020 2:41:34 PM

Eberly College of Business and Information Technology’s MBA Program Recognized by Princeton Review

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s on-campus Master of Business Administration has been selected by the Princeton Review for its “Best Business Schools for 2021: On-Campus MBA Programs.”

Posted on 12/7/2020 3:57:27 PM

Eberly Hall of Distinction Member and Wife Establish Scholarship for IUP Students in Eberly College of Business

Eugene O’Sullivan, a 1971 accounting graduate, and his wife, Saundra, have donated $100,000 to IUP to establish a scholarship to benefit students in IUP’s Eberly College of Business and Information Technology.

Posted on 12/2/2020 2:11:47 PM

Williamson ’15 Meets With Finance Seminar Class

On November 16, 2020, Michael Williamson gave a Zoom presentation to Professor Daniel Lawson’s Finance Seminar (FIN422) class, which included several members of the Student Managed Investment Portfolio.

Posted on 11/30/2020 4:05:16 PM

Interim Dean Mills Visits Stephenson Hall LLC Residents

Interim Dean Geofrey Mills of the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology visited students in the Stephenson Hall LLC on November 16, 2020.

Posted on 11/23/2020 3:55:15 PM

IUP Students Join Faculty and Staff for Virtual Pennsylvania Conference for Women 2020

On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, 28 students, faculty, staff, and managers from IUP participated inthe 2020 Pennsylvania Conference for Women. This is the largest women’s conference in the state. It is a nonprofit, non-partisan, one-dayprofessional and personal development event for women.

Posted on 11/19/2020 11:22:01 AM

Eberly Features Freshman Student Hamilton

The IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology is featuring freshman management major Eryca Hamilton, who chose to attend IUP because she has had many friends and relatives attend IUP who had nothing but praise for their education and experiences.

Posted on 11/18/2020 3:18:59 PM

Alumni Conrad ’87 and McCullough ’15 Speak at Student Accounting Association Meeting

On November 12, 2020, the StudentAccounting Association hosted a Zoom meeting with guest speakers fromthree areas of the accounting profession—independent wealthmanagement, internal auditing, and public accounting. The speakers included VicConrad ’87 and MatthewMcCullough ’15.

Posted on 11/18/2020 1:07:23 PM

Alumnus O’Brien Presents on Leverage Buyouts to Finance Seminar Students

On October 19, 2020, Christopher O’Brien gave a Zoom presentation to Daniel Lawson’s Finance Seminar (FIN422) class. This also included several members of the Student Managed Investment Portfolio. The Finance Seminar class provides senior finance students with a cumulative learning experience that helps to start their finance career. This is done through a blend of case-based classes, lectures, speakers, and networking.

Posted on 11/18/2020 10:34:37 AM

Eberly Features Senior Marketing Major McGarvie

Tyra McGarvie is a senior at IUP majoring in marketing in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology. As soon as she toured the IUP campus she knew that it was her new home away from home, and Eberly was somewhere that she knew she could grow and become successful someday.

Posted on 11/16/2020 1:22:38 PM

US Steel Meets Virtually with IUP Business Students

On November 5, 2020, IUP graduate Sarah Scruppi ’18 and her director at US Steel, Ryan Piaggesi, spoke with students of the IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology about US Steel and internships.

Posted on 11/16/2020 10:51:20 AM

Clorox and Walmart Professionals Address Supply Chain Class

Students in the Supply Chain Management class taught by Prashanth Bharadwaj analyze comprehensive and in-depth cases of many global companies such as McDonald’s, Boeing, Amazon, and Nike. But the learning that takes place can be at a much higher level when seasoned professionals from Walmart and Clorox address the students about supply chain issues that they confront as well as their solutions for that.

Posted on 11/13/2020 2:27:41 PM

Eberly Features Freshman Legend Band Member Boyle

The IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology features freshman management major Alexis Boyle, who chose to attend IUP because of the high-achieving business program and famous IUP Legend Marching Band.

Posted on 11/11/2020 2:11:15 PM

Alumnus Schwartz Presents to Finance Seminar Students

On October 12, 2020, Robert Schwartz ’18 gave a Zoompresentation to Daniel Lawson’s Finance Seminar (FIN422) class, whichincluded several members of the Student Managed Investment Portfolio organization.

Posted on 11/10/2020 4:11:09 PM

Student Accounting Association Makes Donation to IUP Food Pantry

On November 4, 2020, the IUP Student Accounting Association community service chair, Samantha Weaver, and vice president Robert Kanick went grocery shopping, spending $541.02 on 256 nonperishable food items and toiletries which were donated to the IUP Food Pantry and Help Center.

Posted on 11/6/2020 9:30:15 AM

Eberly Students Participate in National Student Leadership Diversity Convention

On October 27, 2020, 16 students from the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology participated in the Virtual National Student Leadership Diversity Convention, joined by Tracy VanHorn-Juart, director of the Center for Leadership and Student Success.

Posted on 11/4/2020 9:50:55 AM

Alumni Fulmer ’15 and Zbur ’16, from KPMG, Speak to Student Accounting Association

On October 20, 2020, the Student Accounting Association hosted a Zoom meeting with guest speakers from KPMG’s Pittsburgh office. The guest speakers, both senior audit associates with KPMG, included alumni Alicia Fulmer and Sarah Zbur ’16.

Posted on 10/28/2020 10:35:01 AM

Eberly Features Student Assistant Koons

Parker Koons has lived his entire life in Indiana and has experienced a lot of IUP culture through his siblings and hometown before he even decided he was going to attend IUP. Parker attended Indiana Senior High and during his junior year started looking into and applying to colleges.

Posted on 10/27/2020 12:56:08 PM

MBA Student Redilla on Dealing with School During COVID-19

Ryan Redilla works as a graduate assistant in the Journal Office of the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology, and is a second lieutenant and quartermaster platoon leader in the United States Ryan Army.Ryan responded to the question about how COVID-19 has impacted his education.

Posted on 10/26/2020 1:04:34 PM

Eberly Features MBA Student Tessa Matulis

Tessa is from Bucks County, Pennsylvania which is roughly 45 minutes from Philadelphia. She learned about IUP when a high school guidance counselor mentioned that a representative for IUP was coming for instant decision day.

Posted on 10/21/2020 3:22:10 PM

Eberly Features Senior Emily Kostelnik

The IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology today features senior marketing major Emily Kostelnik, who chose to attend IUP because of Eberly’s AACSB accreditation and the Business Honors program.

Posted on 10/16/2020 3:42:46 PM

Business Students Gain Experience with Student Managed Investment Portfolio

The Student ManagedInvestment Portfolio in the Eberly College of Business and InformationTechnology is a combined class and organization experience for students.Students manage Foundation for IUP assets of more than 1.5 million dollars inUS equities. SMIP provides an opportunity for students to improve their skillssets in the areas of financial services or a multitude of business fields.

Posted on 10/14/2020 8:48:07 AM

Alumna Pipes ’01, Deloitte Managing Director, Speaks to SAA

The Student Accounting Association held a virtual meeting via Zoom on October 5, 2020, featuring guest speaker Christy Pipes, managing director at Deloitte in their Tampa, Florida, office.

Posted on 10/7/2020 12:28:06 PM

SAA Hosts Accounting Career Day

On September 16, 2020, the Student Accounting Associationheld their annual Career Day, a career fair geared toward accounting majors.

Posted on 10/6/2020 7:07:41 AM

Alumni Winsheimer ’95 and Geraud ’17 from BDO Speak at SAA Meeting

On September 10, 2020, the Student Accounting Association held its third meeting of the semester with guest speakers from BDO: Heath Winsheimer ’95 (accounting), assurance partner; Ben Geraud ’17 (accounting), experienced tax associate; and Lindsay Fisher, campus recruiter.

Posted on 9/29/2020 7:31:19 AM

Small Business Development Center Increases its Ability to Help Firms Address Growth Issues

Tony Palamone, Small Business Development Center director, recently received a certificate of completion for the Master Business Course in Scaling Up, from the Growth Institute. This course focuses on scaling businesses from moderate sales levels to high growth sales levels.

Posted on 9/21/2020 12:47:53 PM

Business Recovery and Resilience Series Launching September 30

The IUP Small Business Development Center is hosting a series of community dialogues to discuss the problems businesses are experiencing. The Business Recovery and Resilience Series will be monthly dialogues that will challenge business owners to rethink many of the assumptions that require re-examination in the post- or co-COVID-19 environment.

Posted on 9/17/2020 10:01:51 AM

Business Alumna Barefoot Named to Pittsburgh Business Times “30 Under 30”

Bethany Barefoot ’16 was recognized in the August 28–September2020 issue of the Pittsburgh Business Times as a recipient of the 30Under 30 award. Barefoot was recognizedas a young professional who is making a difference and excelling in hercareer.

Posted on 9/11/2020 2:26:06 PM

Eberly Offers Business is Ready Academy

The Business is Ready Academy helps prepare faculty to meet the challenge of providing engaging courses in an online or hybrid setting. The Academy is available to all IUP faculty and staff.

Posted on 9/4/2020 3:56:46 PM

Eberly Welcomes New Students for Fall 2020

TheEberly College of Business and Information Technology welcomed its newstudents during Welcome Week 2020.

Posted on 9/1/2020 9:29:47 AM

Alumni from PNC Speak to Student Accounting Association

On August 27, 2020, the SAA hosted its first meeting of the fall semester virtually via Zoom. Guest speakers from PNC gave students advice and informed them of the different functional areas of employment at PNC. The speakers included Brady Wise ’95, Samantha Frye ’19, and Matt DeCesare ’20.

Posted on 8/31/2020 1:46:15 PM

Eberly Navigators and CLASS Office Complete Summer Series

Duringsummer 2020, the Center for Leadership and Academic Student Support Office(CLASS), directed by Terry Appolonia, within the Eberly College of Businessand Information Technology, conducted virtual informative meetings with new,incoming business students.

Posted on 8/31/2020 1:36:45 PM

Bulletin Board Night With COBSAC a Success

The College of Business Student Advisory Council members were excited to return and welcome new students into the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology. The student leaders of COBSAC came to Eberly College to update all organization boards throughout the building.

Posted on 8/31/2020 1:03:09 PM

Eberly Business Students Brininger and Kostelnik Win Pittsburgh Passport’s Case Competition

Eberly seniorbusiness students Randall Brininger and Emily Kostelnik participated inPittsburgh Passport’s annual Case Competition, winning first place in the Backto School category. Randall and Emily partnered with two students fromCarnegie Mellon University and Robert Morris University, pitching anall-virtual platform where students can live the college experience while stayingsafe in their homes.

Posted on 8/12/2020 9:00:37 AM

Mills to Serve as Interim Dean of Eberly College

Geofrey Mills, an experienced university administrator and faculty member with expertise in economics and finance, has been selected to serve as interim dean of the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology. He will begin work at IUP on July 1.

Posted on 6/26/2020 3:47:25 PM

Eberly Features Junior Macey Phillips

The IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology is featuring junior accounting major Macey Phillips, who chose to attend IUP because it was her local university. Macey was born and raised in Indiana, Pennsylvania. She grew up attending IUP-related events, and knew from the first time that she attended a homecoming parade that she wanted to be a future IUP student.

Posted on 6/24/2020 1:46:09 PM

Eberly College of Business Announces Senior Award Winners

TheEberly College of Business and Information Technology is pleased to announcethat 13 students have been recognized for their outstanding achievementsrepresenting the IUP Class of 2020.

Posted on 5/14/2020 11:24:17 AM

Eberly Features Junior Accounting Major Kanick

This week we meet Bob Kanick, a junior at IUP who is majoring in accounting as part of the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology’s Business Honors program. Bob is the vice president of the Student Accounting Association, a member of the Phi Gamma Nu Business Fraternity, and a student worker in the Eberly College Dean’s Office.

Posted on 5/14/2020 11:15:17 AM

Alumnus Stadelmyer Holds Virtual Presentation with Business Students

OnApril 16, Dave Stadelmyer ’91, BS finance, held a virtual presentation for members of the Eberly College ofBusiness and Information Technology College of Business Student AdvisoryCouncil and cohort members of the Eberly College of Business andInformation Technology Business Honors Program.

Posted on 5/11/2020 1:37:05 PM

Eberly College’s Bharadwaj Shares International Travel and Zoom Classroom Experience During COVID-19 Outbreak

Prashanth Bharadwaj, professor in the Department of Management, outlines his experience while traveling internationally during the cusp of the COVID-19 outbreak and returning to his Zoom classroom at IUP.

Posted on 5/7/2020 12:33:26 PM

Eberly Features Senior Finance Major Shellenbarger

Rebecca Shellenbarger is a senior finance major from Indiana, Pennsylvania. She is a member of Eberly’s Student Managed Investment Portfolio, Phi Gamma Nu, the College of Business Student Advisory Council, and the Eberly Women’s Leadership Program.

Posted on 5/5/2020 10:08:26 AM

IUP Business School’s Phi Gamma Nu Hosts Young Alumni Panel

OnApril 23, 2020, the Eberly College of Business and InformationTechnology’s Phi Gamma Nu student organization hosted a Zoom panelpresentation involving seven young alumni who work in variousindustries.

Posted on 5/1/2020 3:24:16 PM

IUP Business School Initial Self-Evaluation Report for AACSB Accounting Accreditation Approved by AACSB

On April 3, 2020, the IUP EberlyCollege of Business and Information Technology received word that the AACSBAccounting Accreditation Committee voted to accept Indiana University ofPennsylvania’s Initial Self Evaluation Report and invited the school toapply for an initial accounting on-site review.

Posted on 4/30/2020 8:33:46 AM

Senior Kumetis Selected for 2020 Women’s Leadership Award

The Eberly College was a sponsor for the IUP President’s Commission on theStatus of Women and Women’s and Gender Studies program this year to recognizewomen for their outstanding leadership, service, academic excellence, andcommunity contributions on and off campus. This year’s winner from the business school was KellyKumetis, a senior accounting major.

Posted on 4/29/2020 12:29:00 PM

Eberly Features Caleb Sipos, Junior Marketing Major

Caleb Sipos is a junior marketing student at IUP with an expected graduation in fall 2021. Caleb is an active member of the American Marketing Association, where he also serves on the executive board as the events coordinator.

Posted on 4/27/2020 1:49:14 PM

Eberly Features MBA Student Gitonga

Timothy Gitonga is an MBA student and in his first year at IUP in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology.

Posted on 4/23/2020 8:59:14 AM

Eberly Features Joelle Neatrour, Senior Human Resources and General Management Majors

Joelle Neatrour is a senior at IUP studying human resources and general management in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology. She is from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a town not far from Indiana.

Posted on 4/20/2020 2:16:27 PM

Eberly Features Junior Finance and Economics Major Mascaro

This feature focuses on Justina Mascaro, a junior at IUP who is studying finance and economics. Justina is an outstanding student and member of the Crimson Hawks Women’s Basketball team on campus.

Posted on 4/15/2020 3:01:56 PM

Procurement Technical Assistance Center and COVID-19: How it Relates to Government Contractors

TheIUP Procurement Technical Assistance Program was established to expand the numberof business capable of participating in government contracts. Under the program, the IUP PTAC helpsbusinesses pursue and perform under contracts with the Department of Defense,other federal agencies, state and local governments, and government primecontractors.

Posted on 4/14/2020 1:43:51 PM

Eberly Features MBA Student Khalieb Garthwaite

Khalieb Garthwaite is a student in the MBA program and will graduate this May. He obtained a marketing degree from IUP in 2019. Khalieb was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity as well as the Beta Gamma Sigma academic honor society.

Posted on 4/13/2020 2:16:18 PM

Small Business Development Center Takes Active Role in COVID-19 Response

Small businesses are the economic anchors of their communities and the national economy. IUP’s Small Business Development Center is working to help these businesses navigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted on 4/8/2020 2:39:43 PM

Eberly Features Senior Supply Chain Management Major Dietz

Derrin Dietz is an active member of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and a senior supply chain management major.

Posted on 4/8/2020 2:33:12 PM

Eberly Features MBA Student Daniel Bostedo

MBA student Daniel Bostedo is a member of both the IUP Men’s Ice Hockey Team and the National Society of Leadership and Success.

Posted on 4/3/2020 1:56:10 PM

Eberly Features Finance Major Jay Morrison

Meet Jay Morrison, a senior at IUP studying finance in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology. Jay is also involved with the Student Managed Investment Portfolio here on campus.

Posted on 4/2/2020 1:58:27 PM

Eberly Features MBA Student Hannah Place

Hannah Place is an MBA student at IUP with an expected graduation date of May 2020. Hannah also got her undergraduate degree from IUP in Human Resource Management and has been an active member of the Delta Zeta sorority during her time here.

Posted on 3/31/2020 1:32:05 PM

Eberly Features Sophomore Marketing Major Brianna Lambert

In this edition of #EberlysGotTalent, we feature western Pennsylvania native Brianna Lambert, who often goes by ‘Bri.’ Bri is a skateboarder from McDonald, Pennsylvania, a small town right outside of Pittsburgh. She is a transfer student who started her college career at another university.

Posted on 3/27/2020 2:22:46 PM

Eberly Features Michael Rambow, MBA Student

Michael Rambow is an MBA student from Wesel, Germany. Michael began visiting the United States back in 2008 when he a young teenager.

Posted on 3/26/2020 6:57:22 AM

Eberly Features Junior Accounting Major John Koval

John Koval is the vice president and treasurer of IUP’s chapter of Turning Point USA, a nationwide organization that strives to educate students on the principles of freedom, free markets, and limited government.

Posted on 3/24/2020 10:15:52 AM

Eberly Features Senior Finance Major Angelina Manning

Angelina Manning is an active member of Alpha Gamma Delta here on campus and is a finance major in Eberly. “I chose to attend IUP because, when I went on my first tour, the campus felt like home. IUP was one of my top choices to attend because it’s business school. I enjoyed business classes throughout high school, and when I heard what Eberly College of Business had to offer, I was sold,” explained Manning.

Posted on 3/23/2020 1:07:58 PM

IUP Hosts 2020 Junior Achievement Titan Business Challenge

Sixty-five students from four regional high schools attended the annual Western Pennsylvania Junior Achievement Titan Business Challenge at the IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology on March 10, 2020.

Posted on 3/16/2020 4:01:09 PM

SBI Live: Students Solving Real-World Business Problems

The Small BusinessInstitute class allows motivated undergraduate and MBA students to team up and work with real clients on real consulting engagements. Groups of students with specific skills and interests work in teams with the client’s organization under the supervision of two experienced faculty members, Stephen Osborne and Joette Wisnieski.

Posted on 3/13/2020 11:15:47 AM

Alumnus Rising Visits Financial Institutions and Markets Class

On March 2, 2020, the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology hosted Jason Rising ’96. Students in the Financial Institutions and Markets course had the opportunity to hear him speak about his current role at PNC.

Posted on 3/13/2020 10:19:03 AM

Alumni Wise and O’Shell Speak at Joint Student Accounting Association and Student Finance Association Meeting

Guest speakers at the March 5, 2020, joint meeting included Brady Wise (’95 BS, accounting), head of enterprise risk management and chief operating officer of independent risk management at PNC; and Mitch O’Shell (’19 MBA and ’18 BS, finance), a risk associate with PNC.

Posted on 3/11/2020 11:30:16 AM

Polley Speaks in Finance Seminar Class

OnFebruary 24, 2020 Malcolm Polley presented to Daniel Lawson’s Finance Seminar FIN422 class. Polley is currently the president and chief investment officer at StewartCapital Advisors, an institutional investment manager that is a wholly ownedsubsidiary of S&T Bank. He also is an adjunct professor for the EberlyCollege of Business.

Posted on 3/10/2020 11:59:09 AM

Alumna Flanagan ’94 Speaks to Student Accounting Association

On February 17, 2020, Kirsten Flanagan, a 1994 IUP accounting alumnus who specializes in the areas of forensic, litigation, and valuation services, spoke to 61 students at the second Student Accounting Association meeting of the spring semester.

Posted on 3/3/2020 7:44:32 AM

Eberly Features Senior Small Business Management Major William Gebhart

This week we feature PA native, William Gebhart. “Geb” was born and raised in Saxonburg, PA, a small town about 50 miles outside of Indiana. He was first introduced to rugby during his sophomore year here at IUP when a few friends of his convinced him to give it a shot; he has loved the game ever since.

Posted on 3/2/2020 10:17:47 AM

Mosby, CEO of Vibrant Pittsburgh, Keynote for Eberly’s Women’s Leadership Program

On February 25, 2020, the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology, in partnership with IUP Women’s and Gender Studies, hosted Sabrina Saunders Mosby as the Eberly Women’s Leadership Program spring speaker.

Posted on 2/27/2020 10:09:43 AM

Eberly Student Colen Shares Experience at the Washington Center

Hannah Colen is a senior marketing major and is minoring in studio arts (focus on graphic design). She was born in Manhattan, but grew up in Indiana, Pennsylvania, for most of her childhood.

Posted on 2/24/2020 1:32:45 PM

Eberly Working Paper Series Revitalized

The Working Paper Series at Eberly College started in the 1990s when IUP first sought AACSB accreditation. Since that time, there have been many years when the Working Paper Series had been a popular way for business faculty to exchange research ideas and methodologies.

Posted on 2/19/2020 3:58:29 PM

Eberly’s 12th Annual Discover India Program Successful

The IUP-India MBA Program has laid down a platform for cultural understanding and exchange between young adults of the two nations. After the successful completion of the latest program, more than 200 IUP students have had the opportunity to experience the history, heritage, and hospitality of India.

Posted on 2/19/2020 2:20:40 PM

Eberly Features Sophomore Accounting and Management Information Systems Major Juan Gonzalez

Juan Gonzalez comes from the small town of Kennett Square, the self-proclaimed mushroom capital of the world. Kennett Square is located in south-east Pennsylvania near Westchester.

Posted on 2/18/2020 10:43:38 AM

Eberly Features Senior Finance Major David Baker

David Baker is a senior finance major in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology. David is also involved with the Men’s Rugby team.

