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Associate Professor Sean Stein Smith speaks about the future of cryptocurrency, the 2024 election, and the latest GDP figures.

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Student Financial Learning Group Teaches Lehman Students About Managing Money

Lehman students help each other with everything from money basics to complicated investments.

From left, Dene Hurley, dean of the School of Business, and faculty members Ning Chen and Andrew Gold, who were instrumental in bringing the collaboration to Lehman.

New NASA Collaboration Fosters Innovation, Collaboration, and Opportunity

School of Business joins NASA’s Technology Transfer University Program

School of Business Highlighted for Focus on Career Readiness

National Association of Colleges and Employers Interviews Dene Hurley

Two School of Business Professors Win CUNY's 2024-2025 BRES Fellowships

Nellie Borrero, second from right, celebrated her "official" graduation with her family in attendance.

Unwavering Focus: Alumna Nellie Borrero Holds the Room and Creates Spaces

News, Updates, and More

Lehman College’s Financial Learning Group Club President Juan Santos and VP Maria Campos sit down with Rhina to discuss financial independence for young adults. Watch the video here.

Annual Digital Assets Conference Highlights Blockchain, AI, and the Bronx's Emerging Role in Digital Innovation.

Our 2nd Annual Digital Assets conference focused on the growing influence of AI and digital assets in business and finance. Key sessions, such as “How AI Is Changing Business & Finance,” featured discussions on how machine learning and data analysis are transforming financial services. In the “Predictions for AI & Crypto in 2024 and Beyond” panel, experts predicted further integration of AI and blockchain across industries and stressed the importance of informed policymaking. The conference also emphasized the Bronx’s emerging role as a hub for digital innovation, with Lehman College facilitating connections among community leaders, industry experts, and students to foster a more inclusive, future-focused economy. Read the full article here.

Congratulations to Lehman College SHRM Student Chapter & Dr. Bishop!

Please join us in congratulating the Lehman College SHRM Student Chapter and Dr. Shirley Bishop – they were awarded their 10^th consecutive SHRM Merit Award. Additionally, this is their 6^th consecutive SHRM “Superior Merit Award” – the highest award that a student chapter can receive!

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Associate Professor, Sean Stein Smith (Accounting) examines SEC's latest auditing fine in Forbes.

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Congratulations to Professor Di Wu!

Assistant Professor Di Wu, (FIE) has won the BREAS award for the project "Reflective Writing with AI Assistance in Information Science Classrooms for DEI"! This $5,000 faculty research stipend will support innovative approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education. Check out more about the BRES 2024-25 fellows here: BRES Fellow Page.

Welcoming the Chancellor

Chancellor’s visit

Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Success Jorge Silva-Puras, School of Business Dean Hurley and LEAP into Business podcast hosts, Sean Stein Smith, Professor and Digital Assets Expert and Experiential Learning Director Lawrence Fauntleroy -- welcome Felix V. Matos Rodrigurez, Chancellor of the City University of New York (CUNY) to LEAP into Business podcast. Watch the episode

Comptroller shakes Lehman student's hand

Comptroller Shoutout

New York City Comptroller Brand Lander shared news of his recent visit to Lehman in his latest newsletter, commenting on the School of Business and its role in promoting financial literacy.

Bridging Academia and Industry

Lawrence Fauntleroy (School of Business) talks to Elena Agaragimova about how theory and practice are key in experiential learning. Fauntleroy also shares how–as a two-time alum–he returned to Lehman and became the Director of Experiential Learning. Watch the interview.

Dean to the Power of Two

School of Business Dean, Dene Hurley, is profiled in Westfair Business Journal and shares a unique perspective on business, the arts and humanities, the economy, and more.

US TikTok Ban

Associate Professor Sean Stein Smith (Accounting) speaks with Fox 5 News on banning speech platforms.

Two Cents on Bitcoin

Associate Professor Sean Stein Smith (Accounting) is quoted by DL News about the impact recent inflation rates may have on assets like Bitcoin.

Crypto Currents

Associate Professor Sean Stein Smith (Accounting) pens two new pieces for Forbes on: The next wave in innovation and the need for better crypto regulation.

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