Posted on 2/17/2020 12:02:30 PM

Eberly Women’s Leadership Program Holds Galentine’s Networking Program

The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology Women’s Leadership Program sponsored a Galentine’s Event on February 13, 2020, in the Allenwood. The event included 22 professionals from across the campus who each brought a student as their guest.

Posted on 2/14/2020 1:59:29 PM

IUP Showed Me That I Could: Maria Newton ’18

Maria Newton grew up far from the bright lights of New York City, but she knew she wanted to get there someday. Her journey began when she came to IUP, and by immersing herself in the university and its people, she gained the confidence to take the leap and land the job that took her to NYC right after graduation.

Posted on 2/7/2020 9:51:35 AM

Eberly College Dean to Retire

Robert C. Camp will be retiring from the deanship of the IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology effective June 30, 2020.

Posted on 2/6/2020 1:14:17 PM

Eberly Finance Seminar Prepares Students through Casework and Guest Lecturers

The Finance Seminar (FIN422) class aims to provide senior finance students with a cumulative learning experience to best prepare for careers in finance. This is done through a blend of case-based classes, lectures, speakers, and networking.

Posted on 2/5/2020 1:46:22 PM

Alumnus Hoover ’16 Speaks to Student Accounting Association

The Student Accounting Association hosted their first meeting of the spring semester on January 29, 2020, with 63 students in attendance. Alumnus Morgan Hoover, who graduated from IUP in 2016 with a major in accounting, was the guest speaker.

Posted on 2/5/2020 11:06:43 AM

Eberly Features MBA Student Tyler Vicari

Tyler Vicari is a first-year student in the MBA program in Eberly. He completed his undergraduate degree in sports administration here at IUP as well. Tyler cites his business minor as a huge influencer on his decision to return for a graduate program. “I enjoyed my time in the kinesiology department, but the moments that I truly enjoyed the most were here in Eberly.”

Posted on 2/4/2020 11:30:55 AM

Eberly Features MBA Student Mike Rycharski

This is part of #EberlyDoesSports, a series from the IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology that focuses on business majors who play team sports,

Posted on 1/28/2020 3:36:15 PM

Eberly College Hosts Region 3 FBLA Leadership Conference

The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology, with support from the Division of Enrollment Management, hosted over 400 students competing in 51 events at the Regional 3 FBLA Leadership Conference on December 19, 2020.

Posted on 1/24/2020 8:26:41 AM

Mackey Family Charitable Trust Financial Trading Room Dedication

On November 30, 2019, the IUP Eberly Collegeof Business and Information Technology held the dedication of the Mackey Family Charitable Trust Financial Trading Room, which provides students with up-to-the-minute news and financial information.

Posted on 1/8/2020 11:29:03 AM

IUP Graduate Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in Energy Listing

Zachary Smith, a 2013 business management and entrepreneurship graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has been selected by Forbes Magazine for its 2019 “30 Under 30 In Energy.”

Posted on 12/10/2019 1:22:34 PM

College of Business Student Advisory Council Wraps up Semester

The College of BusinessStudent Advisory Council wrapped up their busy semester with an awards dinner to reward outgoing officers and to welcome incoming officers.

Posted on 12/9/2019 1:42:21 PM

Student Accounting Association Makes Generous Food Pantry Donation

On November 21, 2019, the IUP Student Accounting Association gave back to the university community, spending $478.41 on 304 nonperishable food items which were donated to the IUP Food Pantry and Help Center.

Posted on 12/3/2019 8:35:49 AM

Leda ’95 Serves as Keynote for Finance Seminar

On November 18, 2019, IUP alumnus James Leda visited the Eberly College of Business to present for Daniel Lawson’s Finance Seminar class.

Posted on 12/2/2019 1:08:16 PM

Alumna Washington Keynote for Women’s Leadership Program

On November 19, 2019,the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology, in partnership with IUP Women’s and GenderStudies, hosted Carol Washington ’90 as the keynote speaker for the fall EberlyWomen’s Leadership Program.

Posted on 12/2/2019 9:35:08 AM

Business Honors Students Engage Alumni in Nation’s Capital

Twenty-four sophomore members of the Eberly Business Honors Program visited IUP alumni and several educational sites during an October 24–26 visit to Washington, DC. The leadership excursion is the third of five offered throughout the four-year Business Honors Program.

Posted on 11/20/2019 2:42:59 PM

Student Accounting Association Holds Last Fall Semester Meeting

The Student Accounting Association held the final meeting for the fall 2019 semester on Thursday, November 14, in the Eberly Auditorium.

Posted on 11/20/2019 10:39:09 AM

Eberly Features Junior Marketing Major Megan Woodworth

Megan Woodworth is a junior at IUP studying marketing in the Eberly College of Business andInformation Technology and a starter on the women’s soccer team.

Posted on 11/18/2019 3:44:15 PM

IUP-CCAC Business Collaborative Program Reception, December 4

The IUP-CCAC Business Collaborative Program reception will be held at the Community College of Allegheny County Boyce Campus. Attendees can enjoy refreshments and prizes, and also learn about the IUP-CCAC Collaborative Program.

Posted on 11/18/2019 2:32:37 PM

Vice Admiral Kohler ’83 Meets With Information Systems/Decisions Sciences Students

Vice Admiral Matthew Kohler,deputy chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare/director of NavalIntelligence, served as the keynote speaker for the Cyber Security Symposiumheld on November 7, 2019, at IUP. During his visit, he spent time with students, faculty, andadministrators of the Eberly College.

Posted on 11/15/2019 2:34:20 PM

Eberly Features Marketing Major and Ultimate Frisbee Player Kyle Varone

Kyle Varone is a senior at IUP studying Marketing in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology and plays Ultimate Frisbee.

Posted on 11/11/2019 1:35:11 PM

International Business Association Participates in International Conference

TheInternational Business Association, one of the 13 student-runorganizations in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology, participated in a professionaldevelopment trip on October 25 to attend the annual American Society forCompetitiveness Conference in Washington, DC.

Posted on 11/11/2019 10:51:19 AM

Sebolt ’07 Honored as Young Alumni Award Winner

Jonathan Sebolt was recognized as the 2019 Young Alumni Award Winner for the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology during a program on November 3.

Posted on 11/8/2019 1:25:45 PM

Trends Expert Levine Serves as Stover Speaker Series Keynote

The Eberly Collegeof Business and Information Technology hosted Daniel Levine as part of theStover Endowed BusinessSpeaker Series on October 29, 2019. The series brings speakers of national and international prominence to speak atIUP, broadening local horizons andencouraging critical inquiry.

Posted on 11/5/2019 3:53:06 PM

Alumnus Schlott Speaks to Student Accounting Association

On October 28, the Student Accounting Association hosted G-Squared Partners in the Eberly Auditorium with 54 accounting majors in attendance. Victoria Schlott ’19 and Eileen Peters were the guest speakers for the evening.

Posted on 11/5/2019 9:58:18 AM

Eberly Features Senior Marketing Major Keffel

McKenna Keffel plays on the IUP soccer team and is a marketing major.

Posted on 11/1/2019 11:17:19 AM

Polley, President and CIO of Stewart Capital Advisors, Speaks at Finance Seminar

OnOctober 14, 2019, Malcolm Polley visited the Eberly College ofBusiness and Information Technology to present for Daniel Lawson’s Finance Seminar class (FIN 422) andmeet with the Student Finance Association.

Posted on 10/31/2019 3:39:07 PM

Eberly Features Sophomore Jack Steve, Finance and Accounting Majors

Jack Steve, who plays on the IUP Men’s Golf team, majors in both finance and accounting and is pursuing a minor in information systems and decision sciences.

Posted on 10/25/2019 1:58:58 PM

Supply Chain Students Tour Walmart Distribution Center

On October 11, 27 graduate and undergraduate students ofPrashanth Bharadwaj’s Supply Chain Management class toured theWalmart distribution center #6027 in Clearfield, Pennsylvania.

Posted on 10/23/2019 10:01:10 AM

Eberly Features Senior Finance and Marketing Major Jessica Cochran

Jessica Cochran is a senior at IUP and is studying marketing and finance in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology.

Posted on 10/18/2019 9:50:28 AM

Alumnus Sutton ’94 Speaks to Student Accounting Association

Fifty-nine accounting majors attended the Student Accounting Association’s third meeting of the semester on October 15, 2019, featuring guest speaker Joanna Fetzer Sutton, who graduated from IUP in 1994 with a major in accounting.

Posted on 10/18/2019 8:53:09 AM

Eberly Features Senior Marketing Major Michael Longhitano

Michael Longhitano is a senior marketing major from North Wales, Pennsylvania, and plays on the IUP Men’s Ice Hockey team.

Posted on 10/11/2019 11:18:40 AM

Alumnus Moore ’07 Visits Finance Students at IUP

On September 30, 2019, IUP alumnus Bryan Moore visited the EberlyCollege of Business and Information Technology to present for Daniel Lawson’s Finance Seminar class and meet with the Student Managed Investment Portfolio and Student Finance Association.

Posted on 10/10/2019 9:04:30 AM

Eberly Freshmen Midterm Informational Event

The IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology held a Midterm Informational Event on October 7, 2019, in the Eberly Auditorium.

Posted on 10/10/2019 8:59:02 AM

Alumna Frye and PNC Professionals Present to Student Accounting Association

Michael Niggel, Allie Collier, and Kiara Nappenbach from PNC were joined by accounting alumna Samantha Frye ’19 on September 26.

Posted on 10/2/2019 10:05:04 AM

Eberly Features Junior Human Resource Management Major Chiavacci

Georgiana Chiavacci is a junior human resource managementmajor from Westminster, Maryland, and plays for the IUP Women’s Field Hockey team. She chose to attend IUP because she fell in love with the campus and the campus community members.

Posted on 9/30/2019 8:39:35 AM

IUP, Institute for Supply Management-Pittsburgh Partnering on Second Annual Women Who Lead Conference

The one-day event will be held at the Rivers Club in Pittsburgh. Keynote speaker Becky Stapleton, senior executive vice president, chief banking officer, S&T Bank, will be joined by five additional women business leaders as presenters and panel facilitators.

Posted on 9/25/2019 11:52:43 AM

Zbur ’17 Serves as Keynote Speaker at Student Accounting Association Career Day Lunch

On September 18, the IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology’s Student Accounting Association held its annual SAA Career Day. The keynote was delivered by accounting alumnus Sarah Zbur.

Posted on 9/25/2019 11:26:51 AM

Eberly Features Senior Finance Major Luke Hollander

Welcome to a new feature of the IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology, #EberlyDoesSports. This particular series will focus on business majors who play team sports, club sports, or are involved in sports at a community or individual level.

Posted on 9/25/2019 10:27:22 AM

IUP Business Golf Classic Nets $42K for Scholarship Fund

On August26, 2019, the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology held the 29thannual IUP Business Golf Classic at the Longue Vue Club in Verona, Pennsylvania.

Posted on 9/17/2019 3:26:10 PM

IUP’s Center for Family Business Held Cyber Security Seminar on 9/11

Twenty IUP students and 17 business professionals attended IUP’s Center for Family Business hosted a Cyber Security seminar on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the Hilton Garden Inn.

Posted on 9/12/2019 3:24:58 PM

Ali Publishes Book, “Sectarianism in Islam: Power, Tribalism, and Commercial Interests”

Professor Abbas Ali, Department of Management, published the book Sectarianism in Islam: Power, Tribalism, and Commercial Interests in August 2019 through Nova Science Publishers.

Posted on 9/11/2019 9:41:47 AM

Executive MBA Program Virtual Information Session, June 20

Join Graduate Admissions and the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology for an upcoming online information session to learn about IUP’s Executive MBA Program.

Posted on 6/13/2019 1:56:41 PM

Four Business Leaders Honored at Eberly College 2019 Business Day

Alumni Tami Dotter, Susan Oh, Wendy Pardee, and Greg Steve were honored with induction into the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology’s Business Hall of Distinction.

Posted on 5/16/2019 2:42:18 PM

IUP Trustees Recognize Longtime Supporters of Eberly College of Business

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Council of Trustees today approved the naming of the IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology financial trading room in recognition of the generosity and service of the Mackey Family.

Posted on 5/9/2019 11:10:56 AM

Eberly Women’s Leadership Breakfast 2019 Hosts Alumna Kuzneski

On May 1,2019, the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology hosted 30 femalebusiness students at the Hilton Garden Inn in Indiana for a Women’s LeadershipBreakfast event, with thekeynote speech by Laurie Kuzneski ’93, director of Operations and Marketing atKuzneski Insurance Group.

Posted on 5/8/2019 3:48:18 PM

Accounting Alumna Rosenfeld ’00 Is Guest Speaker at Student Accounting Association 2019 Recognition Dinner

On May 2, the IUP Student Accounting Association set another attendance record of 187 at its annual Recognition Dinner held at the Rustic Lodge. The guest speaker was IUP accounting alumna Lindsay Rosenfeld ’00.

Posted on 5/8/2019 9:55:25 AM

Accounting Alumna Oh ’90 Speaks to Student Accounting Association

Accounting alumna Susan Oh spoke to a group of more than 70 students at the Student Accounting Association meeting held on April 23 in the Eberly auditorium.

Posted on 5/8/2019 7:59:49 AM

Eberly Holds 41st Annual Business Day

Eberly College ofBusiness and Information Technology held its 41st annual Business Day on April 24, 2019, at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. More than 450 students were in attendance and had the opportunity to network with 100 alumni and business partners from more than 60 companies.

Posted on 5/3/2019 9:18:43 AM

Finance Student Places in Top 10 of CFA Society Pittsburgh Collegiate Personal Financial Plan Competition

The Finance and Legal Studies Department congratulates Kwame Edwards on placing in the top 10 of the CFA Society Pittsburgh Collegiate Personal Financial Plan Competition: 2019.

Posted on 4/29/2019 1:12:12 PM

Association of Management Information Systems Members Attend Student Leadership Conference

MIS attended the 10th annual AIS Student Leadership Conference held at Temple University from April 11-13, 2019. The conference consisted of corporate speakers, student-led workshops and panel discussions, and leadership sessions.

Posted on 4/16/2019 1:50:07 PM

Alumnus O’Brien Serves as Finance Seminar Speaker

On April 8, 2019, Christopher O’Brien ’15 spoke to Daniel Lawson’s Finance Seminar class.

Posted on 4/15/2019 2:50:46 PM

Alumnus Ucros ’05 Serves as Finance Seminar Speaker

On April 1, 2019, Felipe Ucros ’05, a director at Scotiabank, presented to Daniel Lawson’s Finance Seminar class and the Student Managed Investment Portfolio meeting.

Posted on 4/12/2019 10:37:37 AM

Accounting Alumni from S&T Bank Speak to Student Accounting Association

The presentation for the evening focused on internal auditing. Withinthe field of accounting, and more specifically audit, there are a plethora ofjob opportunities to both new graduates and seasoned accountants. The speakers mentionedthe differences between internal auditing and financial statement auditing.

Posted on 4/12/2019 9:26:25 AM

Business Students Attend Investments Conference at Harvard Business School

The weekend of March 29–31, 2019, six business students were in Boston,Massachusetts, to attend the Harvard Business School 2019 Investments Conference: ValerieBerryman, Mitchell O’Shell, Christian Faranda, Benjamin Putnam, ColtonKensinger, and Seth Thomas.

Posted on 4/12/2019 9:23:56 AM

MBA Program Hosting Final Lunch ’n Learn Session for Spring 2019

The MBA program is holding its final Lunch 'n Learn session for the spring semester on Thursday, April 18, 2019, from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. in Eberly College of Business and Information Technology’s suite 208.

Posted on 4/10/2019 3:23:18 PM

Phi Gamma Nu Travels to Charlotte, North Carolina for Networking and Company Tours

Nineteen students from the IUP chapter of Phi Gamma Nu traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina, April 4–6, 2019, for their annual company and alumninetworking trip. Thehighlights of the trip consisted of visiting and touring two companies,attending an NBA game, and having the opportunity to explore the downtown andsurrounding areas of this prosperous city.

Posted on 4/9/2019 9:03:23 AM

Distinguished Alumni Stewart ’81 Visits IUP Eberly College

Robert Stewart ’81, who was selected as a 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award winner, attended many campus events over the April 5–7 weekend. Stewart also spent time with students in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology.

Posted on 4/8/2019 2:06:21 PM

MBA and PhD in Business Programs Participate at Indiana County Employment Expo

Brittany Armstrong, MBA Program Graduate Assistant (GA) along with Ariana Franchi, PhD in Business GA, were in attendance to recruit for Eberly’s MBA and PhD in Business programs at the Pennsylvania CareerLink® 2019 Indiana County Employment Expo at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex on April 4.

Posted on 4/5/2019 3:05:36 PM

Society for Human Resource Management Forms Partnership with ICASHRM

A collaborativepartnership has been formed between the Indiana University of Pennsylvania andIndiana County Area chapters of the Society for Human Resource Management. Members of the IUP chapter have attended two meetings so far and heardfrom two very interesting presenters.

Posted on 4/4/2019 2:44:26 PM

Business Honors Sophomores Participate in Scholars Forum

Twenty-one members of the Eberly Business Honors sophomore cohort participated in a case study competition at the 2019 IUP Scholars Forum. The forum provides all undergraduate and graduate students with an opportunity for scholarly development by presenting their original research, scholarly activities and creative endeavors.

Posted on 4/4/2019 1:59:49 PM

Renacci ’80 Serves as Business School Executive-in-Residence

On March25 and 26, 2019, Jim Renacci ’80 served as Executive-in-Residencefor the IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology.

Posted on 4/3/2019 1:20:12 PM

Executive in Residence Sandberg ’05 Speaks to Finance Students

On March 18, 2019, Andrew Sandberg came to IUP to talk to Daniel Lawson’s Finance Seminar class and meet with the Student Managed Investment Portfolio.

Posted on 4/2/2019 11:52:24 AM

Eberly STARRs Lead Experience IUP Recruitment Events

Capitalizing upon the value of peer-to-peer interaction, the Eberly Student Ambassadors for Recruitment and Retention are front and center for each of the Experience IUP visits of prospective business students.

Posted on 3/29/2019 11:10:13 AM

Excel Workshops at Eberly College

Forty students fromthe Eberly College of Business and Information Technology have been busy attending specialExcel workshop sessions in the FinancialTrading Room.

Posted on 3/29/2019 10:02:05 AM

Accounting Alumnus Renacci ’80 Speaks to Student Accounting Association

On March 25, 2019, the Student Accounting Association hosted guest speaker Jim Renacci, who has lived an extraordinary life since he graduated from IUP—CPA, successful business owner, and eight-year member of the United States House of Representatives.

Posted on 3/27/2019 12:14:54 PM

Eberly Business Students Place Second in Round 2 of ACG Cup

Students Seth Thomas (sophomore, finance and accounting), Benjamin Putnam (senior, finance), and D. Colton Kensinger (senior, finance) competed as a team in the ACG Cup, winning round one and coming in as runner-up in round two.

Posted on 3/27/2019 11:06:56 AM

Deric Schmidt '16 Guest Speaker On His IUP Experiences

Deric Schmidt '16 spoke to members of AMIS about his IUP experiences and how those experiences helped his life after college. Deric Schmidt graduated from IUP on December 17, 2016 with a major in Management Information Systems and a double minor in Computer Science and Information Assurance.

Posted on 3/26/2019 2:28:57 PM

S&T Bank Student Advisory Board Holds Spring Meeting

The S&T Bank Student Advisory Board met with S&T marketing team officials on Wednesday, March 20, to provide direction and feedback regarding financial services video-marketing to millennials. The board reviewed a number of self-selected videos, then provided feedback to forthcoming S&T video-marketing efforts.

Posted on 3/22/2019 10:17:17 AM

Baker Tilly Partner Duffus Speaks to SAA

On March 6, 2019, the Student Accounting Association hosted David Duffus, a partner with the Pittsburgh office of Baker Tilly, as their guest speaker. Duffus spoke to the 63 accounting majors who attended about forensic accounting.

Posted on 3/22/2019 10:09:04 AM

Alumnus Williamson Serves as Finance Seminar Speaker

On March 4, 2019, Michael Williamson ’15, gave a presentation in Daniel Lawson’s Finance Seminar class. Williamson is currently an associate at Tecum Capital—a Pittsburgh based private equity firm.

Posted on 3/19/2019 8:14:48 AM

Alumna Sams ’14 Meets with Students About New National Association of Black Accountants Chapter

On March 7, 2019, Raven Sams, 2014 IUP accounting alumna and senior compliance testing specialist with PNC in Pittsburgh, met with a group of eight IUP students to help them finalize IUP’s National Association of Black Accountants chapter.

Posted on 3/18/2019 8:53:22 AM

Eberly College Hosts Junior Achievement Titan Business Challenge

One hundred students from six regional high schools attended the annual Western Pennsylvania Junior Achievement Titan Business Challenge at the IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology on March 12, 2019.

Posted on 3/12/2019 3:53:59 PM

Future Entrepreneurs Club to Host “The Future Is Female” Women in Business Event

The FutureEntrepreneurs Club is planning a special event on March 25 to celebrate Women’sHistory Month. Audience members will be able to hear experiences from women who started businesses.

Posted on 3/8/2019 9:15:15 AM

Leda ’95 Speaks to Finance Seminar Class

On February 25, 2018, James Leda ’95 spent the day sharing his expertise and advice with students in the IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology. Leda gave a presentation to Daniel Lawson’s Finance Seminar class.

Posted on 3/1/2019 1:35:22 PM

1995 IUP Accounting Alumnus Leda Speaks to SAA

The Student Account Association hosted James Leda of KrYS Global and Mount Vernon Capital Advisors as the evening’s speaker.

Posted on 3/1/2019 12:45:43 PM

Student Accounting Association Visits BNY Mellon in Pittsburgh and Meets with Alumnus Wisnewski

On Friday, February 22, a group of 17 IUP Student Accounting Association students visited BNY Mellon in Pittsburgh and met with accounting alumnus Richard Wisnewski ’94.

Posted on 2/28/2019 12:01:58 PM

Undergraduate Students, Get a Head Start on Your MBA!

The Eberly College of Business MBA program is accepting MBA EarlyAdmission candidates from any undergraduate major. If you have completed 90credits and have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher, you should consider thisprogram.

Posted on 2/26/2019 10:49:50 AM

Business Living Learning Community Offers Variety

An energized Stephenson Hall Business Community is hosting a variety of spring semester opportunities for its residents. Located proximate to the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology, the living learning community caters to all business majors and the members of the Eberly Business Honors Program.

Posted on 2/20/2019 4:38:53 PM

AMIS Wins Two International Awards

For the past eight years, the Association for Management Information Systems Club has been a charter member of the Association for Information Systems-Student Chapters international organization, winning awards for seven of those years.

Posted on 2/19/2019 10:19:15 AM

American Marketing Association Hosts Marketing Week 2019

During the week of February 25–28, AMA will host theirbiggest event of the semester. The AMAExecutive Board has been working hard over the last five weeks organizing the second annual Marketing Week. They have beenresearching and networking to bring in guest speakers to organize workshops thatwill benefit all students in their young professional career.

Posted on 2/19/2019 10:09:22 AM

Finance students Participate in Association for Corporate Growth Cup

On February 14,2019, three students in the Eberly College of Business and InformationTechnology participated in the Association for Corporate Growth Cup,a finance case study competition in which students act asinvestment bankers and are given the responsibility to make arecommendation to the board of directors at afictitious company.

Posted on 2/19/2019 9:37:49 AM

Center for Family Business to Host Peer Profiler Seminar

The IUP Center for Family Business is hosting a Peer ProfilerProgram on Thursday, March 21, for those who own or are involved with a family or small business.

Posted on 2/19/2019 9:34:45 AM

SAA Holds First Meeting of Spring 2019 Semester

On February5, the Student Accounting Association (SAA) held its first meetingof the spring semester. The meeting began with approximately 20 current SAAmembers explaining how each one of them obtained their various careeropportunities, including summer leadership programs, internships, and full-timepermanent positions.

Posted on 2/13/2019 8:22:53 AM

COBSAC Begins Action-Oriented Semester

The Eberly College of Business Student Advisory Council newly elected officers and representatives began a highly ambitious semester of activity, including increasing their involvement in the planning and production of the 41st annual Business Day; assessing ways to better serve Eberly College students, and increasing collaboration between the COBSAC member organizations.

Posted on 2/10/2019 2:55:23 PM

Eberly CLASS Spearheads Student Academic Recovery Efforts

The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology’s Center for Leadership and Academic Student Success focused its early spring semester efforts on assisting students to improve their academic performance. The performance improvement model is peer-based and partners with the additional services and resources of the Academic Success Center.

Posted on 2/7/2019 10:32:07 AM

Eberly COBSAC Organizations at Annual Winter Warm-Up

The 12 student organizations in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology participated in the February 1 IUP Winter Warm-Up, an annual event featuring all campus student organizations.

Posted on 2/4/2019 4:07:50 PM

Eberly Offering Energy Management Track

IUP’s Eberly College of Business and Information Technology is offering the interdisciplinary track in energy management as an introduction to the global energy industry from a number of perspectives, including geography, geoscience, and business.

Posted on 1/16/2019 10:09:46 AM

Stapleton ’84 Visits Seminar in Management Class

On November 7, 2018, Steven Osborne’s MGMT 428 class, Seminar in Management, invited Becky Stapleton to IUP to speak to students about the importance of networking and connecting to people in a business setting.

Posted on 1/14/2019 3:37:50 PM

IUP Business School Hosts Region 3 FBLA Leadership Conference

On December 18, 2018, the Eberly College ofBusiness and Information Technology, in collaboration with the Enrollment Management Division, hosted more than 400 students in 51 events for the Regional 3 FBLA Leadership Conference.

Posted on 1/4/2019 11:29:20 AM

Business Honors 2018 Junior Block Present Integrated Projects

OnDecember 11, 2018, students from the IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology Business Honors Program junior block madepresentations that integrated concepts from marketing, finance, and supplychain management.

Posted on 12/13/2018 2:54:03 PM

Accounting Alumnus Kashak ’97 Speaks to SAA

On December 5, 2018, Chris Kashak, chief operating officer of One Planet, located in Pittsburgh, spoke to 65 accounting majors at a Student Accounting Association meeting in the Eberly auditorium.

Posted on 12/13/2018 8:01:54 AM

Additional Sections of FIN 143, Financial Wellness, to be Offered Spring 2019

The Department of Finance and Legal Studies will be offering two additional sections of FIN 143, Financial Wellness, in the Spring 2019 semester. This course is open to all IUP students.

Posted on 12/7/2018 11:04:37 AM

Alumnus Schwartz Presents to Finance Seminar Class

On December 3, PNC analyst Robert Schwartz (Finance, ’18) came to IUP to present to Daniel Lawson’s Finance Seminar class. He laid a foundation for the banking industry by introducing students to the financial system.

Posted on 12/7/2018 10:55:33 AM

MBA Program Recruiting Students for Early Admission

An informational display about the MBA Program will be in the Eberly atrium on Thursday, December 6. Program coordinator John Lipinski will talk with students about how they can start the MBA before completing their undergraduate degree.

Posted on 12/5/2018 12:59:11 PM

IUP Raises $26,971 for SECA

In the 2018 StateEmployee Combined Appeal from September 4 through October 26,IUP raised more funds than any other university in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

Posted on 12/5/2018 11:52:54 AM

Student Accounting Association Hosts SR Snodgrass and Accounting Alumni

On November 29, 2018, representatives from the public accounting firm SR Snodgrass, including Lenore Seifer, Anthony Kuta ’14, and Justin Palaschak ’17, visited the Student Accounting Association to share information about their firm and provide interviewing and networking tips to current accounting students.

Posted on 12/3/2018 11:48:41 AM

Student Finance Association Hosts Alumni Adams ’94

SFA hosted Chris Adams on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Adams is a 1994 IUP graduate who works as a financial solutions sales effectiveness coach at First Commonwealth Bank.

Posted on 12/3/2018 10:33:22 AM

Alumna Barefoot Makes “Solving for X” Presentation to Student Finance Association

TheIUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology’s Student FinanceAssociation hosted Bethany Barefoot ’16 on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

Posted on 11/28/2018 11:32:12 AM

URBN Visits IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology

On November 14,2018, a panel of executives from URBN visited Eberly College of Business and Information Technology to network and engage with business students andfaculty.

Posted on 11/27/2018 1:01:19 PM

Spikner ’98, Exelon Director of Corporate Accounting, Speaks to SAA

On November 13, 2018, the Student Accounting Association welcomed Pamela Spikner as its guest speaker. Spikner, a 1998 IUP alumnus with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting, spoke before a group of 82 accounting majors.

Posted on 11/26/2018 11:00:54 AM

University Budget Advisory Council Best Practices Project

The University Budget Advisory Council membership has created four subcommittees this fall to help identify revenue enhancement and cost savings strategies aimed at enhancing the financial health of the university.

Posted on 11/21/2018 8:34:21 AM

Graduate Business Student Association Visits Uber in Pittsburgh

The IUP Graduate Business Student Association was given theopportunity to tour Uber’s office in Pittsburgh, where self-driving car researchis being conducted and technology is being developed.

Posted on 11/15/2018 3:33:59 PM

Mociak ’77 Serves as Eberly Executive-in-Residence

Charlie Mociak, a 1977accounting graduate, originally from Clifton Heights near Philadelphia, spoketo Veronica Paz’s auditing and forensic auditing classes on November 7, 2018, as a part of the Eberly College of Business and InformationTechnology’s Executive in Residence series.

Posted on 11/15/2018 3:15:43 PM

Eberly College of Business Hosts Annual COBSAC Leadership Summit

The IUP Eberly College of BusinessStudent Advisory Council held its fall 2018 Leadership Summit atlast week’s meeting, November 8, 2018. COBSAC is comprised of the members fromeach of the 12 active student organizations within Eberly.

Posted on 11/15/2018 8:27:09 AM

Leda ’95 Serves as Keynote for Seminar in Finance

On November 5, 2018, James Leda gave apresentation to Professor Daniel Lawson’s finance seminar class (FIN422). Leda isa managing director at KRyS Global USA.

Posted on 11/9/2018 1:09:35 PM

Eric Palmer ’06 M’07 Recognized with IUP Young Alumni Achievement Award-Business

On Monday, November 5, 2018, Eric Palmer was honored with the IUP Young Alumni Achievement Award for the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology.

Posted on 11/8/2018 4:08:44 PM

Eberly Participates in Pennsylvania Forum on Women in Business and Finance

On October 25, 2018, Eberly College students had the opportunity to participate in the Pennsylvania Forum on Women in Business and Finance webcast, sponsored by the DixonUniversity Center in Harrisburg.

Posted on 11/8/2018 1:16:22 PM

IUP Eberly College of Business Recognized as Fourth in the Nation in U.S. News & World Report's Best Business Schools Ranking

Innovative and accredited programs, international experiences around the world, and top-of-the-line facilities have allowed the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology to continue to be ranked among the best business schools in the nation.

Posted on 11/6/2018 9:43:59 AM

First Commonwealth Bank President Grebenc and Alumnus Adams Visit SMIP

On Tuesday, October 31,First Commonwealth President Jane Grebenc and First Commonwealth SalesEffective Coach Chris Adams ’91 came to visit IUP’s Student ManagedInvestment Portfolio to discuss what it is like to work for a publiclytraded company.

Posted on 11/5/2018 2:55:47 PM

Business Honors Sophomores’ Trip to Washington, DC

On October 25–27, 2018, the Sophomore Business Honors Cohort traveled to Washington, DC for their leadership trip to visit alumni, attend the annual ASC Conference, and get more exposure into our nation’s capital.

Posted on 11/2/2018 3:22:37 PM

Corporate Partnership with Walmart Benefits Supply Chain Students

Nearly 50 students from IUP’ssupply chain management class made the annual trip to one of the biggest andmost-awarded distribution centers of Walmart on October 12, 2018.

Posted on 10/26/2018 1:28:11 PM

Business Graduate Williamson ’15 visits Finance Seminar Class

On October 22, 2018, Mike Williamson came to DanielLawson’s Finance Seminar class to share his experience at IUP andworking at Tecum Capital—a Pittsburgh-based private-equity firm.

Posted on 10/26/2018 1:26:40 PM

Ubinger ’81, is Keynote Speaker for Finance Seminar Class

On October 15, 2018, alumnus Rick Ubinger—owner of Ubinger CFO Services and co-owner and CFO of AcuityFinishing—spoke to Daniel Lawson’s Finance Seminar class, emphasizing the importance ofnetworking and building connections with professionals.

Posted on 10/25/2018 10:43:30 AM

78 Students Attend SAA Meeting to Hear Alumna Hogue Speak about Forensic Accounting

On October 17, 2018, the Student Accounting Association hosted Aaryn Hogue, a manager with Gleason, headquartered in Pittsburgh. Gleason is a forensic accounting and litigation support services firm.

Posted on 10/25/2018 9:42:48 AM

Business Students Attend Women’s Leadership Conference

On October 13,2018, students from the IUP Eberly College of Business and InformationTechnology attended a women’s leadership conference in Washington, DC,sponsored by A Maven’s World. The conference featured successful femalebusiness leaders, award-winning authors, university professors, life coaches,and consultants.

Posted on 10/24/2018 3:05:50 PM

Alumna Mauchant Shares Finance Expertise with Eberly Students

On October 5, 2018, IUP alumna Florence Mauchant M’87 visited the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology and made a presentationto over 50 students in the Financial Institutions and Markets and Fundamentalsof Finance classes.

Posted on 10/23/2018 3:11:40 PM

CCAC-IUP Reception at Boyce Campus

The Boyce Campus of CCAC will host a reception on Wednesday, October 24. The CCAC-IUP Collaborative Program allows students to attain a Bachelor of Science degree in business majors by completing coursework at both CCAC and IUP.

Posted on 10/18/2018 3:00:00 PM

Students Explore Programs, Organizations Through Eberly Event

Wednesdayevening’s Explore Eberly! event enabled interested students to explore theacademic programs and student organizations hosted by the Eberly College ofBusiness and Information Technology.

Posted on 10/12/2018 2:30:55 PM

Student Accounting Association Hosts KPMG at October 1 Meeting

On October 1, 2018, the Student Accounting Association hosted representatives from KPMG’s Pittsburgh office: Alicia Fulmer ’15, senior associate, and Sarah Zbur ’16, associate.

Posted on 10/12/2018 11:09:45 AM

Lipinski Joins Celebration of Dasara Festival in India

While teaching at partnering university PES in Bangalore, India, JohnLipinski, IUP MBA Program coordinator and Eberly College of Business and Information Technology professor, was invitedto celebrate the start of the Dasara festival (also known as Navaratri) withour Indian MBA students.

Posted on 10/10/2018 3:09:22 PM

Graduate Business Student Association Holds Officer Elections

The Graduate Business Student Association’s first meeting of the semester was on September 26, 2018. The officer nomination list was shared with the members in attendance, and elections were held.

Posted on 9/28/2018 9:50:30 AM

Record-Setting 38 Organizations Attend SAA Accounting Career Day

On September 18, 2018, the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology’s Student AccountingAssociation, in collaboration with the Career and ProfessionalDevelopment Center, held its annual SAA Career Day at the Rustic Lodge.

Posted on 9/26/2018 11:00:04 AM

SAA Hosts PNC at First Fall Semester Meeting on September 13

On September 13, 2018, the Student Accounting Association hosted its first meeting of the semester with PNC Bank, including PNC campus recruiter Brenden Taylor and Allison Buchanan ’17, PNC finance specialist.

Posted on 9/25/2018 1:42:56 PM

Eberly College Launches PhD in Business Program

The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology at IUP launched its new doctoralprogram in business on September 8, 2018, at IUP Pittsburgh East. This is the only businessdoctoral program in the region designed specifically for workingprofessionals.

Posted on 9/21/2018 8:43:16 AM

Business Honors All-Cohort Meeting

On September 6, 2018, theBusiness Honors students attended an all-cohort meeting to review programupdates and upcoming events.

Posted on 9/18/2018 2:12:00 PM

Paz and Mocek Win George Krull/Grant Thornton 2018 Teaching Innovation Award

The AICPA Pre-Certification Education Executive Committee’s Teaching Innovation Task Force and the Effective Learning Strategies Task Form committee awarded Veronica Paz and Lynnan Mocek with the GeorgeKrull/Grant Thornton 2018 Teaching Innovation Award for their work “Show and Tell: Infographics to Keep and Sustain Engagement.”

Posted on 9/17/2018 8:45:28 AM

Eberly Students Discover Norway

Ten students from the Eberly College participated in a faculty-led study-abroad trip labeled “Discover Norway” between May 26 and June 4, 2018.

Posted on 7/19/2018 10:56:08 AM

IUP MBA Program Ranked as One of Top Programs in the Nation by Best Master’s Degrees

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Eberly College of Business and Information Technology’s Executive Master of Business Administration program has been named as one of the top 20 programs in the nation by the editors of Best Master’s Degrees. Editors looked at a number of criteria to select the top programs, including affordability, national rankings, and accreditation.

Posted on 6/29/2018 12:18:37 PM

Bharadwaj Honored with GOPIO Award

On June 10, 2018, Prashanth Bharadwaj, dean’s associate and Management Department professor, received the Award for Excellence in Education from the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin during their award banquet and eighth anniversary celebration in Chantilly, Virginia.

Posted on 6/20/2018 3:33:13 PM

Record Attendance at Student Accounting Association’s Recognition Dinner

On Thursday,April 19, the IUP Student Accounting Association set an attendancerecord of 178 people at its annual recognition dinner held at the Rustic Lodge.

Posted on 5/16/2018 2:50:27 PM

CCAC/IUP Collaborative Student Nominated to 2018 All-PA Academic Transfer Team

Heather Wilson, a CCAC/IUP BusinessCollaborative student triple major (marketing, general management, and human resources), was awarded a Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education full-tuition scholarship for two years to IUP.

Posted on 5/10/2018 10:29:25 AM

Student Accounting Association Learns from Visit by CEO Rina Irwin

The Student Accounting Association ended the year with a presentation on May 2 from Rina Irwin, the chief executive officer of Child Development Center, a nonprofit organization located in Oil City.

Posted on 5/10/2018 8:55:14 AM

IUP Departments Provide Students with Real-World Experience

The IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology Corporate Relations and Internship Department works to support the internship and career goals of business students and to establish relationships with employers.

Posted on 5/8/2018 3:52:09 PM

Polley, President and CIO of Stewart Capital Advisors LLC, Serves as Finance Seminar Speaker

On April 23, 2018, Daniel Lawson’s Finance in Seminar class hadthe opportunity to gain interesting knowledge from one of IUP’s own adjunctfaculty members, Malcolm Polley, a chartered financial analyst withmore than 30 years of financial experience.

Posted on 5/8/2018 3:21:33 PM

McAneny Brothers Receive IUP Distinguished Family Business Award

McAneny Brothers, headquartered inEbensburg, was honored with the 2018 Distinguished Family Business Award by the Center for Family Business at the annualawards ceremony on April 10.

Posted on 4/27/2018 3:10:33 PM

Executive-in-Residence Sharp ’67 Shares Career Story and Provides Valuable Advice

On April 19, 2018, the IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technologyhosted alumnus Skip Sharp ’67 for the Executive-in-Residence program. Sharpshared his story and life lessons he learned from his career in technology.

Posted on 4/27/2018 1:23:03 PM

Graduate Business Student Association Visits Washington, D.C.

On Friday, April 20, the Eberly College of Business andInformation Technology’s Graduate Student Business Association trip toWashington, DC began with an eye-opening experience at the World Bank GroupVisitor Center.

Posted on 4/26/2018 4:24:36 PM

Alumna Teele Kicks Off AMA’s Marketing Week

SuzyTeele kicked off the American Marketing Association’s first Marketing Week on February 19, 2018, in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology, where she spoke abouthow to build your Linkedln page.

Posted on 4/25/2018 9:20:25 AM

Women’s Leadership Panel: Informative, Engaging, and Inspiring

On April 13, 2018, the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology and the IUP Alumni Association co-hosted IUP’s annual Women’s Leadership Panel,featuring a networking session between panel guests and attendees, a breakfast session, and an hour-long open panel discussion.

Posted on 4/20/2018 2:38:03 PM

Cosper ’92 Speaks to Student Accounting Association

The Student Accounting Association hosted Susan Cosper ’92on April 13, 2018. Cosper is an Eberly College of Business Hall of Distinctionmember and technical director at the Financial AccountingStandards Board in Connecticut.

Posted on 4/18/2018 10:36:32 AM

Agnoli ’86, Bluemling ’85, and Stapleton ’84 honored at 40th Annual Business Day

More than 500 students had the opportunity to attend the 40th annual Business Day, the premier professional development and networking event for the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology, on March 29, 2018.

Posted on 4/18/2018 9:12:03 AM

O'Brien ’15 Serves as Finance Seminar Speaker

OnApril 2, 2018, students in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology had the chance to hear from Christopher O’Brien, a leveraged finance analyst for Citizens Commercial Banking, in Daniel Lawson’s Seminar in Finance class.

Posted on 4/13/2018 8:57:45 AM

American Marketing Association Members Visit Pittsburgh Businesses

FromApril 6 to April 8, a few members of the AMAattended their annual spring professional development trip to Pittsburgh. The goal of this trip is to improve their professional development by speaking with a variety of different companies, while bonding with other members in theorganization.

Posted on 4/11/2018 3:25:55 PM

Baum ’86 Serves as IUP Business School Executive in Residence

Nadav Baum ’86 spoke to more than 200 students on March 28, 2018, in the Eberly auditorium, serving as an executive in residence.

Posted on 4/11/2018 8:17:35 AM

Braunegg ’79 Serves as Finance Seminar Speaker

On March 26 and 27, 2018, IUP’s Eberly College of Business and Information Technology had the unique opportunity to spend time and learn from distinguished alumnus George Braunegg, a founding principal of Center for Applied Strategy Management Consultants.

Posted on 4/4/2018 1:58:15 PM

Student Accounting Association Hosts Alumna DeBenedetto

Micaela DeBenedetto spoke to the Student Accounting Association on March 25, 2018. Micaela is a 2016 accounting alumna who works as a corporate accountant for NRG Energy in New Jersey. During the meeting, Micaela used her recent experience of getting a job to give insights to current students on how to best prepare for applying for jobs.

Posted on 4/2/2018 7:36:22 AM

Student Accounting Association Hosts Jeremy Hartzell, HBK

IUP’s Student Accounting Association held their third meeting of the semester on March 7, 2018, in the Eberly auditorium. The guest speaker was Jeremy Hartzell, the principal-in-charge of the Pittsburgh office of HBK CPAs & Consultants.

Posted on 3/15/2018 10:25:38 AM

IUP Hosts Junior Achievement Titan Business Challenge

One hundred students from eight regional high schools attended the annual Western Pennsylvania Junior Achievement Titan Business Challenge at the IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology on March 13, 2018.

Posted on 3/13/2018 4:29:14 PM

Association for Corporate Growth Competition Round One Completed

The IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology held the first round of ACG Cup competition on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Two students, Austin Lamont and Corey Roach, won the first round of the competition.

Posted on 3/5/2018 3:28:55 PM

Alumni Caruso and Loveland Serve as Keynotes for Finance Seminar

On February 26, 2018, Daniel Lawson’s Seminar in Finance 422 class had the opportunity to hear from Breanne Loveland and Joseph Caruso, who described their experiences working for PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

Posted on 3/2/2018 9:09:41 AM

Business Students Learn from Hajoca

Gene Strine, Recruiting and Business Development manager for Hajoca Corporation, presented to nearly 150 students in four classes on Tuesday, February 20, to discuss their management development and training program.

Posted on 3/1/2018 2:08:10 PM

Student Accounting Association Hosts Baker Tilly on Campus

IUP’s Student AccountingAssociation held its second meeting of the semester on February 20 in the Eberly auditorium with 60 accounting majors in attendance. The guestspeaker was 1985 IUP accounting alumna Sue Maloney, CPA.

Posted on 2/23/2018 10:58:22 AM

Office of Comptroller of Currency Visits IUP: Finance Seminar Speaker Series

OnFebruary 19, 2018, Daniel Lawson’s Seminar in Finance class had the privilege tohear from alumna Jessica Nicholson and Scott Jackson, assistant national bankexaminers for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

Posted on 2/22/2018 11:44:00 AM

IUP Business School presents Spring 2018 Finance Seminar Speaker Series

The Finance Seminar Speaker Series provides a great opportunity for students to learn from the best in the field what it actually means to work within the world of finance, with presenters describing what it is like to work in their positions for their respective employers.

Posted on 2/16/2018 11:14:37 AM

IUP Business Women: Network, Network, Network

Students from the IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology attended the Pittsburgh Magazine’s Women and Business event on February 8, 2018, at the Hyatt House in Shadyside.

Posted on 2/13/2018 1:48:52 PM

Business Honors All-Cohort Meeting Highlights

On January 29, 2018, the Business Honors students attended an all-cohort meeting to discuss program updates and upcoming events.

Posted on 2/12/2018 1:48:05 PM

Tenth Annual Discover India Program a Huge Success

Both IUP and PES students learned about a variety of topics, including the economic, social, cultural, and business aspects of India, during Discover India 2018.

Posted on 2/6/2018 4:01:49 PM

COBSAC Donates to charity:water

COBSAC (the College of Business Student Advisory Council) decided to give back in thespirit of the holiday season by raising funds for charity:water, a nonprofitorganization which the Business Honors Senior Cohort takes time to visit eachyear during their annual New York City trip.

Posted on 1/24/2018 1:27:24 PM

Local High School Students Attend FBLA Regional Leadership Conference

On December 18, 2017, theIUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology,in collaboration with the IUP Enrollment Management and CommunicationsDepartment, hosted the FBLA Regional Leadership Conference for more than 300Future Business Leaders of America students.

Posted on 1/2/2018 10:42:36 AM

IUP Student Managed Investment Portfolio Team Hits Wall Street

On November 20, 2017, 13 student leadersfrom the Student Managed Investment Portfolio traveled New York City to explorethe financial capital of the world and meet with IUP alumni and bankers fromtop-tier investment firms.

Posted on 12/18/2017 3:20:03 PM

Student Accounting Association Hosts IUP Alumna Morris, from Lumsden & McCormick

On November 28, 2017, the Student Accounting Association hosted guest speaker Megan Morris, a 2014 IUP alumnus. She talked about what to look for in a public accounting firm.

Posted on 12/1/2017 11:07:06 AM

Senior Business Honors Trip to New York City

On November 9, the Business Honors seniors traveled to New York City for their final cohort trip, which included tours of charity: water and Comedy Central.

Posted on 11/29/2017 12:42:03 PM

Thirty-four Business Students Obtain Six Sigma Certification

Undergraduateand graduate students from the IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology completedSix Sigma Yellow Belt training during October and November of the fall 2017 term.

Posted on 11/27/2017 2:36:35 PM

Business Honors Sophomores’ D.C. Trip

At the end of October 2017, Business Honors sophomores had the opportunity to network with alumni and visit historical sites during their leadership trip to Washington, DC.

Posted on 11/27/2017 1:01:16 PM

Student Accounting Association Fall 2017 Speed Networking Event

On November 2, IUP’s Student Accounting Association teamed up with the Institute of Internal Auditors and Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs to host a speed networking event to provide accounting majors the opportunity to improve networking skills, build relationships with professionals, and learn about various accounting career paths.

Posted on 11/27/2017 12:52:26 PM

Graduate Business Student Association Visits Amazon Fulfillment Center

Eberly College of Business and Information Technology’s Graduate Student BusinessAssociation travelled to the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Columbus, Ohio,on November 10, 2017.

Posted on 11/17/2017 1:39:27 PM

PhD in Business Q&A Session

October 26, 2017 was Eberly College of Business and Information Technology’s first PhD in Business Q&A session at IUPPittsburgh East. The next Q&A session will be held at thesame location on Saturday, December 9.

Posted on 11/17/2017 11:16:36 AM

Stapleton Visits Seminar in Management Class

On November 8, 2017, Steve Osborne’s Seminar in Managementclass had the honor to learn about and from Becky Stapleton, seniorexecutive vice president, chief banking officer at S&T Bank, and her amazingand very successful career.

Posted on 11/17/2017 8:53:27 AM

SBA District Director Visits Small Business Management Class

On Monday, November 13, Kelly Hunt, director of the Western PennsylvaniaDistrict Small Business Administration, visited JohnLipinski’s Small Business Management class.

Posted on 11/14/2017 2:34:28 PM

Rodger Publishes Chapter on Environmental Energy Strategy

James Rodger teamed with co-author James George to produce “Environmental Energy Strategy: An Induced Linguistic Ordered Weighted Averaging Approach to a Sustainable Economy,” chapter four in an edited book of 10 chapters that addresses how to improve the international political economy.

Posted on 11/14/2017 10:02:48 AM

Finance and Legal Studies Department Hosts IUP Alumnus Leda

On November 6,2017, James C. Leda ’95 visited the Eberly College of Business and InformationTechnology to give an informative lecture to the students of the Finance 422seminar class.

Posted on 11/13/2017 2:39:27 PM

UniPro CEO and Alumnus Stewart Hosts IUP PGN in Atlanta

Annually, Phi Gamma Nu members travel to a different city to buildtheir network and professional skills, as well as strengthen the bonds withtheir members. This year, members of PGN Gamma Xi Chapter had the opportunity to takea bus to Atlanta on November 2 through 4.

Posted on 11/10/2017 11:07:56 AM

IUP Business Students Win New Venture Competition

On November 3, 2017, IUP students Dillon Hagy and TonyJuhasz won the first prize of $5,000 at the inaugural Business of Humanity NewVenture Competition held at the University of Pittsburgh.

Posted on 11/10/2017 8:40:41 AM

President/Founder of BarComm Gives Talk to AMA

OnOctober 25, 2017, the IUP American Marketing Association welcomed SandyBarsotti, president and founder of BarComm, LLC (Barsotti Marketing & Communications),to come speak about her experiences throughout her career.

Posted on 11/2/2017 3:36:04 PM

Student Accounting Association Hosts IUP Alumnus Dandridge

On October 26, 2017, Alphonso Dandridge spoke to the Student Accounting Association about an avenue that some accounting students may overlook.

Posted on 10/31/2017 10:32:14 AM

Alumna Boyer, Sales Operations Analyst, Visits IUP

On October 11, 2017, the IUP American Marketing Association welcomed Lisa Boyer, sales operations analyst at WIDIA Products Group, to come speak to the AMA about her experiences through college and her career.

Posted on 10/30/2017 9:25:12 AM

CCAC-IUP Collaborative Reception to Be Held October 25

There will be a Community College of Allegheny County-IUP collaborative program reception on Wednesday, October 25, at the CCAC Boyce Campus location in Monroeville.

Posted on 10/24/2017 9:08:38 AM

Bill Honnef ’88 Shares His Startup Secrets with Students

On October 5, 2017, the Eberly College of Business andInformation Technology hosted Bill Honnef ’88, as anentrepreneur-in-residence to speak with students about entrepreneurship and buildinga successful startup.

Posted on 10/23/2017 12:04:43 PM

IUP Student Accounting Association Hosts PwC Speakers

On September12, 2017, the IUP Student Accounting Association in the Eberly College ofBusiness and Information Technology hosted Michael Sklarsky, tax manager, and Andy Herbert, taxassociate, from PwC.

Posted on 10/19/2017 8:30:36 AM

Student Accounting Association Hosts Alumna Kerry Wright from Highmark

On October 3, 2017, the Student Accounting Association’s invited guest speaker was Kerry Wright, a 1995 IUP graduate. Wright works for Highmark as its senior risk advisory services consultant.

Posted on 10/18/2017 3:20:11 PM

Professor Connections Can Lead to Job Placement

Fortunately for business students, most of their faculty have had a foot in the business world at one point during their career. The relationships that they have built stay with them and contribute both to classroom discussions and to assistance with internship and job placement.

Posted on 10/18/2017 1:54:32 PM

Stover Speaker Series a Great Success

On October 12, more than 300 students from the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology and the Communications Media Department attended the Stover Speaker Series, a program that brings prominent speakers to share their experiences and insight to future business professionals at IUP.

Posted on 10/18/2017 9:36:38 AM

IUP Supply Chain Class Participates in Business Summit at Kennametal Center for Operational Excellence

Fourteen undergraduate and MBA students from Prashanth Bharadwaj’s Supply Chain Management class, along with other supply chain management students and professionals in the Western Pittsburgh region, attended the inaugural Operational Excellence Summit on October 3, 2017, at St. Vincent College.

Posted on 10/9/2017 1:16:59 PM

Student Accounting Association Career Fair A Great Success

On September 20, 2017, the IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology’s Student Accounting Association, in collaboration with the IUP Career and Professional Development Center, held its annual Accounting Career Day at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

Posted on 10/4/2017 8:51:18 AM

Society for Human Resource Management Chapter Officers Attend State Conference

Theofficers of IUP’s Undergraduate Society for Human Resource Management had the opportunity to attend the 2017 PennsylvaniaState SHRM Conference at State College on September 21 and 22.

Posted on 9/28/2017 8:21:27 AM

IUP Chapter of the American Marketing Association Hosts KCAC Marketing Manager

On September 20, 2017, the IUP Chapter of the American MarketingAssociation hosted Kristen Kaltreider, marketing manager for theKovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex. Kaltreider graduated from IUP in spring 2016with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and a minor in Economics.

Posted on 9/26/2017 9:56:55 AM

Student Accounting Association Hosts PwC

On September 11, 2017, the IUP StudentAccounting Association in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology hosted MichaelSklarsky, tax manager, and Andy Herbert, tax associate, from PwC.

Posted on 9/15/2017 9:38:18 AM

Rodger Co-Authors Second Book on American Political System

James Rodger teamed with co-author James George to produce a second book in one year, part of a series of books by Archway Publishing addressing how to improve the American political system and economy with application of process improvement and analytic disciplines.

Posted on 9/9/2017 10:24:22 AM

IUP Adds New Major in Environmental Engineering and New PhD in Business

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education approved today two new majors for Indiana University of Pennsylvania: a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering and a PhD in Business.

Posted on 7/13/2017 2:47:04 PM

Accounting Majors Secure Internships, Employment Opportunities

Congratulations to recent IUP accounting majors on their obtained internship and employment opportunities.

Posted on 6/13/2017 11:16:42 AM

President Driscoll Addresses Student Accounting Association's 2017 Recognition Dinner

President Michael Driscoll welcomed 165 people to the IUP Student Accounting Association’s annual recognition dinner at the Rustic Lodge on April 25. The keynote speaker was IUP accounting alumna Michele McEvoy O’Leary ’94.

Posted on 5/24/2017 9:13:39 AM

Directors of Center for Family Business and Small Business Development Center Honored

Ellen Ruddock, director, Center for Family Business, and Tony Palamone, director, Small Business Development Center, were recently honored at the 25th anniversary celebration of PowerLink.

Posted on 5/2/2017 9:13:47 AM

IUP Business School Celebrates End of Year with Business Day 2017

Over 600 students had the opportunity to attend the 39th annual Business Day, a premier day that is the biggest event that the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology hosts.

Posted on 5/2/2017 8:50:07 AM

MBA Executive Track Student Receives Grant

The MBA Program is proud to announce that Shelly Castillo, MBA Executive Track student with the Monroeville 2016-18 cohort, was recently selected to receive the Career Development Grant from the American Association of University Women.

Posted on 4/21/2017 2:12:00 PM

Business Students Certified in Six Sigma

Eighteen Eberly College students were very busy this April as they completed Six Sigma Yellow Belt training. Management Association, one of Eberly's student-run organizations, was proud to help offer this certification to students of the Eberly College of Business.

Posted on 4/21/2017 8:13:11 AM

Business Case Competition Winners Recognized

On Tuesday, April 4, the sophomore Business Honors cohort participated in the Business Case competition at the twelfth annual Undergraduate Scholars Forum.

Posted on 4/19/2017 1:05:34 PM

IUP Business Student Restauri Wins Pittsburgh ACG Cup

Competing against teams of graduate students from CMU, Pitt, Duquesne, and WVU, IUP undergraduate business senior Josh Restauri took home first prize in the March 14, 2017, ACG Cup held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Posted on 3/27/2017 2:40:56 PM

IUP Graduate Receives Business Women First Award

Suzy Teele, a 1982 IUP graduate, has been recognized by the Pittsburgh Business Times as a 2017Business Women First Award Winner.

Posted on 3/27/2017 1:15:16 PM

IUP Celebrates Chinese New Year

On February27, 2017, Eberly College of Business Chinese Business Program students and the IUPcommunity gathered to celebrate this transitional Chinese festival. Approximately130 people attended the event.

Posted on 3/23/2017 8:30:55 AM

ABC Transit, Inc. President and Vice President Discuss Transportation Industry

On Tuesday, February 28, 2017, ABC Transit, Inc. executives Todd O’Shell, vice president, and Aaron Silverman, president, came to visit Phi Gamma Nu to discuss the transportation industry and starting a career in this area.

Posted on 3/22/2017 9:14:39 AM

American Marketing Association Hosts Alumnus Henry in Old School-New School Presentation

PhilHenry, president of Henry Wealth Management, spoke to about 100 business students in the EberlyAuditorium on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. The American Marketing Association servedas host of the event.

Posted on 3/21/2017 9:05:06 AM

Small Business Development Center Director’s Presentation Places Third in Conference Competition

At the Small Business Institute 2017 annual conference in San Diego, Tony Palamone’s presentation, “Prometheus Unbound:Reigniting the Spirit of Student Engagement,” took third place in the national competition on Best Practices in Student Engagement atSBDCs.

Posted on 3/20/2017 8:22:27 AM

Dunlap ’81 Serves as Eberly Executive-in-Residence

OnMarch 7 and 8, IUP students had the opportunity to hearfrom Terry Dunlap ’81, retired senior executive and IUP alumnus, to obtain adviceregarding various aspects of business. Dunlap was participating in Eberly’sExecutive-in-Residence program.

Posted on 3/17/2017 8:26:45 AM

Eberly Alumni Featured on Billboards in Pittsburgh

The next time you’re driving through the city of Pittsburgh, keep an eye out for IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology alumni featured on digital billboards. The billboards are part of a new advertising campaign, “Business Starts at IUP.”

Posted on 3/1/2017 1:57:17 PM

DHL’s McLaughlin ’90 visits IUP Business School

Doug McLaughlin ’90, east coast human resource manager for DHL Supply Chain, recently spoke to 200-plus students in the Eberlyauditorium to discuss internships and job opportunities.

Posted on 2/24/2017 11:34:49 AM

Eberly College of Business Celebrates 13 Years of Inclusion in Princeton Review “Best Business Schools” Guidebook

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Eberly College of Business and Information Technology is included in the Princeton Review’s “Best Business Schools.” The year’s 2017 edition features 294 schools in the guidebook. Eberly’s program was praised by guidebook editors as “offering a great return on investment,” and its curriculum was recognized as “staying current with business trends” and that “practical business applications are constantly incorporated into class work,” editors wrote.

Posted on 1/23/2017 2:39:18 PM

Alumni Host Eberly Business Honors Students in New York City

On November 3, 2016, 18business honors program seniors traveled from IUP to New York City to meet withalumni. During this trip, students gained perspective on business, the economy,the working world, and their personal professional goals.

Posted on 1/17/2017 9:43:44 AM

IUP and Eberly College of Business Host Region III Future Business Leaders of America Competition

On December 19, 2016, the IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology, in collaboration with the IUPEnrollment Management and Communications Department, hosted the FBLA RegionLeadership Conference for more than 330 area high school students.

Posted on 1/17/2017 9:28:27 AM

Eberly's Phi Gamma Nu Visit Alumni in Nashville

Fifty-onemembers of the business fraternity Phi Gamma Nu visited Nashville, Tennessee, November 10–12, 2016, where they sought to improve their professional and networkingskills.

Posted on 12/20/2016 12:00:56 PM

Eberly Fall 2016 Global Business Networking Event Ends With Social Media Contest

On November 14, 2016, more than 150 business students from around the world participated in a networking event designed to strengthen relationships between classmates and to share information about international partnership initiatives.

Posted on 12/19/2016 3:26:47 PM

Alumna Stapleton Serves as Keynote for Women’s Leadership Program

OnNovember 11, 2016, more than 50 students and several faculty and staff fromthe Eberly College of Business and Information Technology attended the Women inBusiness Leadership breakfast event.

Posted on 12/16/2016 11:25:00 AM

Eberly’s Future Entrepreneurs Club Hosts NFL Pro and Entrepreneur Charlie Batch

On October 10, 2016, John Lipinski’s EntrepreneurshipClass and the Future Entrepreneurs Club welcomed former Pittsburgh Steelersquarterback Charlie Batch to campus. Over 200 IUP students and faculty were treated to a lesson onphilanthropy, entrepreneurship, and networking presented by Batch.

Posted on 12/12/2016 11:36:30 AM

EberlyInsight: Michael Bergdahl Shares His Success Secrets

Michael Bergdahl, professional speaker and former Walmart executive, shares his insight to Eberly business students

Posted on 12/7/2016 12:53:20 PM

EberlyInsight: Manulife—John Hancock Delivers Advice to Eberly Business Students

The Manulife Financial CEO and top personnel share insightful guidance to business students at the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology.

Posted on 11/10/2016 4:07:31 PM

Students Attend Annual ASC Conference

On October 22, 2016, students from the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology attended the annualAmerican Society for Competitiveness conference—in attendance House Ways and Means Committee member and IUP alumnus Jim Renacci.

Posted on 10/31/2016 12:51:06 PM

AMIS Club Gets off to a Strong Start

On Tuesday, September 6, 2016, IUP’s Association of Management Information Systems (AMIS) held its first membership recruitment event on the lawn of Eberly College. AMIS recruited 20 new members that day, making the event an overall success.

Posted on 10/21/2016 3:01:01 PM

Accounting Career Day Sets New Records

On September 21, 2016, the IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology’s Student Accounting Association, incollaboration with the IUP Career and Professional Development Center, heldits annual Accounting Career Day at the Kovalchick Complex, attracting a record number ofrecruiting organizations.

Posted on 10/21/2016 10:57:26 AM

KPMG’s Caroline Quinn Presents to SAA

The Student Accounting Association’s keynote speaker on September 27, 2016, was Caroline Quinn from the public accounting firm of KMPG.

Posted on 10/14/2016 1:58:19 PM

Delaney Automotive Group Honored with Distinguished Family Business Award

The Delaney Automotive Group was honored with the Distinguished Family Business Award by the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Center for Family Business at the annual awards ceremony on September 26.

Posted on 10/5/2016 10:36:20 AM

Former Pittsburgh Steeler Charlie Batch to Speak on Entrepreneurship and Networking

On Monday, October 10, 2016, the Eberly College of Business at IUP will host a presentation featuring former Pittsburgh Steeler Charlie Batch at 5:00 p.m. in the Eberly Auditorium. Batch will speak about his post-football entrepreneurial venture and the importance of networking. This is a free event. No need to RSVP.

Posted on 10/4/2016 3:22:48 PM

Students Network at Pittsburgh-IUP Young Business Alumni Event

The Eberly College of Business andInformation Technology, in an effort to enhance networking between current students and youngbusiness alumni, held its first Young Business Alumni event in Pittsburgh onSeptember 24, 2016.

Posted on 10/4/2016 9:07:00 AM

IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology Earns Continued Accreditation by International Agency

Indiana Universityof Pennsylvania’s Eberly College of Business and Information Technology has receivednotification that its AACSB International (Association to Advance CollegiateSchools of Business) accreditation has been reaffirmed.

Posted on 5/20/2016 11:54:31 AM

165 Attend IUP Student Accounting Association 2016 Dinner

On April 21, 2016, IUP's Student Accounting Association held its annual recognition dinner at the Rustic Lodge in Indiana, Pa.

Posted on 5/12/2016 9:49:53 AM

International Business Student Association Visits NYC

With the support of the Eberly College of Business, the International Business Association was able to plan a three-day business trip to New York City for 20 of its members.

Posted on 5/2/2016 8:37:04 AM

Four Teams Pitch at IUP Business School Shark Tank Event

IUP ExcEL Center hosted IUP’s third annual Shark Tank event on April 21. This is one of three business plan competitions available for IUP students to develop their entrepreneurial ideas, sharpen their presentation skills, and compete for prize money to support their projects.

Posted on 4/25/2016 8:08:56 AM

AMIS Group Hosts Kickball Tournament

On Sunday, April 17, 2016 the Association forManagement Information Systems (AMIS) held its first annual KickballTournament at the Rugby Field behind Robertshaw.

Posted on 4/22/2016 8:10:49 AM

Phi Gamma Nu Hosts Founder/President of Henry Wealth Management

On Wednesday April 12, 2016, Phi Gamma Nu Professional Business Fraternity hosted a guest speaker event in the Eberly Auditorium with Phil Henry, founder/president of Henry Wealth Management.

Posted on 4/20/2016 12:20:05 PM

IUP Business School Holds Successful 38th Annual Business Day

As part of Eberly’s 38th annual Business Day, students had the opportunity to learn from industry leaders and to network with nearly60 alumni and other business leaders at the Kovalchick Convention and AthleticComplex. The April 7, 2016, event included four sessions, with more than 700students, business leaders, faculty, administrators, and staff.

Posted on 4/20/2016 11:34:46 AM

IUP Student Marketing Association Enjoys New York City Trip

Over the weekend, from April 14–16, 2016,the IUP Student Marketing Association was fortunate enough to have sent 22 members to New York City for a professional development tripcosponsored between Eberly and the SMA students.

Posted on 4/19/2016 10:35:10 AM

IUP Business School Hosts CEO Jeffrey Gaus ’81

On March 23 and 24, the IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology hosted Jeffrey Gaus’81 as the executive/entrepreneur-in-residence. Gaus serves as chief executive officer at ProlifiqSoftware Inc.

Posted on 4/15/2016 11:45:38 AM

IUP Business Students Go Abroad, Virtually

Students in John Lipinski’s Introduction to Entrepreneurship class regularly link up with classmates more than 4,000 miles away. Along with Kia Golesorkhi, from the University of Pecs, in Pecs, Hungary, the two professors link their classes to deliver joint lectures, share guest speakers, and encourage student interaction.

Posted on 4/15/2016 9:07:55 AM

Walking a Mile in Michael B’s Shoes

John Lipinski’s Introduction to Entrepreneurship classand the Center for Family Business at IUP hosted Michael Boiano, owner ofMichael B Shoes, who discussed the challenges of operating a familybusiness, what it takes to compete against much larger national chains, and theimportance of succession planning if a family business is going to survive fromone generation to the next.

Posted on 3/30/2016 2:49:56 PM

IUP Business School Hosts Junior Achievement Competition

Junior Achievement’s 2016 Regional TitanCompetition was held on March 10 at the Eberly College of Business andInformation Technology on IUP’s main campus.

Posted on 3/25/2016 2:23:25 PM

McLanahan, CEO of McLanahan Corporation, Speaks to Next Generation Council

Sean McLanahan attended the March 22, 2016, Next GenerationCouncil meeting and shared his experiences since graduating from IUP and his path back to the family business where he has worked for the past 26years.

Posted on 3/23/2016 2:58:52 PM

Students Attend Art of the Handshake Event

This past week, IUP’s Eberly College of Business and Information Technology joined forces with the Stephenson Hall Living Learning Community to provide students with an opportunity to learn the “Art of the Handshake.”

Posted on 3/23/2016 1:30:38 PM

IUP Business Students Participate in International HR Competition

IUP and the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology were represented in Atlantaon March 4, 2016, in an international case competition sponsored by the Society forHuman Resource Management (SHRM).

Posted on 3/16/2016 3:03:18 PM

IUP Business School Hosts Alexandra Levit

On February 25, 2016, Eberly College of Business and Information Technology welcomed AlexandraLevit, current columnist of the New York Times, to present as a part of the Women’s Leadership Program.

Posted on 3/8/2016 1:26:30 PM

Rue 21 Corporate Representatives Visit IUP Management Classes

TylaPiehler, Rue 21 employee relations assistant, and Renee Davis, talentacquisition coordinator for Rue 21 corporate headquarters, traveled to IUP on February 18, 2016, to discuss internship opportunities with students.

Posted on 2/26/2016 4:03:13 PM

SBI Wins Third Place in National Project of the Year Awards

Congratulations to the Small Business Institute for placing third in the Undergraduate Feasibility category of this year’s National Project of the Year Awards.

Posted on 2/26/2016 3:50:46 PM

Eberly AMIS/AIS Club is Honored with Outstanding Student Chapter Award

The Association for Information Systems(AIS), an international organization, recently awarded the AMIS/AIS Club at the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology the title of Outstanding StudentChapter for the 2014-2015 academic year.

Posted on 2/22/2016 10:21:56 AM

AMIS/AIS Club’s Awesome Fall 2015 Semester

The AMIS/AISClub of the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology had an outstanding fall term.

Posted on 2/19/2016 9:36:16 AM

Patrick Wallace '85: Hot Topics Speaker

Students in Mukesh Chaudhry's senior finance class, Seminar in Finance, attended a presentation by Patrick Wallace '85, president and lead financial advisor of Covington Investment Advisors, Inc. on Monday, February 1, at 3:30 p.m. as part of the "Hot Topics in Finance" speaker program.

Posted on 2/15/2016 10:14:52 AM

Have a Research Question? Eberly Welcomes New Librarian-In-Residence

The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology welcomes a new Librarian-in-Residence, Casey Sirochman, Student Success Librarian.

Posted on 2/5/2016 9:38:34 AM

Eberly Hosts Future Business Leaders of America Region 3 Conference

On December 14, 2015, 300 local Future Business Leaders of America students, advisors, and guests gathered at the Eberly College of Business and InformationTechnology for the Region Leadership Competition.

Posted on 1/13/2016 4:18:48 PM

Business and History Collaborative Successful

In a blast from the past, over 40 undecided businessfreshman showcased marketing displays for historical businesses in the Terry A. Serafini Room on December9, 2015.

Posted on 1/13/2016 4:04:50 PM

Mock Interviewers for Indiana County Technology Center

On November 18, 2015, six members of the IUP Society forHuman Resources Management (SHRM) chapter went to the Indiana County TechnologyCenter to be the mock interviewers for a variety of different students andtheir future careers.

Posted on 12/17/2015 10:43:20 AM

Eberly Management Class Hosts Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer of S&T Bank as Guest Speaker

BeckyStapleton, seniorexecutive vice president and chief banking officer of S&T Bank, delivered a guest presentation to more than 30 students at IUP’s Eberly College of Business and Information Technology onNovember 10, 2015.

Posted on 12/3/2015 4:03:45 PM

Phi Gamma Nu Uses Poll Everywhere for Officer Elections

PGN uses polling software from Poll Everywhere for elections

Posted on 12/2/2015 3:00:16 PM

Phi Gamma Nu Members Travel to Charlotte, NC for Professional Development Trip

Eberly College of Business and Information Technology’s Phi Gamma Nu (PGN) Business Fraternity sent 34 members to Charlotte, N.C. for their third annual fall professional development trip on Thursday, November 5.

Posted on 11/17/2015 4:06:00 PM

Eberly Students Demonstrate They Are Thankful

The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology students, faculty, staff, and administrators are celebrating the holiday season by demonstrating the many reasons to be thankful.

Posted on 11/17/2015 3:10:18 PM

SMA Students Tour Pittsburgh's Heinz Field

Students from the Student Marketing Association (SMA), part of IUP's Eberly College of Business and Information Technology, traveled to Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Oct. 28 to visit Heinz Field, the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Posted on 11/13/2015 2:30:43 PM

Eberly Connections Students Engaged in Pittsburgh History

On October 28, 35 freshman Eberly Connections students, as well as professors Joe Rosendale and Elizabeth Ricketts, traveled to Pittsburgh for a fun and informative journey through the city's history.

Posted on 11/13/2015 9:31:23 AM

Melhorn '08 Receives Young Alumni Achievement Award

Andrew Melhorn ('08) visited the IUP campus and the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology on November 8-9 to attend events related to the Office of Alumni Affairs Young Alumni Achievement Awards (YAAA) program.

Posted on 11/12/2015 2:38:36 PM

Eberly Students Hone Microsoft Excel Skills

Twenty-fivestudents from the Eberly College of Business and Information Technologyattended a three-part workshop over the past few weeks to strengthen theirskills in Microsoft Excel. The EberlyManagement Association organized the program.

Posted on 11/5/2015 2:33:15 PM

Agency Program Offers Real World Experience for Students

The Agency Program, housed in the Small BusinessesDevelopment Center, provides students with opportunities that teachimportant career skills in the fields of business development, marketing andsocial media, graphic design, public relations, and much more.

Posted on 11/3/2015 3:30:38 PM

International Business Association Attends Conference in Washington, D.C.

Thirteen students from the International Business Association of the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology attended the American Society for Competitiveness conference, in Washington, D.C., on October 22, 2015.

Posted on 10/30/2015 3:23:16 PM

Eberly Honors Sophomores’ D.C. Trip

The Eberly Business Honors sophomores boarded a bus on October 22, 2015, for a special trip to Washington, D.C.

Posted on 10/29/2015 5:33:02 PM

Speaker Encourages Eberly Students to have High Expectations

More than 500 students gathered in the auditorium inside Eberly College of Business and Information Technology on Tuesday, October 20, to attend the inaugural Stover Speaker Series, an event created to bring speakers of national and international prominence to speak at IUP.

Posted on 10/29/2015 4:41:31 PM

Student Accounting Association Career Fair Draws Record Number of Employers

On September 16, 2015, the IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology’s Student Accounting Association (SAA), in collaboration with the IUP Career and Professional Development Center, held their annual Accounting Career Day at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

Posted on 9/18/2015 1:16:59 PM

Lansberry (’09) Returns to Eberly to Make OCC Presentation

Rich Lansberry, associate national bank examiner for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), an independent bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, returned to IUP to conduct a seminar for business students in the Eberly College on Monday, September 14, 2015. Rich

Posted on 9/18/2015 11:24:46 AM

Students Get Tips at Resumania in Eberly

Following a series of resume workshops held in the Eberly Auditorium on September 1–3, students participated in part 2 of Resumania on September 8–10.

Posted on 9/17/2015 9:31:47 AM

Eberly Business Honors Event and Luncheon

On September 13, 2015, 65 Honors Program students, faculty, and administration attended a luncheon and team-building event at Stephenson Residence Hall and Pierce Hall. Students ranging from freshmen to senior year were able to mingle and gain insight from older members and faculty of the program.

Posted on 9/15/2015 2:36:36 PM

Resumania Workshop Helps Eberly Students Prepare for Employment

For the second consecutive year, the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology partnered with the IUP Career and Professional Development Center to offer Resumania . Part I of the program, held September 1–3, included a workshop series that focused on guiding students in developing and ref

Posted on 9/10/2015 2:08:31 PM

Business Golf Classic Scores $37,000 for Student Scholarships

On July 27, 2015, the Eberly College ofBusiness and Information Technology hosted the 25th annual BusinessGolf Classic at the beautiful Longue Vue Club in Verona, Pennsylvania. Eachyear, the college holds this event to generate scholarship funds to support therecruitment and retention of students. S&T Ba

Posted on 8/31/2015 8:53:13 AM

Lunch and Learn Hosted by Eberly College of Business and Information Technology

The Indiana County Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Organization members recently attended the monthly Lunch and Learn hosted by the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology . Ellen Ruddock, director of the Center for Family Business, introduced the group to the Management Services Group incl

Posted on 6/19/2015 8:50:05 AM

George Braunegg Inducted into Eberly Hall of Distinction

The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology honored GeorgeBraunegg, a 1979 accounting graduate of the Eberly College of Business andInformation Technology, with induction into the Hall of Distinction during its 2015Business Day.

Posted on 5/13/2015 11:16:46 PM

Student Accounting Association 2015 Recognition Dinner

On April 22 , 2015, IUP’s Student Accounting Association (SAA) held its annual Recognition Dinner at the Rustic Lodge in Indiana, Pa. The SAA Recognition Dinner Committee organized this successful event, which included the participation of 48 accounting professionals from 22 different companies, 90 accounting majo

Posted on 5/8/2015 2:24:29 PM

College of Business Student Advisory Council Hosts Eberly Recruitment Event

On Thursday, April 30, 2015, students from all majors in Eberly College gathered in the Field House for an end of the year recruitment event and to support the local charity, It’s About the Warrior. The goal of the event was for students to learn about Eberly organizations, their projects, and their community.

Posted on 5/7/2015 1:30:44 PM

Balint, University of Pecs, Participates in Faculty Exchange

In April 2015, IUP had the opportunity to host Brigitta Balint from the University of Pecs in Hungary. She is part of a faculty exchange that sent John Lipinski from IUP to Hungary in March. Her goal was to visit classes at IUP to learn effective classroom management techniques from U.S. faculty members, work wit

Posted on 5/6/2015 12:53:43 PM

Business Day XXXVII a Huge Success

More than 700 students, faculty, staff, alumni, and business partners of the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology enjoyed the 37th annual Business Day on April 16, 2015. Business Day is the premier professional development and networking event for the college each year. Morning p

Posted on 5/6/2015 11:46:20 AM

Owner of Fleming’s Christmas Tree Farms Visits Introduction to Entrepreneurship Class

On April 30, 2015, the Center for Family Business and John Lipinski’s Introduction to Entrepreneurship class welcomed Indiana entrepreneur and small business owner J.D. Fleming to campus. Fleming owns and operates Fleming’s Christmas Tree Farms, LLC , a business that was started by hi

Posted on 5/6/2015 8:27:50 AM

Eberly Student Organization Seniors Receive Graduation Cords

The College of Business Student Advisory Council (COBSAC)hosted its annual COBSAC Cording Ceremony on April 29, 2015, to recognizegraduating seniors who have participated in one of the 15 student businessorganizations. The ceremony began with Kara Romance, assistant dean forUndergraduate Student Service

Posted on 5/5/2015 3:57:57 PM

Eberly’s Women in Business Hosts IUP Alumnae

On Friday, April 17, IUP’s Eberly College ofBusiness and Information Technology and the IUP Alumni Association co-hosted 65students for the Spring 2015 Women in Business Breakfast and Panel. The event was organized by women in business student coordinatorChristine Shontz, Assistant Dean for Administration

Posted on 4/23/2015 4:30:08 PM

Eberly’s SMIP Team Wins ENGAGE 2015 Competition

Eberly College of Business and Information Technology’sStudent Managed Investment Portfolio Team won a first-place award at ENGAGE2015, one of the largest student investment conferences in the world. Teammembers are Christopher O'Brien, Breanne Loveland, ToreOkland, Alexandra Larch, Corey Glasgow, Evan Hayw

Posted on 4/10/2015 3:54:22 PM

Eberly Hosts Successful Second Annual Shark Tank Event

On Tuesday, April 7, IUP’s Eberly College ofBusiness and Information Technology hosted its second annual Shark Tankevent. The event was organized by Joette Wisneskiand John Lipinski, codirectors of the ExCEL Leadership Center, and theFuture Entrepreneurs Club. In this competition, students prese

Posted on 4/10/2015 3:10:20 PM

Eberly Alumnus Shares Entrepreneurial Experiences

Eberly College of Business alumnus MichaelMolli ’91 returned to IUP to visit professor John Lipinski’s Introduction toEntrepreneurship class on April 7, 2015. Molli is an experienced entrepreneur and anactive angel investor. He shared hisinsights on what it takes to successfully network, build your personal

Posted on 4/10/2015 3:06:30 PM

SMA Hosts Successful Marketing Day

Marketing Day was held on April 1, 2015, from noon to 4:00 p.m. in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology Atrium. The goal of Marketing Day was to promote the MarketingDepartment to undecided students, as well as to help bring faculty and studentscloser together. This ice cream social als

Posted on 4/9/2015 4:02:23 PM

Alumnus O’Connor ’91 Shares Business Experience with Eberly Students

On March 26, 2015, John Lipinski’s Introduction to Entrepreneurshipclass welcomed back Eberly Class of 1991 alumnus John O’Connor. He spoke aboutcareer strategies and how one keeps their eyes open for entrepreneurialopportunities. O’Connor was a marketing major,and his degree has taken him not only across the

Posted on 4/2/2015 4:14:50 PM

Phi Beta Lambda Conducts Professional Dress Yard Sale in Eberly

Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) hosted a professional dress yard sale from March 26 through March 30, 2015, in the Atrium of the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology. PBL had a large array of business attire for sale, including suits for men and women, ties, shoes, jackets, pants, skirts, socks, and

Posted on 4/1/2015 11:44:12 AM

Eberly Undergraduate Students Compete in Final Round of ACG Cup 2015

Undergraduatestudents from the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology competedin both rounds of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Cup 2015. “The ACG Cupis a case study competition for students, in which participating universitiesorganize student teams which analyze and present th

Posted on 3/27/2015 3:38:21 PM

Eberly Finance Student Wins Financial Executives International Scholarship

ChristopherO’Brien, senior finance major and economics minor, received the FinancialExecutives International: Pittsburgh–Kuldeep Shastri Memorial Scholarship for$1,000 on March 18, 2015. FinancialExecutives International is an organization that advances and connectssenior-level financial executives an

Posted on 3/23/2015 2:21:49 PM

IUP Executive-in-Residence Alumnus Dunlap Motivates Students

On February 25 and 26, executive-in-residence TerryDunlap ’81, marketing graduate, visited 12 classes and the Small BusinessDevelopment Center in the Eberly College of Business and InformationTechnology. The classes Dunlap presented to included principlesof management, production and operations management.

Posted on 3/17/2015 3:27:05 PM

IUP Business Alumnus James Leda ’95 Tackles Hot Topics in Finance

IUP alumnus James Leda ’95, finance and accounting, presented “Hot Topics in Finance” during Mukesh Chaudhry’s Seminar in Finance class on Monday, February 16, 2015, in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology. Leda presented on decision making and negotiations in complex finance situations.

Posted on 2/26/2015 3:53:04 PM

IUP Mock Trial Team Wins Best Attorney and Mock Trial Spirit Award

On February 14 and 15, 2015, the IUP Mock TrialTeam competed at the American Mock Trial Competition, which featured teams fromNew York University, Michigan State, Carnegie Mellon, and Kent State. In only our second appearance at this competitionin recent years, mock trial president Emily Gaertner,philo

Posted on 2/24/2015 3:51:40 PM

Eberly Students “Discover” India

Fourteen Eberly College of Business and Information Technology juniors and seniors explored India for 12 days inJanuary 2015 with the Discover India program. Eleven of the students were part of the Eberly Business Honors program. This was the eighth group of IUPstudents traveling to India since 2007. Th

Posted on 2/19/2015 3:43:33 PM

IUP MBA Graduate Mikula Recognized As CFO of the Year

DarrinMikula, chief financial officer for the Community Guidance Center in Indiana,Pa. became one of the Pittsburgh Business Times’ CFO of the Year awardwinners. The CFO of the Year Award recognizes financial professionalsin western Pennsylvania for outstanding performance as corporate financial

Posted on 12/10/2014 10:22:59 AM

Eberly Students Participate in S&T Bank Advisory Board Meeting

On Friday, November 21, 2014, six business honors students from the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology participated in theS&T Bank Advisory Board meeting held at the WPXI news station in Pittsburgh. During the meeting, students were encouraged to providefeedback on S&T Bank acc

Posted on 12/5/2014 2:47:47 PM

Alumni Host Phi Gamma Nu Students in Chicago

On November 12 , 2014, 22 members of the Gamma Xi Chapter of Phi Gamma Nu traveled to Chicago, Illinois. The trip started with a walk to PPM America, where members met with Jim Leda, a managing director in the Debt Restructuring Group at PPM America. He is responsible for managing the firm’s distressed investment

Posted on 12/3/2014 2:24:10 PM

Business Students Obtain Six Sigma Yellow Belts

The trainingwas held over three Saturdays; October 25 , November 1,and November 8 2014 and was cosponsored by the Student ManagementAssociation.

Posted on 11/20/2014 3:13:54 PM

Eberly Students Create Cards for Troops

Female students from the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology participated in a “Cards for Troops” service projecton Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Twentystudents were present for the activity, joined by Cyndy Strittmatter,assistant dean for Administration, and members of the S&T Bank A

Posted on 11/20/2014 1:45:09 PM

Congratulations to Mini MBA Certificate Program Graduates

Nineteen participants from nine differentcompanies successfully completed the Mini MBA Certificate Program offered bythe IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology at Northpointe. Northpointe campus director RichardMuth worked with Eberly to help manage the program and ensure its success.

Posted on 11/18/2014 2:57:18 PM

Knupp, Eberly’s Librarian-in-Residence, Supports Student Research

For the past three years, Blaine Knupp has been the librarian-in-residence for the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology. Knupp provides students with knowledge on how to select a database, how to translate the information, and how to format. He also does presentations about search a

Posted on 11/11/2014 3:11:26 PM

Eberly Honors Students Visit Washington, D.C.

On October 16 , 2014, 23 sophomore business honors students, along with faculty members Joette Wisnieski and Brion Scudder, departed for a three-day professional leadership trip to Washington, D.C. While in the nation’s capital, students toured the Capitol building, received presentations from busi

Posted on 11/11/2014 8:24:38 AM

Sheldon Thorpe Serves Eberly as Executive-in-Residence

Sheldon Thorpe spoke in 10 business classes and held officehours to talk to business students in the Eberly College of Business andInformation Technology on October 29–30, 2014. He spoke about his career path to students in several classes,including production and operations management, human behavior in

Posted on 11/3/2014 4:11:48 PM

Eberly Students and Faculty Attend American Society for Competitiveness International Conference

The American Societyfor Competitiveness (ASC) Conference was held in Tysons Corner, Va. fromOctober 16 to 18, 2014. Administratorsand faculty members from the Eberly College of Business and InformationTechnology played a pivotal role in the coordination and operation of theconference, with Abbas Ali servi

Posted on 10/30/2014 3:46:53 PM

Eberly College Assistant Dean Position Opening

The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology is seeking internal applicants to fill the assistant dean for Undergraduate Student Services position (Manager 200), who will be responsible for the recruitment, retention, student relations, and student leadership activities of the

Posted on 10/30/2014 3:12:47 PM

IUP Business Alumni Explain Bankruptcy Basics

IUP alumni JamesLeda ’95, finance and accounting, and Michael Talarico ’89, accounting,presented the basics of bankruptcy to Mukesh Chaudhry’s afternoon financeclass on Monday, October 20 in the Eberly College of Business and InformationTechnology. The speakersdiscussed topics that included the key pl

Posted on 10/28/2014 2:54:13 PM

Students Organize Eberly Tech Week

The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology and the Association of Management Information Systems (AMIS) hosted Tech Week from October 13–16, 2014, giving students an inside look at 3D printing, cloud computing, and more.

Posted on 10/21/2014 3:37:23 PM

Eberly Students Visit Wal-Mart Distribution Center

Prashanth Bharadwaj took students from his Supply Chain Management class and IUP-PES India MBA program to visit the Wal-Mart Distribution Center (DC) #6027 in north-central Pennsylvania on Friday, October 10, 2014. The 35 students met with Kevin Robinson, head of human resources, and with Charles “Howie” Allen,

Posted on 10/16/2014 3:27:02 PM

Alumnus Serafini Visits Scholarship Recipients

The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology hosted a luncheon in honor of Terry Serafini ’61 and his scholarship recipients on Friday, October 3, 2014. The Serafini Outstanding Scholars Program provides scholarships for both business and mathematics majors.

Posted on 10/9/2014 2:48:35 PM

IUP Holds Continuing Professional Education Seminar on October 20

A Continuing Professional Education (CPE) seminar for certifiedpublic accountants (CPAs) will be held on October 20, 2014, at the Rivers Casino inPittsburgh. The event will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will includefree parking. This seminar is sponsored by the First National Bank. Preregistration is

Posted on 10/7/2014 3:49:18 PM

Business Golf Classic Scores $39,000 For Student Scholarships

On July 28, 2014, the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology hosted its annual Business Golf Classic at the beautiful Longue Vue Club in Verona, Pennsylvania. Each year, the college holds this event to generate scholarship funds to support students while receiving a quality education within the Ebe

Posted on 10/1/2014 10:12:09 AM

“Core Four” Business Planning Course Starts October 1

The Small Business Development Center and the Center for Family Business invite business owners to participate in Core Four, a business planning course in October from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. This 12-hour business planning course will be instructed by Debra Mason and will be held on Wednesdays in October.

Posted on 9/29/2014 4:29:53 PM

Maloney Recognized as Outstanding Entrepreneur by Center for Family Business

The Center for Family Business recognized NancyMaloney ’95, owner of Maloney’s Coin Laundry of Indiana, as an outstandingentrepreneur on September 19, 2014. Mrs. Maloney and her daughter, Nancy Andromalos, wereinvited by John Lipinski to speak in his small business management classabout their entrepreneuria

Posted on 9/29/2014 3:03:07 PM

Business Honors Program Students Gather for Fall Meeting and Leadership Event

Studentsin the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology’s Business HonorsProgram recently gathered for their annual fall kick-off meeting on Tuesday,September 9 in Stephenson Hall. Over80 freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior cohort members were in attendance.With such a great turnout, the

Posted on 9/25/2014 8:54:55 AM

Business Organizations Staying Busy With Fall Events

With the fall 2014 semester underway, students are immersing themselves in their studiesand the many opportunities available to them. Eberly’s student businessorganizations are seeking out these opportunities and have been staying busythis fall semester. The International Business Association spent the eve

Posted on 9/25/2014 8:25:36 AM

Eberly’s First Resumania Rocks Students Resumes

Eberly College’s Resumania was enjoyed by all during the week-long program aimed at educating students about proper resume formatting.

Posted on 9/19/2014 10:19:15 AM

Eberly Student Organizations Volunteer at Newman Used Book Sale

Members of the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology’sstudent business organizations recently volunteered their time to the 46th annual Newman Used Book Sale.

Posted on 9/18/2014 10:47:30 AM

IUP Annual Business Golf Classic 2014

The 24th IUP Business Golf Classic will be held at the beautiful Longue Vue Club on Monday, July 28, 2014. The Longue Vue Club is located in Verona, Pennsylvania. Net proceeds from the event will be used for student scholarships. This is a great event that not only helps with recruitment, retention, and financial

Posted on 5/20/2014 8:35:50 AM

Reception in Honor of Alumna Shattuck Hosted at Eberly

Approximately 40 students and 15 administrators and faculty from the Eberly College joined together to welcome Molly George Shattuck ’89 on April 28, 2014. Shattuck, a marketing graduate of IUP, kicked off her Molly George Shattuck ’89 Leadership Program, which was established to host annual events in the

Posted on 5/6/2014 3:35:24 PM

Eberly Students Win Top Honors in Institutional Investor All-America Student Analyst Competition

Two finance majors in the Eberly College of Business wereidentified as top 25 performers in the Institutional Investor All-America StudentAnalyst Competition. Joshua Mann and Phillip Del Prete, who were named top 25 performers, are two of threeIndiana University of Pennsylvania students to be recognized at the

Posted on 5/6/2014 3:25:27 PM

Freshman Business Honors Program Participates in Leadership Event Hosted by ROTC

TheEberly Business Honors Program Freshman Cohort learned leadership skills at aleadership event hosted by Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s ROTC on April 23, 2014. The eventbegan with dinner in Stephenson Hall, and was open to all students in the EberlyBusiness Honors program. This allowed students

Posted on 4/30/2014 2:09:57 PM

Eberly College of Business Raises Money for Former Eberly Student

TheEberly College of Business Student Advisory Council (COBSAC) raised $1,200 forBrandon Bushmire, a former Eberly student, who was injured when struck by a carin September 2012. Bushmire,a general management major, was found unresponsive in the street with a severehead injury after he was hit by

Posted on 4/30/2014 2:01:56 PM

Business Honors Program Students Travel to Washington, D.C. for Leadership Event

Twenty-twoEberly Business Honors Program students took part in the unique learningexperiences offered by the Business Honors Program when they visited the World Bankand other Washington, D.C. sites during a leadership event April 17–19, 2014. During the trip, students from the sophomore Business Honors c

Posted on 4/30/2014 1:58:56 PM

Business Day XXXVI Contributes to Student Professional Development

FourEberly College of Business alumni were inducted into the 2014 Business Hall ofDistinction at the 36th annual Charles B. Stevenson MemorialBusiness Day on April 1.

Posted on 4/23/2014 2:53:39 PM

Phi Beta Lambda Wins Big at Annual Leadership Conference

The Eberly chapter of Phi Beta Lambda business fraternity won 15 awards at the 2014 State Leadership Conference at the Wyndham Gettysburg on April 11–13, making it one of the top award-receiving schools in the state. The conference is meant to wrap the year up by holding statewide officer elections

Posted on 4/21/2014 2:11:11 PM

Eberly College of Business Students Attend RISE 14 Conference

Ten finance students from Eberly College of Business attended the Redefining Investment Strategy Education Conference on March 27–29, 2014, to gain an insider’s view on the modern business industry. More than 3,500 students and 180 universities participated in RISE 14. The conference is sponsored an

Posted on 4/14/2014 1:56:32 PM

IUP WEDnetPA Partner Supports 35 Local Companies

This year, the Indiana University of Pennsylvania branch ofWEDnetPA, housed in the Eberly College of Business Management Services Group,is working with 35 contracted companies with almost $353,000 in grant money toallocate. WEDnetPA is a state-administered program that reimbursescompanies for employee

Posted on 4/7/2014 2:07:33 PM

Eberly College Hosts Molly George Shattuck ’89 Leadership Event Conference

At the Molly George Shattuck ’89 Leadership Conference, guest speaker Joanna Kortik spoke to 30 female business students and encouraged them to be “crazy” in their approach to life, learning, and exploring new ideas as cultures in order to enrich one's life. In conjunction with December’s announcemen

Posted on 4/4/2014 3:04:07 PM

Eberly Hosted Junior Achievement Titan Business Challenge

Teams fromnine area high schools converged in Eberly College on March 20, 2014, for the Junior AchievementTitan Business Challenge. “The JuniorAchievement Titan Business Challenge was designed to release student creativity,test leadership skills, and demonstrate the competitive nature of the freeenter

Posted on 3/28/2014 2:32:29 PM

Center for Family Business Honors Reschini Family

Eberly College of Business’s Center for Family Business honored the Reschini family March 11 with the 2014 Distinguished Family Business Award in Eberly’s auditorium.

Posted on 3/14/2014 12:00:05 PM

Eberly College of Business Hosts Executive-in-Residence Tim Wallace

Timothy Wallace ’79, CEO of iPipeline, visited Eberly College of Business on March 5–6, 2014, to talk to business students about his entrepreneurial experiences. Over thecourse of the two days he visited, Wallace spoke with nearly 400 students innine different sessions. Aftercompleting his educatio

Posted on 3/10/2014 11:36:26 AM

Eberly Students Travel to India for Discover India Program

Fourteen students from Indiana University of Pennsylvania traveled to India for 12 days in January 2014 as a part of the Discover India program. Students went on the trip as a part of a partnership with Peoples Education Society (PES) Institutions, in which IUP students may go to India and experience its econ

Posted on 2/5/2014 12:50:24 PM

Eberly Germany Exchange Program

Dieter Cassel, associate director of the University of Duisburg-Essen’s international programs, will be at the Eberly College of Business on February 10 to promote the Business and EconomicsSummer Term (BEST) program for summer 2014. Eberly has been in a partnership with the University ofDuisburg-Essen,

Posted on 1/31/2014 2:37:47 PM

Eberly Connections Showcases Historical Businesses

Ina trip through time, nearly 100 students presented projects showcasing businessesworking in the late 20 th and early 21 st centuries at the Eberly Connections event on December 10, 2013. Someof the businesses presented included Chevrolet, Dairy Queen, and Paper ShoppingBags. Oneof the most

Posted on 12/13/2013 11:52:28 AM

Eberly Business Honors Leadership Trip to New York City

Eberly Business Honors students took an educational trip toNew York City on November 20–23, 2013, to learn from IUP alumni on Wall Street. On Thursday, students toured the Wall Street Journal, where theylearned about the printing process and how the paper markets to its readers. Students were s

Posted on 12/5/2013 10:51:28 AM

Eberly’s Future Entrepreneurs Club Educational Trip

The Future Entrepreneurs Club, a newly formed studentorganization, visited SnapRetail in Pittsburgh on November 14, 2013. SnapRetail, located in the Strip District, is an Internetstart-up company whose Web-based platform gives small independent retailers anedge on e-mail and social marketing using proven techni

Posted on 11/25/2013 10:34:10 AM

Eberly Phi Gamma Nu Professional Development Trip

Eberly College’s Phi Gamma Nu business fraternity took a trip to Columbus, Ohio, November 14–15 to visit Huntington Bank and learn from 1970 IUP alumni Lee Zazworsky. Phi Gamma Nu President Vittoria Buzzelli worked with IUP Alumni Relations to connect to Zazworsky, founder and president of Midstate Systems.

Posted on 11/19/2013 10:06:46 AM

Students Tour Homestead, Braddock, and Millvale

Students visit local landmarks as part of an Eberly Connections trip that relates business and history.

Posted on 11/15/2013 11:56:36 AM

Students Network at IUP Business Conference

Nearly 100 Eberly College ofBusiness students attended the American Society for Competitiveness AnnualConference November 7–9 in Pittsburgh. More than 100papers were presented at the event, sponsored byIndiana University of Pennsylvania. Also featured were academic awards for papers, panel sessions, and keyn

Posted on 11/14/2013 9:25:57 AM

SBDC Director Presents at Chamber's First Brains and Grains Networking Event

Tony Palamone, director of the IUP Small Business Development Center, recently gave a presentation entitled “Leapfrog the Competition: Thriving in a Rapidly Changing World” at the Indiana County Chamber of Commerce’sfirst “Brains & Grains” event.

Posted on 11/1/2013 11:38:23 AM

Eberly College of Business Hosts Phi Beta Lambda Orientation

Phi Beta Lambda hosted itsannual State Fall Organization Orientation on October 19, 2013.

Posted on 10/30/2013 2:22:23 PM

Save the Date: Business Golf Classic 2014

Information on the location and date for the 2014 Golf Classic.

Posted on 10/30/2013 10:27:16 AM

Students Attend Labor and Employment Law Seminar

Four Eberly College of Business students attended the Labor and Employment Law Seminar on October 18, 2013, presented by McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC and offered by the Indiana County Area Society for Human Resource Management.

Posted on 10/23/2013 2:50:19 PM

Eberly Students Chosen for 2013 KeyBank Symposium

Eberly College of Business and Information Technology students Anthony Flowers and Garry Turner, Jr. were selected to attend the 2013 KeyBank and Fisher College of Business Leadership and Creativity Undergraduate Minority Symposium at the Max M. Fisher College of Business at Ohio State University. T

Posted on 10/16/2013 2:39:45 PM

Eberly Backpack to Briefcase Program Helps Prepare Students

Students prepared for their professional careers at the second annual Backpack to Briefcase workshop series, hosted by the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology the week of September 23, 2013. The 17-session event was geared toward teaching students the skills necessary to get a job, inclu

Posted on 10/8/2013 8:54:42 AM

Students Attend 2013 Keystone Weekend Conference

Two Eberly College of Business and Information Technology students attended the 2013 Keystone Weekend conference on September 21 at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort in Bedford, Pa. Christine Shontz (Accounting) and Diana Cesar (International Business) attended the Keystone Weekend, w

Posted on 9/30/2013 10:34:09 PM

The 2013 Eberly Common Reader Essay Contest

Submissions for the 2013 Eberly Common Reader Essay Contest will be due by October 29 in Eberly Room 208. The contest is open to all Business majors.

Posted on 9/30/2013 2:43:40 PM

Center for Family Business “Understanding the Affordable Care Act” Event

A total of 83 area business owners and human resourcesdirectors came to the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex for this informational session on September 10, 2013.

Posted on 9/24/2013 9:03:00 AM

IUP Annual Business Golf Classic, August 19

The 23rd Annual Business Golf Classic will be held at the beautiful Longue Vue Club in Verona, Pa., on Monday, August 19. Net proceeds from the event are used for student scholarships. This is a great event that not only helps with the recruitment, retention, and financial support of our students, but also provides

Posted on 6/26/2013 11:51:19 AM

Student Accounting Association Recognition Dinner Hosts 45 Accounting Professionals

The Student Accounting Association (SAA) held the largest ever recognition dinner in IUP history to honor its members and network with professionals at the Rustic Lodge in Indiana, Pa., on May 3, 2013. The event held an impressive 87 students, 12 accounting faculty and administration members, and 45

Posted on 5/13/2013 9:06:09 AM

Beta Gamma Sigma Inducts New Members

The International Honor Society Beta Gamma Sigma inducted 29 business students at its induction ceremony April 21, 2013, in Eberly Auditorium.

Posted on 5/6/2013 2:14:42 PM

IUP Hosts WEDnetPA Professional Development Conference

Fifty participants from colleges, universities and technical schools across Pennsylvania attended the annual WEDnetPA Professional Development Conference on April 24–26, 2013.

Posted on 5/2/2013 3:50:11 PM

Five Eberly Alumni Inducted into Hall of Distinction

Five Eberly College alumni achieved recognition at the Hall of Distinction Program and Induction at Eberly’s 35th annual Business Day on April 17, 2013. The goal of the Hall of Distinction is to recognize the professional success and good citizenship of graduates of the college and others associated with its advanc

Posted on 4/30/2013 4:25:56 PM

Eberly Students Represent IUP in Future Business Leaders of America Conference

In a proud representation of IUP, four Business Education students within the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology attended the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) conference in Hershey, Pa., on April 14–17, 2013. FBLA is a student organization created to foster the development

Posted on 4/22/2013 7:45:52 PM

Business Day XXXV Contributes to Student Professional Development

More than 750 students attended meetings and listened to presentations by experts in the field at Eberly College of Business and Information Technology’s premiere professional development and networking event: Business Day XXXV. The Charles B. Stevenson Memorial Business Day, held April 17, 2013, in Kovalchick Con

Posted on 4/22/2013 4:36:47 PM

Eberly Student Wins Student Business Plan Competition

An IUP technology support and training student took first place at the second Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Student Business Plan Competition on April 15, 2013. Krutarth Patel of Harrisburg will receive $10,000 to assist in the startup of his business plan, Dorm Discount (.com). Patel’s plan

Posted on 4/22/2013 3:03:46 PM

Management Association Students Benefit from Sheetz Headquarters Tour

The Management Association had the exciting opportunity to tour the headquarters of Sheetz, a popular convenience store, in Altoona, Pa., on April 3, 2013.

Posted on 4/20/2013 1:18:20 PM

ENACTUS Cans Hunger with Food Drive

Members of ENACTUS (Entrepreneurs in Action) raised $415.20 and collected more than 200 pounds of food for the Indiana County Community Action Program (ICCAP) food pantry. The drive was part of the Campbell’s "Let’s Can Hunger" food drive initiative . Over the past few months, students

Posted on 4/16/2013 2:37:14 PM

RISE Student Investment Conference Gives Students Insight

What do you get when you put the current and future leaders of the business industry in the same room? Students in the Student Finance Association and the Student Managed Investment Portfolio found out when they visited the RISE student investment conference at the University of Dayton from April 4-6, 2013.

Posted on 4/15/2013 7:19:37 PM

SHRM Students Tour American Eagle Outfitters in Pittsburgh

The Society for Human Resource Management had the exciting networking opportunity to visit American Eagle Outfitters, a popular clothing store, and talk with the company’s successful professionals in Pittsburgh on April 5, 2013.

Posted on 4/11/2013 7:32:27 PM

Eberly Women in Business Leadership Program Motivates Students

An international entrepreneur, author, and speaker spoke to about 40 female Eberly College students about the importance of being confident on April 3, 2013, at the Women in Business Leadership luncheon. “Find something you love, not someone, and do it,” Joanna Kortik, owner of Joanna International, said multiple t

Posted on 4/11/2013 3:43:24 PM

Student Technology Association Visits AlphaLab in Pittsburgh

In an effective networking event for aspiring entrepreneurs, three students in the Student Technology Association visited AlphaLab for their periodic Open Coffee Club event in Pittsburgh, Pa. on April 4, 2013.

Posted on 4/8/2013 7:28:34 PM

Eberly Hosts FBI Informant

A former FBI informant shared his story and his passion for ethics at the “When Good Leaders Lose Their Way” program March 27, 2013, in Eberly Auditorium. Mark Edward Whitacre, the highest-level corporate executive in U.S. history to become an FBI whistle-blower, spoke about the ultimate real-life lesson in person

Posted on 4/1/2013 4:19:32 PM

Business Living-Learning Community Offers Financial Aid Workshop

A beneficial workshop about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was presented by two students in the business living-learning community to eleven enthusiastic students on March 28, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. in Stephenson Hall.

Posted on 4/1/2013 9:52:53 AM

Student Accounting Association Meeting with Alumni Gives Students Insight

Members of the Student Accounting Association (SAA) benefitted greatly from an opportunity to hear from three IUP alumni working at Alpern Rosenthal, a regional accounting firm based in Pittsburgh, Pa., during a meeting on March 12, 2013, in the atrium of the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology .

Posted on 3/25/2013 9:12:16 AM

IUP Management Graduate Returns as Executive in Residence

Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduate Malisa Sommers, managing director of transportation of United States Steel Corporation and president of Transtar, Inc., a subsidiary of United States Steel Corporation, returned to IUP on February 26–27, 2013, to speak to business students through the IUP Eberly College of

Posted on 3/14/2013 3:05:41 PM

International Business Association Visits AIReS Corporate Headquarters

The unique opportunity to learn from professionals and gain experience in the business industry was given to students in the International Business Association (IBA) when they visited the AIReS headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pa., on February 22, 2013. The students listened to presentations given by empl

Posted on 3/4/2013 8:52:14 PM

Eberly Backpack to Briefcase Program Prepares Students

More than 350 students prepared for their professional careers at the “Backpack to Briefcase” workshop series hosted by the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology the week of February 25, 2013. Eberly’s first Career Week consisted of 14 different sessions geared toward helping students in career p

Posted on 3/4/2013 3:45:57 PM

Eberly Students Participate in CFA Institute Research Challenge

In a regional CFA Institute research challenge requiring extreme mental skill, four students in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology represented IUP and competed against local universities in Pittsburgh on February 16, 2013. The IUP team, consisting of Brian Foster-Pegg, Cory Ireland, S

Posted on 2/26/2013 9:13:16 PM

COBSAC Fair Attracts New Student Organizational Members

The College of Business Student Advisory Council’s (COBSAC) traditional fair brought in an unanticipated amount of students this semester who were eager to become active members of organizations that the Eberly College of Business has to offer. The fair, which took place February 6–7, 2013, in the Eberly atrium,

Posted on 2/11/2013 2:12:35 PM

Eberly Connections Showcase Challenges Freshmen

In an extraordinary trip through history, over 80 undecided freshmen presented creative projects marketing businesses throughout time to spectators in the first floor of the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology . This Eberly Connections event, which took place December 13, 2012, demonstr

Posted on 12/18/2012 10:37:51 PM

New Eberly Reader Essay Contest Winners Announced

The winners of the Eberly Reader essay contest were announced on December 13, 2012, in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology during the Eberly Connections Showcase. Four Eberly students won prizes between $200 and $500 for their exceptional essays about the reader, That Used to b

Posted on 12/18/2012 10:23:50 PM

Student Marketing Association Reaches Goals in Food Drive

A food drive held by the Student Marketing Association (SMA) on December 7, 2012, at the S&T Bank arena suceeded in providing several boxes of donated food to the Indiana County Community Action Program. ICCAP provides care to low-income families in the Indiana County area. The food drive took place during the

Posted on 12/12/2012 6:33:48 PM

Students Rewarded with Networking Skills in New York City

Members of the junior and senior Business Honors cohort attended a New York trip on December 7–9, 2012, which benefitted their knowledge of networking and marketing.

Posted on 12/12/2012 3:22:08 PM

Meet the New Officers of COBSAC

Meet Rebecca Soder, Megan Moulden, Anthony Flowers, and Nathan Rosenburg, the new elected officers of the College of Business Student Advisory Council.

Posted on 12/5/2012 1:03:17 PM

Undeclared Majors Event a Success for Students

Eberly students who are undeclared majors received firsthand advice from a recruiter on majors, internships, and resume building at the Undeclared Majors Event hosted by the Society for Human Resource Management on November 27, 2012.

Posted on 11/29/2012 4:29:41 PM

Ten Students Compete in Eberly Biz Wiz Finals, November 6

Ten students matched wits on November 6, 2012, in the finals of Biz Wiz, a new contest created by Eberly College of Business and Information Technology to test students' knowledge of the business world in an educational and entertaining way. The students were chosen from a group of about 200 who competed in a pre

Posted on 11/29/2012 3:04:57 PM

Phi Gamma Nu Hosts Resume Workshop

In the workforce, potential job candidates are defined by what is written on their resume. The resume is an extremely important tool for anyone who wishes to present him or herself as a professional individual. Building a resume, however, is not always an easy task. A resume workshop hosted by Phi Gamma Nu (PGN) to

Posted on 11/28/2012 5:42:04 PM

Undeclared Majors Event Made Available to Students

Figuring out what you want to do for the rest of your life is never easy. A great majority of students choose “undeclared” for their major because they still need to figure out what would be the best career path for them. For students like this, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is making life a little

Posted on 11/24/2012 2:11:23 PM

UPMC Tour Gives Students Networking Opportunity

The Society for Human Resource Management Undergraduate Chapter (SHRM) sponsored a University of Pittsburgh Medical Center company tour in Pittsburgh on November 9, 2012, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. SHRM sponsored this tour to allow students in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology to network

Posted on 11/14/2012 11:36:18 AM

Eberly Faculty, Students Attend American Society for Competitiveness Conference

The 23rd annual conference of the American Society for Competitiveness (ASC) attracted nearly 150 participants, including Eberly faculty members, administrators, and 21 IUP Business honors students.

Posted on 11/6/2012 3:07:24 PM

Eberly Finance Student Attends National Hispanic Institute’s Celebración

Eberly College freshman Marc Anthony Colón, a finance student, attended the National Hispanic Institute’s Celebración in October in San Antonio, Texas, for the Collegiate Leadership Network.

Posted on 11/6/2012 2:30:52 PM

Award-Winning Accounting Alumnus Visits, Speaks to Classes

An award-winning Accounting Department alumnus spoke to accounting classes and Accounting Association members on October 23, 2012. Brian Walker, a 1994 IUP accounting graduate, won the 2008 Pittsburgh Business Times CFO of the Year award. The certified public accountant serves as the chief financial officer and v

Posted on 11/5/2012 2:58:31 PM

IUP Young Alumni Award Recipient Speaks to Finance Students

An IUP Young Alumni Award recipient spoke to finance students on November 5, 2012. Bryan Moore, a December 2007 Finance Department graduate, works as a senior private equity officer for the South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission. His responsibilities include sourcing and analyzing new investment opp

Posted on 11/5/2012 2:52:16 PM

Eberly Alumnus Mastovich Hosted by Graduate Business Association

The Graduate Business Association hosted an alumnus of IUP on October 22, 2012, to speak to students about marketing consultation and problem solving. David Mastovich, president of strategic marketing and change management firm MASSolutions, graduated from IUP in 1987 with a bachelor’s in Marketing and with an MBA

Posted on 11/1/2012 4:00:16 PM

Management Groups Tour S.W. Jack Cogeneration Plant

The Management Association, Student Operations Management Association, and the Society of Human Resource Managemnt took a tour of the S.W. Jack Cogeneration Plant on October 24, 2012. Upon entering the plant, the groups discovered that the power plant is more than the smokestacks that first meet the eye. Not

Posted on 10/30/2012 5:55:02 PM

Business Honors Students Take a Leadership Trip to D.C.

The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology sponsored its annual leadership trip to Washington, D.C., from October 25–27, 2012, for sophomores and juniors in the Business Honors program. A total of 23 students in the Business Honors program embarked on the trip to learn valuable leaders

Posted on 10/28/2012 5:13:39 PM

Business Resource Room Opens in Stephenson Hall

The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology celebrated the completion of the new Business Resource room in 202 Stephenson Hall on October 18, 2012. IUP Ambassadors as well as Eberly personnel held a reception to showcase the new room. This resource room is a great addition to th

Posted on 10/24/2012 11:40:37 AM

Eberly Common Reader Introduced

The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology has created a new common reader program to replace the former universitywide Freshman Common Reader.

Posted on 10/21/2012 11:58:12 AM

“How to Rock a Career Fair” Enlightens Students

Students seeking advice regarding business etiquette in career fairs, interviews, and other recruitment opportunities were allowed the chance to attend a Six O’Clock Series event focusing on this information. The discussion, “How to Rock a Career Fair,” took place October 1, 2012, in the Ohio Room at

Posted on 10/17/2012 4:37:40 PM

Eberly College of Business Participates in Homecoming Parade

The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology celebrated homecoming this year by participating in the IUP Homecoming Parade on October 6, 2012. The parade began at 10:00 a.m. on Philadelphia Street. Numerous organizations from IUP and the Indiana County community participated in the parade for a crow

Posted on 10/10/2012 1:12:21 PM

Eberly Student Organizations Participate in Indiana County Heart Walk

Student organizations within the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology participated in the 2012 Indiana County Heart Walk on September 22 at S&T Arena. Phi Gamma Nu and the Management Association helped with registration and setting up banners and tables for the event. More than 30 students i

Posted on 10/1/2012 2:14:53 PM

College of Business Student Advisory Council Holds Organizational Fair

Fifteen student business organizations participated in the College of Business Student Advisory Council (COBSAC) fair September 11–12, 2012. “The student-run organizations of Eberly found the fair to be very useful,” said COBSAC President Erin Puko. “Groups that put a heavy emphasis on recruiting new members s

Posted on 9/26/2012 3:02:23 PM

Eberly Welcomes Librarian in Residence

As part of a program to bring resources to the students and faculty of IUP, Stapleton Library employee Blaine Knupp will serve as the librarian in residence in the Eberly College of Business . Knupp has worked as the business college’s bibliographer.

Posted on 9/26/2012 2:54:07 PM

College of Business Student Advisory Council Holds Third Annual Leadership Retreat

Officers of Eberly’s 15 student organizations participated in the third annual College of Business Student Advisory Council’s leadership retreat on September 15, 2012.

Posted on 9/26/2012 2:41:17 PM

Continuing Professional Education Program Opportunities

The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology revitalized the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) seminar program for certified public accountants over summer 2012 in collaboration with PNC Bank . On July 19, 31 participants traveled from Allegheny, Butler, Indiana, and Westmoreland counties to the

Posted on 9/6/2012 11:54:31 AM

22nd Annual Business Golf Classic Raises Scholarship Funds

The IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology held its 22nd annual Business Golf Classic on Monday, July 30, 2012, at the beautiful Longue Vue Golf Club. The event is held annually to raise scholarship funding for students, and it generated over $30,000. Eighty-eight college alumni and friends fo

Posted on 8/21/2012 9:41:17 AM

Small Business Development Center Featured in IUP Magazine

The IUP Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is featured in two articles in the summer 2012 issue of IUP Magazine: “Small Businesses, Big Results” and “Getting a Good Start.”

Posted on 8/17/2012 10:06:07 AM

Accounting Major Awarded Scholarship from Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Dan Broadbent has been chosen to receive a scholarship from the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Dan grew up in Indiana County and is a graduate of Marion Center High School. Previously, he earned an education degree from IUP and taught social studies and mathematics for several years, most

Posted on 5/17/2012 9:11:41 AM

Student Accounting Association Holds Recognition Dinner

Accounting Department students and faculty gathered at the Rustic Lodge April 26, 2012, with accounting firms and companies to recognize students, professionals, and faculty. Bill Richardson, a 1983 IUP graduate who works as a tax partner with Sisterson & Co. in Pittsburgh, served as the keynote speaker. Foll

Posted on 5/2/2012 4:11:37 PM

Eberly Holds Women in Business Leadership Program in conjunction with IUP’s Distinguished Alumni Event

In conjunction with IUP’s Distinguished Alumni Awards event, the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology held a women in business leadership program April 27, 2012. Thirty-five female business students attended a networking breakfast program in the Terry A. Serafini Atrium and then participated in a

Posted on 5/2/2012 4:05:14 PM

Beta Gamma Sigma Induction Ceremony 2012

Only the best business students in the world, and the professionals who earned the distinction of “the Best in Business” during their academic careers, can claim membership in Beta Gamma Sigma. This year’s Beta Gamma Sigma inductees from Indiana University of Pennsylvania have certainly earned that title. The

Posted on 5/2/2012 3:00:45 PM

Wayne S. Lockard Family Receives IUP Center for Family Business Award

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Family Business honored the Wayne S. Lockard family business with the 2012 Distinguished Family Business Award on Monday, April 23. Photo, from left: Ellen Ruddock, director of the IUP Center for Family Business; Doug Lockard, Larry Lockard, Bernie Lock

Posted on 5/1/2012 3:16:09 PM

Management Information Systems Team Takes Fourth Place in Quick Fire Challenge

The IUP Management Information Systems and Decision Sciences Crimson Team took fourth place in the Quick Fire Challenge of the Intercollegiate Project Management Triathlon 2012. Five schools, including IUP, participated in the challenge in Pittsburgh on April 13–15, 2012. For the Quick Fire Paired Challenge,

Posted on 4/19/2012 3:38:01 PM

Student Marketing Association Visits New York City

A visit to New York City by the Student Marketing Association brought insight to the students and fun. The April 13–14, 2012, trip was taken by 23 SMA members and included a tour of the Uproar Youth Marketing firm, which handles promotions and commercials for children’s toys, candy, and games.

Posted on 4/19/2012 2:06:02 PM

Eberly Students Participate in India Study Tour, International Symposium

Twelve seniors from the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology spent their Spring Break in India touring world famous sites, visiting leading multinational corporations, and attending a symposium to learn about Indian business, economy, and culture. IUP has had a long-standing partnership wit

Posted on 4/17/2012 10:21:28 AM

Eberly College Dedicates Terry A. Serafini Atrium

As the culminating activity for the 34th annual Business Day on April 5, 2012, the Terry A. Serafini Atrium dedication honored a longtime friend and supporter of IUP and the Business College. Through Serafini’s $1 million gift, the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology renovated and expanded

Posted on 4/12/2012 11:36:36 AM

34th Annual Business Day Draws Over 800 Participants

As part of Eberly’s 34th Business Day on April 5, 2012, students had the opportunity to listen to presentations and network with nearly 60 business leaders at Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

Posted on 4/10/2012 10:40:14 AM

Graduate Business Student Association Visits Federal Reserve Bank

Eleven students from the Graduate Business Student Association visited the Federal Reserve Bank in New York, N.Y. During their visit on March 23, 2012, the students heard a presentation on the reserve’s history and its roles in the United States. They also visited the gold vault and learned about the bank’s educati

Posted on 4/10/2012 10:28:25 AM

Three Eberly Students Take Second Place in CFA Research Challenge

The focus of the challenge was EQT Corp., a natural gas producer. The teams were responsible for looking into the natural gas industry, the company’s competitors, and how they manage the challenges of the market.

Posted on 3/27/2012 11:22:55 AM

Association for Management and Information Systems Wins International Award for Service

An e-waste project put on by the IUP Association for Management and Information Systems (AMIS Club) won an international award for Outstanding Community Service. The Association for Information Systems (AIS) formally recognized the winners of the student chapters’ excellence awards at the 2011 International Confere

Posted on 3/8/2012 8:32:38 AM

Forensic Accountant Speaks at Event Organized by Student Accounting Association

John Kaye, partner at Sisterson & Co. LLP., shared his experience conducting fraud investigations and testifying in court with a crowd of almost 100 students on February 16 at the Eberly College of Business.

Posted on 2/28/2012 9:47:19 AM

Indiana County Area Society for Human Resource Management Meeting Held at Eberly

The Indiana County Area Society for Human Resource Management (ICASHRM) held its February 17, 2012, meeting at the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology . The meeting, facilitated by Mike Kosicek, assistant professor, IUP Management Department and attended by 22 ICASHRM members, is fo

Posted on 2/21/2012 9:11:46 AM

Phi Gamma Nu Visits Washington, D.C.

A trip to Washington, D.C., by 20 Phi Gamma Nu members on December 1–4, 2011, provided an opportunity to tour various landmarks. “The trip was a great learning experience for all of the members of Phi Gamma Nu that attended,” said PGN president Craig Fisher. “It really gave new members the opportunity to get to kn

Posted on 2/16/2012 4:07:46 PM

College of Business Student Advisory Council Holds Second Annual Leadership Retreat

The second annual leadership retreat for COBSAC was held on February 4, 2012, at the IUP Co-Op Park Ski Hut. The retreat featured speakers and included activities to build leadership attributes.

Posted on 2/16/2012 4:06:27 PM

Soni Discusses Reversal of Indian Government’s Ruling on Foreign Direct Retail Investment

Ramesh Soni, chairperson of the Management Department, was invited by the Orient Institute of Management (University of Mumbai) to make a presentation to the faculty of the institute on December 20, 2011.

Posted on 1/31/2012 9:09:39 AM

Industry Expert Shares Knowledge with Eberly Students

Industry expert Richard Joslin, HDI executive director of certification and training, came to IUP December 6, 2011, to speak to students about the evolution of technical support.

Posted on 12/15/2011 11:29:12 AM

Management Services Group Celebrates 20 Years

IUP Management Services Group celebrated its 20th anniversary on November 17, 2011, at the College Lodge in Indiana. The group provides business services through seven units: Center for Family Business, Excellence in Entrepreneurial Leadership Center, Government Contracting Assistance Program, Small Business Devel

Posted on 12/6/2011 11:01:16 AM

Eberly Student Organization Raises Money for Pennsylvania Flood Victims

The College of Business Student Advisory Council has raised money for flood victims in Bloomsburg, Pa.

Posted on 11/17/2011 10:09:41 AM

Graduate Business Student Association Visits CME Group

The IUP Graduate Business Student Association took a trip on November 11, 2011, to visit CME Group in Chicago.

Posted on 11/17/2011 10:03:13 AM

Eberly College Welcomes Graduate Hardy for Open Sessions With Students

A 1984 Management graduate, Leland Hardy returned to IUP November 8 and 9, 2011, for three open sessions held over two days.

Posted on 11/10/2011 10:49:10 AM

Representative from BNY Mellon Speaks to Eberly Students

A BNY Mellon representative, hosted by COBSAC, came to IUP on October 13, 2011, to speak with students about creating their own personal brand. Ruth Perkins offered tips in creating a personal brand as well as interviewing and resume advice. She provided a comprehensive overview of BNY Mellon—listing detailed oppo

Posted on 10/25/2011 11:47:37 AM

Eberly Students and Faculty Visit Respironics Philips

A group of thirty-five students and five faculty members visited the Philips Respironics plant in New Kensington, Pa., on September 29, 2011. The company designs, makes, and markets medical devices mainly in the respiratory health area. The students were from the Honors junior block of courses (marketing, operatio

Posted on 10/24/2011 3:48:23 PM

Eberly Students and Faculty Visit Walmart Distribution Center

A group of forty students and five faculty members visited the Walmart Distribution Center (DC #6027) in Woodland in North Central Pennsylvania. The group interacted with the human resource manager of the DC (Kevin Robison), as well as the nearby DuBois Walmart retail store’s manager (C. Howard Allen). This DC, bu

Posted on 10/24/2011 3:38:53 PM

Muskie Program Brings Two MBA Students to IUP

Two MBA students from Eurasia study at IUP thanks to a program that aids students in academic opportunities. Anastasia Vylegzhanina and Natalya Vodopyanova, from Siberia and Kazakhstan respectively, are MBA students studying at IUP through the Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program. The program is a vision

Posted on 10/20/2011 9:04:19 AM

Alumnus Baum, Executive Vice President of BPU, Speaks at Eberly as Executive-In-Residence

A graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania returned to speak with Eberly College students about success and jobs. Nadav Baum, a Finance and Economics graduate, is executive vice president of BPU Investment Management Inc., and has been recognized by print media and financial publications for outsta

Posted on 10/20/2011 8:26:11 AM

Eberly Student Organizations Compete in Bulletin Board Contest

The student organization bulletin board contest in Eberly College of Business and Information Technology has named a winner: the Student Marketing Association. Fourteen student organizations participated in the contest that was judged by the college secretaries. The Student Marketing Association won the contes

Posted on 10/6/2011 2:55:27 PM

Two MBA Students Spend Summer in India

Two IUP MBA students spent seven weeks of their summer in Bangalore, India. MBA students Loic-Amin Rahmouni and Cynthia Cavero Avalos spent seven weeks studying in India at IUP’s partner institution Peoples Education Society. The partnership between PES and IUP is in its seventh year. Avalos, a native of Peru,

Posted on 10/4/2011 10:11:53 AM

Accounting Career Fair Draws Students and Employers

Employers came to Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex on September 28, 2011, for the twenty-fifth annual Accounting Career Fair to provide information on internship and employment opportunities. The morning portion of the career fair brought students from Accounting, Finance, Marketing, MIS, and MBA maj

Posted on 10/4/2011 9:56:45 AM

Members of Eberly Student Organizations Assist With Heart Walk

Members of Phi Gamma Nu and the Management Association volunteered their time at the 2011 Indiana County Heart Walk. The September 24 Heart Walk raised $40,508 for heart disease and stroke. The students helped the day of the event and with the set-up the night before. Three students dressed up as heart-healthy fru

Posted on 9/29/2011 8:49:40 AM

The Eberly College 2011 Annual Golf Classic

Seventy-five golfers took to the green on July 11, 2011, for the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology’s twenty-first annual Golf Classic. At right, the K&L Gates Foursome: Steve Agnoli ’86, Christopher Wilson ’86, Glenn Graner ’79, James Lamm ’80. The classic, held at the Valley Brook

Posted on 8/25/2011 9:42:57 AM

Eberly’s Graduate Business Student Association Visits Chicago

Members of the Graduate Business Student Association at the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology visited Chicago on April 7–9, 2011, to see firsthand how businesses operate. They visited the Sears Holdings Corp ., where they toured the facility and were shown the different

Posted on 5/11/2011 12:46:02 PM

Management Services Group Celebrates Twenty Years of Service

The Management Services Group (MSG) celebrated its twentieth anniversary on April 26, 2011, at the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex . MSG and the Indiana County Chamber of Commerce co-hosted the event in conjunction with Business after Hours, the chamber’s net

Posted on 5/6/2011 11:52:16 AM

Eberly Honors Hall of Distinction Inductees for 2011

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Eberly College of Business and Information Technology (ECOBIT) honored four alumni with induction into the Hall of Distinction during Lt. Col. Charles B. Stevenson Memorial Business Day on March 30, 2011, held at the new Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex . Photo,

Posted on 4/28/2011 9:36:07 AM

Alumna Ruddock Receives Distinguished Alumni Service Award

A 1966 Eberly College of Business and Information Technology graduate received the IUP Distinguished Alumni Award for Service on Saturday, April 2, 2011, at a black-tie gala. Ellen Ruddock has worked as the director of IUP’s Center for Family Business for three years. The center was created in 1997 and works w

Posted on 4/22/2011 8:29:47 AM

Eberly’s Business Honors Students Network in New York City

Business Honors program students at the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology attended a networking event Thursday, March 31, 2011, in New York City. Members of the progam’s junior and senior cohorts met with IUP alumni during the event, hosted by Andrew Sandberg ’05 ( Accounting ), a senior as

Posted on 4/21/2011 2:26:08 PM

Eberly Names Outstanding Researcher for 2011

The director of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s (IUP) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) received the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology’s 2011 outstanding researcher award. Anthony Palamone (at right), director of the IUP Small Business Development Center, has consulted with mo

Posted on 4/21/2011 1:22:16 PM

Eberly’s Marketing Club Travels to New York City for Networking Events

The Student Marketing Association (SMA) at the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology (ECOBIT) visited New York City from March 31–April 2, 2011, to attend a marketing workshop and to network with Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) alumni. Members of SMA enjoying New York City P

Posted on 4/19/2011 9:18:19 AM

Eberly’s Financial Trading Room Brings Real-World Technology to the Classroom

The Financial Trading Room at the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology offers state-of-the-art technology for both faculty and students. Members of the Student Managed Investment Portfolio in Eberly's Financial Trading Room Eberly 104/109 features forty-four computer stations, an instructo

Posted on 4/15/2011 10:43:31 AM

Business Students Aim for Perfection with Six Sigma Training

Phi Gamma Nu (PGN) , a business honors fraternity at Eberly College of Business and Information Technology (ECOBIT) , coordinated and held Six Sigma training on Saturdays during the Spring 2011 semester. The Six Sigma training participants Megan Burns, the founder and managing director of Operations Strategy

Posted on 4/12/2011 8:33:19 AM

Eberly Hosts Annual Business Day at Kovalchick Complex

The thirty-third annual Business Day drew more than eight hundred students , faculty, alumni, and business professionals to Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) on Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at IUP’s Kovalchick Complex . Students, faculty, alumni, and business professionals gather in the lobby

Posted on 4/6/2011 10:29:14 AM

Eberly Hosts Third Annual Business Educators’ Conference

Two departments at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) cosponsored the third annual business educators' conference Friday, March 18, 2011, at Eberly College of Business and Information Technology (ECOBIT).

Posted on 3/29/2011 9:30:59 AM

Eberly Hosts Junior Achievement Titan Business Challenge

Area high school students competed in the Titan Business Challenge on March 10, 2011, at the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology (ECOBIT) . High school students working together during the Junior Achievement Titan Business Challenge. Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania held the tour

Posted on 3/29/2011 8:59:03 AM

Eberly Hosts Student Leadership Retreat

The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology (ECOBIT) hosted a student leadership retreat for the officers of the college’s student organizations on Saturday, February 5, 2011, at IUP in Stephenson Hall. Abbie Tyler, Rich Widdowson and Noelle Kramer (left to right), ECOBIT students, participate in

Posted on 2/17/2011 9:42:44 AM

Eberly Students Help Celebrate Chinese New Year

Chinese exchange students at the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology (ECOBIT) participated in the campuswide Spring Festival Celebration on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. Min-Ju Tsai, Lauren Young, Qian Fang and Yi-Ying Cheng (left to right), IUP students, at the Chinese New Y

Posted on 2/11/2011 4:10:55 PM

Eberly Hosts Guest Lecturer from Brazil

A Brazilian business professor visited Eberly College of Business and Information Technology on Thursday, January 27, 2011 , at IUP.

Posted on 2/10/2011 1:51:03 PM

Eberly Recognized at Global Business Conference in Las Vegas

The Institute for Business and Finance Research, LLC, recognized the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology at a conference January 2–5, 2011, in Las Vegas. Dr. Parimal Bhagat, chairperson of the Marketing Department , accepted the Leadership Award on behalf of IUP at the 2011 Winter G

Posted on 2/1/2011 1:50:46 PM

Eberly Students Tour Coca-Cola Headquarters in Atlanta

Members of the International Business Association at the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology toured the Coca-Cola Company international headquarters on December 3, 2010, in Atlanta, Ga.

Posted on 2/1/2011 8:45:00 AM

Eberly Marketing Professor Cochairs Conference in China

A professor from the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology (ECOBIT) Marketing Department cochaired a business conference October 23-24, 2010, in Chengdu, China. Dr. Rajender K. Garg cochaired the fourth annual International Conference on Management of Services and Technology, held at the Sou

Posted on 1/25/2011 9:44:58 AM

Eberly Students Attend President's Holiday Reception in New York City

Students from the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology (ECOBIT) attended the Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) President’s Holiday Reception on Thursday, December 9, 2010, in New York City. The IUP Alumni Association sponsored the fifth annual event, held at the Waldorf Astor

Posted on 1/21/2011 4:07:31 PM

New Sessions: Mini MBA and Marketing Certificate Programs

New sessions will begin in February 2011 for the Mini MBA and Marketing certificate programs, both offered by IUP’s Eberly College of Business and Information Technology . The noncredit Marketing Certificate Program is designed for individuals who have or anticipate having sales, advert

Posted on 1/11/2011 11:48:51 AM

Eberly Hosts Corporate Speaker Ashok Dhar

The Graduate Business Student Association hosted a corporate speaker Friday, November 12, 2010, at the Eberly College of Business and Technology (ECOBIT) . Dr. Ashok Dhar, president and chief executive officer of ExpenseAnywhere in Monroeville, spoke to MBA students and ECOBIT faculty about his career path and th

Posted on 12/22/2010 4:08:18 PM

Eberly Students Enhance Financial Skills with Bloomberg Professional

Students looking for experience in today’s financial market can find it right in their backyard at the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology. Bloomberg Professional, an industry-grade comprehensive data-monitoring and analytical tool, provides real-time data on movements in global markets.

Posted on 12/7/2010 12:13:34 PM

Eberly Hosts ASC Conference

The American Society for Competitiveness (ASC) held its twenty-first annual conference October 28–30, 2010, in Falls Church, Va. More than 125 faculty, students, business professionals, and policy makers attended, including twenty-four students from Eberly College of Business and Technology (ECOBIT) at Indiana U

Posted on 11/16/2010 11:59:40 AM

Eberly’s Student Technology Association Tours UPMC Data Center

Student Technology Association members toured the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s (UPMC) Forbes Tower Data Center on Friday, October 22, 2010, in Oakland, Pa. Eberly College of Business and Information Technology (ECOBIT) sent five of the club’s members to tour the building, which also houses the Univ

Posted on 11/9/2010 10:00:04 AM

India Day Sheds Light on IUP Students, Indiana Community

More than 250 IUP students and Indiana community members attended India Day, hosted by the Indian Student Association, on October 30, 2010, at the Hadley Union Building Ohio Room.

Posted on 11/4/2010 12:39:39 PM

IUP Students Excel in International Business Competition in India

Twelve Eberly College of Business and Information Technology (ECOBIT) undergraduate students placed second overall in a business competition recently held in Bangalore, India. The winners of the MANage International Business Competition, held in Bangalore, India, display their awards. Peoples Educational S

Posted on 11/2/2010 1:59:22 PM

Business Students Sweep IUP's Common Freshman Reader Contest

IUP students Joshua Hughes, Jamie Czech, Megan Morris and Ryan Egan (L to R) pose with "Nickel and Dimed" author Barbara Ehrenreich Monday, October 18. Students in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology (ECOBIT) swept all five categories of IUP’s Fall 2010 Common Freshman Reader Essay Co

Posted on 11/2/2010 1:32:01 PM

Business Students Attend Networking Event at Bank of New York Mellon

Nearly eighty students from the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology attended a networking event on Thursday, October 21, 2010, at the Bank of New York Mellon Center in Pittsburgh. The event was open to all Indiana University of Pennsylvania students through the Career Development Center .

Posted on 10/28/2010 11:16:18 AM

Musthaler Serves as Executive-in-Residence

An IUP graduate served as an Executive/Entrepreneur in Residence for the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology on Thursday, October 7, 2010. Linda Musthaler, cofounder and a principal analyst with Essential Solutions Corp., addressed students in both the Management Information Systems

Posted on 10/19/2010 2:08:31 PM

COBSAC Hosts Student Organization Fair

The College of Business Student Advisory Council (COBSAC) held a Student Organization Fair from on September 21–22, 2010, in the Eberly atrium. The event helped students learn about the organizations.

Posted on 10/14/2010 11:42:47 AM

Part-time Business Consultant Position Opening

Indiana University of Pennsylvania seeks applications for the temporary, part-time position (three days per week) of Business Consultant (GFPC 1) in the IUP Small Business Development Center.

Posted on 10/11/2010 3:22:07 PM

Business Students Have a Heart

The American Heart Association held the Indiana County Heart Walk on Saturday, October 2, 2010, at the S&T Bank Arena in Indiana, Pa. Approximately 250 participated by volunteering or walking the nearly three-mile-long trail around the arena. Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) sent thirty student volun

Posted on 10/7/2010 2:37:10 PM

“Meet and Greet” Held by Eberly College of Business

The Crimson Suites Business living-learning community had a kick-off “meet and greet” with faculty and academic administrators from the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology on September 1, 2010. The meet and greet was held in the new plaza between the Crimson Suites and Eberly. Over one h

Posted on 9/22/2010 2:16:08 PM

Eberly's MBA Program Hosts Muskie Fellow in Fall 2010

IUP’s Eberly College of Business and Information Technology MBA Program is currently hosting a new MBA student from Russia. Joining the Indiana University of Pennsylvania community is Ms. Anastasia Vylegzhanina from Russia, as part of the U.S. State Department-funded Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program.

Posted on 9/22/2010 1:36:53 PM

Eberly's Phi Beta Lambda Receives Numerous Awards at National Event

Several students from the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology’s Phi Beta Lambda participated in the annual Institute for Leaders (IFL) and National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Nashville, Tenn., July 8–12, 2010. Seven students from IUP’s Phi Beta Lambda attended the IFL. Each student followed

Posted on 9/15/2010 4:17:12 PM

New Thinking, New Solutions Seminar

The IUP Small Business Development Center and the Center for Family Business invite you to “Everyday Creativity” on Tuesday, September 14, 2010, on the IUP at Northpointe regional campus. This program outlines a unique perspective for family business owners to develop creative solutions to everyday problems t

Posted on 8/30/2010 10:23:08 AM

Noncredit MBA Certificate Program: Fall 2010 Offering

Eberly College of Business and Information Technology is offering a noncredit MBA Certificate Program on Tuesdays beginning September 7 and continuing through November 9, 2010. The program will provide you with cutting-edge theories and strategies, as well as the latest terminology that will help yo

Posted on 8/11/2010 10:21:51 AM

Successful IUP Business Golf Classic

The 2010 IUP Business Golf Classic was held July 12, 2010, at the Longue Vue Club in Verona. We are happy to report that the weather cooperated beautifully and that the event was a great success! All money raised will be used for scholarship awards for students in the Eberly College of Business and Information T

Posted on 7/15/2010 2:32:24 PM

Entrepreneur-In-Training Camp 2010

The week of June 21, 2010, brought the inaugural Entrepreneur-in-Training Camp, a commuter camp for high school students. The summer camp was held at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Eberly College of Business and Information Technology and was sponsored by Junior Achievement. Fourteen high school stude

Posted on 7/6/2010 1:28:36 PM

Auction: IUP Business Golf Classic

Once again, IUP personnel have an opportunity to bid on items that will be auctioned off at the IUP Business Golf Classic on Monday, July 12, 2010, at the Longue Vue Golf and Country Club. All money raised is used for business student scholarship awards. A description of each item and how and when to bid can be see

Posted on 7/2/2010 10:39:30 AM

Eberly Students Participate in Project Management Training Program

Eight students participated in a project management training program sponsored by the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology during the week of May 17 through May 21, 2010.

Posted on 5/27/2010 8:56:25 AM

Entrepreneur-in-Training Camp

This summer, the IUP Excellence in Entrepreneurial Leadership Center (ExcEL Center), in conjunction with Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania, will hold the first-ever Entrepreneur-in-Training Camp (PDF brochure) at no charge to local high school students. Entrepreneur-in-Training Camp Information W

Posted on 5/17/2010 3:11:18 PM

Silent Auction Items Needed

Donations for the silent auction are needed for the Twentieth Anniversary IUP Business Golf Classic . This event takes place on Monday, July 12, 2010, at the Longue Vue Golf Club in Verona, Pa. The silent auction will commence after dinner at the event. However, those not attending the event will be able to

Posted on 5/12/2010 2:40:55 PM

Members of Association for Management Information Systems Make Trip to Bayer

On April 16, 2010, fourteen members of the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology Association for Management Information Systems (AMIS) participated in a professional development trip to Bayer in Pittsburgh, Pa. The students had the opportunity to participate in a Tandberg teleconference cond

Posted on 4/28/2010 1:46:13 PM

Eberly Business Education Faculty and Students Attend Future Business Leaders of America Conference

The theme for the Pennsylvania Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) fifty-ninth annual State Leadership Conference was “Simply the Best.” Twelve graduate and undergraduate students from the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology who are preparing to be business teachers displayed “their best” by

Posted on 4/22/2010 3:08:29 PM

IUP Phi Beta Lambda Wins Numerous Awards at State Competition

On Friday, April 9, 2010, members of Phi Beta Lambda headed to Harrisburg for Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda’s State Leadership Conference. Members test and perform in competitive events ranging from accounting to job interviewing in hopes of advancing to the national leadership conference. This dream became a r

Posted on 4/22/2010 3:03:47 PM

College of Business Student Advisory Council Coordinates Blood Drive

On Wednesday, March 31, 2010, the College of Business Student Advisory Council (COBSAC) held its first blood drive. The blood drive was held in the Crimson Event Center in partnership with the American Red Cross. The drive brought in seventy donors who, in total, donated fifty-five pints of blood. In preparing

Posted on 4/13/2010 2:55:08 PM

Eberly College of Business Organization is Outstanding National Chapter

At the the National Business Education Association Convention in San Diego, California, the IUP chapter of the National Business Education Honor Society received the award for outstanding chapter in the nation. Eight business education students from the Eberly College of Business and Educational Technology , along wi

Posted on 4/13/2010 1:59:50 PM

Eberly Celebrates Thirty-Second Business Day

The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology celebrated Business Day on Tuesday, April 6, 2010. This annual event was renamed as the Lt. Col. Charles B. Stevenson Memorial Business Day in honor of the event founder. Nearly eight hundred students selected among five different panel sessions in which

Posted on 4/9/2010 2:23:31 PM

Guide to Financial Health Presented by First Commonwealth

Two representatives from First Commonwealth Bank presented a seminar to the MGMT 275 Introduction to Entrepreneurship class. “Your Guide to Financial Health” focused on personal finances, especially personal credit history, along with the connection between someone's personal credit history and obtaining a sma

Posted on 4/8/2010 4:20:36 PM

Baum Serves as Executive-in-Residence in Eberly College

On Tuesday, March 23, 2010, Nadav Baum, executive vice president for BPU Investment Management Inc., served as the Executive-in-Residence for the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology.

Posted on 3/31/2010 2:46:22 PM

Pa. State Treasurer McCord Visits Eberly College

On Tuesday, March 16, 2010, the Student Finance Association of the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology hosted Pennsylvania State Treasurer Rob McCord. McCord spoke with several hundred students about his career in investment banking, as well his career as an elected public official. Treasurer Mc

Posted on 3/24/2010 2:17:52 PM

Junior Achievement Titan Competition 2010

The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology was proud to host the Junior Achievement Titan Competition on March 11, 2010. The competition consisted of twenty-eight teams of three students from high schools in Indiana, Somerset, and Cambria counties. Competing for the title of “Titans of Business,”

Posted on 3/24/2010 1:03:03 PM

Special Twentieth-Anniversary IUP Business Golf Classic

Please mark your calendar for Monday, July 12, 2010, for the special twentieth anniversary IUP Business Golf Classic. All money raised will be used to recruit high-ability students into the IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology through scholarship awards. Additional information will be c

Posted on 3/10/2010 3:49:55 PM

Eberly to Host Junior Achievement Titan Business Challenge

On Thursday, March 11, 2010, the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology will host high school students from Cambria, Somerset, and Indiana counties who will compete in the Junior Achievement Titan Business Challenge. The first-ever Junior Achievement Titan Business Challenge is a business str

Posted on 3/2/2010 9:37:56 AM

Krishnan Honored on “Pennsylvania Business Central’s” Top 100 People List

Dr. Krish Krishnan, the MBA program director in IUP’s Eberly College of Business and Information Technology , has been honored by Pennsylvania Business Central with his selection as one of the Top 100 People for 2009. About the Pennsylvania Business Central Top 100 People List Pennsylvani

Posted on 2/25/2010 3:40:25 PM

Eberly Hosts State Executive Council of Phi Beta Lambda

The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology at IUP hosted Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda’s (PBL) State Executive Council (SEC) meeting on February 20, 2010. This monthly meeting was to discuss the final details of the State Leadership Conference, which will be coming up April 9–11 in Harrisburg.

Posted on 2/25/2010 1:50:23 PM

Eberly Hosts Indiana County Area Society for Human Resource Management

The Indiana County Area Society for Human Resource Management (ICASHRM) held its February meeting at the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology on February 19, 2010. The meeting was attended by twenty-five ICASHRM members. Over the past seven years, the Eberly College has hosted one of these meeting

Posted on 2/25/2010 1:46:37 PM

Eberly Hosts Reference USA Consultant

On Wednesday, February 17, 2010, Cat O'Brien (regional consultant for Reference USA) visited IUP to present to the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology faculty and students. Reference USA is an IUP-sponsored research tool that can assist with a variety of topics, including business

Posted on 2/25/2010 1:37:58 PM

Al-Shammari Selected for “Who’s Who”

Dr. Hussam Al-Shammari, faculty member of the Management Department at the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology , has been selected to be included in the Who’s Who in America listing for 2010. The 2010 Edition of Who’s Who in America provides information on over 95,000 of the nation’s most n

Posted on 2/2/2010 2:20:59 PM

Gardner Appointed to WEDnetPA Executive Committee

Jane Gardner, director of Business Development and Training Services in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology , has been appointed to the Executive Committee of the WEDnetPA Guaranteed Free Training program. The Executive Committee handles policy and funding issues along with serving an impo

Posted on 2/2/2010 11:22:56 AM

Bender Speaks at Society for Human Resource Management Meeting

On January 26, 2010, the Society of Human Resource Management organization at the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology hosted Ms. Sherry Bender as a guest speaker. Ms. Bender is a current member of the Indiana County SHRM organization.

Posted on 1/27/2010 1:49:33 PM

Eberly College Sponsors Future Business Leaders of America Conference

On January 5, 2010, the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology , along with the Technology Support and Training Department , hosted the Region 3 Future Business Leaders of America Leadership and Competitive Event Conference. Over 260 students from the following school districts participated: Blairs

Posted on 1/19/2010 2:32:03 PM

IUP a Founding Student Chapter Institution for Association for Information Systems (AIS)

IUP is one of twenty-four founding student chapter institutions worldwide for the Association for Information Systems (AIS).

Posted on 1/13/2010 2:24:20 PM

International Business Association Visits Mass. International Trade Office

During the weekend of December 3 to December 6, 2009, IUP’s International Business Association (IBA) visited the Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment (MOITI) in Boston as part of the organization’s 2009 Fall semester academic trip.

Posted on 1/5/2010 9:44:26 AM

Graduate Business Student Association Tours Chicago, Federal Reserve Bank

On Thursday, November 5, 2009, twenty-one graduate MBA students departed from the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology for a weekend tour of Chicago and its Federal Reserve Bank. This opportunity proved to be a first for many, as a large international base was represented. On Friday at 3:00 p.m.

Posted on 12/8/2009 11:06:25 AM

Eberly Business Honors Students take Leadership Trip to D.C.

The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology recently sponsored a Leadership trip to the Washington, D.C., area for sophomores and juniors in the Business Honors Program on November 12, 13, and 14, 2009. the twenty-seven students had the opportunity to view the White House and then participate in an

Posted on 11/30/2009 3:57:33 PM

American Society for Competitiveness Conference Sponsored by Eberly College

The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology played a key role as a sponsor of the twentieth annual conference of the American Society for Competitiveness (ASC) held in Falls Church, Virginia, from October 29 to 31, 2009. The theme of the conference was “Transformation: Sustaining Competitiveness in an

Posted on 11/20/2009 3:48:08 PM

IUP Students Visit MEDRAD Manufacturing Plant

Nearly thirty undergraduate and MBA students, along with three faculty members from the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology , visited the Saxonburg manufacturing plant of MEDRAD on November 13, 2009. The students were given a tour of the company’s cleanroom facilities where MEDRAD manufactures ma

Posted on 11/17/2009 11:51:14 AM

Eberly Students Excel in International Business Competition in India

Eleven students from the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology placed second overall in a business competition held at Peoples Educational Society (PES) in Bangalore, India, from October 9 to 11, 2009. IUP students competed against over one thousand students from fifty Indian business schools.

Posted on 11/5/2009 8:30:21 AM

Ruddock Discusses Center for Family Business on “Empress of Biz”

On October 15, 2009, Ellen Ruddock was a guest on the Empress of Biz program. She was interviewed by the host of the show, JoAnn Forrester, regarding the Center for Family Business at IUP.

Posted on 10/16/2009 10:50:47 AM

Eugene Bem, Entrepreneur-in-Residence

On Wednesday and Thursday, October 14 and 15, 2009, Mr. Eugene Bem will visit the IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence. Mr. Bem has more than twenty years experience as a management consultant and investment advisor to senior executives. His expertise is

Posted on 10/13/2009 2:37:01 PM

MBA Certificate Program for Small Businesses

Nineteen individuals representing thirteen small businesses are currently participating in a noncredit MBA Certificate Program offered by the Department of Business Development and Training Services.

Posted on 9/28/2009 3:04:35 PM

Manufacturers’ Forum: Innovation for Survival and Profit

On Friday, October 16, 2009, the IUP Small Business Development Center, along with the IUP Office of Workforce Education and Economic Development, will be conducting a program entitled “Manufacturers' Forum: Innovation for Survival amd Profit” at the Crimson Event Center.

Posted on 9/28/2009 2:51:02 PM

“How to Give the Kids the Business” Presented by Center for Family Business

The Center for Family Business presents “How to Give the Kids the Business,” a panel discussion on succession, October 22, 2009, at the Northpointe campus . See the Center for Family Business website for information and registration.

Posted on 9/25/2009 1:27:31 PM

Eberly College Homecoming Reception

The Eberly College of Business and Information Technology will host alumni, current students, faculty, staff, and business constituents for a Homecoming reception on Friday, October 9, 2009. The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Eberly atrium. If you are able to join us, please contact Maureen Bash at

Posted on 9/14/2009 9:52:39 AM

Bank President Selected by Eberly College as Outstanding Business Professional

Chuck Leyh, a 1980 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the chairman and president of Enterprise Bank, Allison Park, has been selected as the 2009 Outstanding Business Professional by IUP’s Eberly College of Business and Information Technology . The Eberly Outstanding Business Professional award is p

Posted on 7/15/2009 9:27:05 AM

Pittsburgh Business Leader Selected by Eberly College as Outstanding Entrepreneur

David G. Bluemling, of Marshall Township, a 1985 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the CEO of Malin Bergquist, has been selected as the 2009 Outstanding Entrepreneur by IUP’s Eberly College of Business and Information Technology . Malin Bergquist—listed by Pittsburgh Business Times as one of the

Posted on 7/15/2009 9:24:46 AM

Eberly Gives Best Performance Ever at State Leadership Competitive Event

Eberly College of Business and Information Technology students did better than ever at the State Leadership Competitive Events associated with Phi Beta Lambda, taking the following awards in both testing and performance. Student Name Competitive Event Place Jessica Adams Sta

Posted on 4/9/2009 11:45:56 AM

2009 Annual IUP Business Golf Classic

Participate in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology 2009 Annual IUP Business Golf Classic to be held at the Longue Vue Golf Club in Verona, Pa., on Monday, July 13.

Posted on 4/1/2009 9:04:39 AM

Small Business Institute Receives National First Place Case of the Year Award

The Small Business Institute (SBI) National First Place Case of the Year Award was presented at the annual meeting in St. Petersburg, Fla., on February 14, 2009.

Posted on 2/19/2009 10:54:13 AM

Eberly College Included in Best Guide

Eberly College of Business and Information Technology has been included for the fifth year in a row in the Princeton Review’s Best Business Schools publication. This year’s book is called the Best 296 Best Schools . The Princeton Review’s guidebooks program accepts no advertising dollars and uses independent s

Posted on 11/17/2008 8:58:50 AM

Professionalism at its Best

Twelve students from the business education program in the IUP Department of Technology Support and Training visited Reston, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. These future business teachers experienced teaching at a large suburban school in Alexandria School District.

Posted on 11/6/2008 9:45:57 AM

Table Talks: Themes Related to the Common Freshmen Reader “Blink”

Business honors students from the IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology will be hosting “table talks” centered around themes related to the Common Freshman Reader. This event will be held in the Hadley Union Building at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 13.

Posted on 11/6/2008 9:33:47 AM

Recruiting, Hiring, and Retaining the Best Employees

The IUP Eberly College of Business and Information Technology Center for Family Business is sponsoring a panel discussion on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Eberly Auditorium. For details about the event, please go to the Center for Family Business.

Posted on 10/30/2008 11:41:36 AM

2008 Annual IUP Business Golf Classic

Participate in the Eberly College of Business and Information Technology 2008 Annual IUP Business Golf Classic to be held at the Longue Vue Golf Club in Verona, PA, on Monday, July 21.

Posted on 5/14/2008 8:55:09 AM

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