Grossman School News Recent Headlines 07/12/2024 UVM Grossman School of Business Achieves High Level in the Positive Impact Rating for 5th Consecutive Year The University of Vermont (UVM) Grossman School of Business (Grossman School) was recognized for its social impact and sustainability achievements when the Positive Impact Rating (PIR) 2024 report was shared at the UN... 06/27/2024 Green Sports Alliance Summit: UVM SI-MBA Students Take Center Stage During the UVM Sustainable Innovation MBA (SI-MBA) Practicum project, students work as consultants on sustainability-related innovation... 06/27/2024 UVM Grossman School of Business Hosts Inaugural Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium The inaugural United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium, which was hosted at the University of Vermont's Grossman School of Business,... 06/11/2024 Acting on a Desire for Community Resilience Kianna Bromley, University of Vermont Class of 2015, was a member of the inaugural year-long Sustainable Entrepreneurship Master in Business Administration program (SE-MBA)—the program that would eventually become the flagship... 05/29/2024 Patrick Leahy Honors College Scholars Defend Theses At the University of Vermont this spring, Grossman School of Business seniors who were also enrolled in the Honors College (HCOL) wrapped up and presented their honors theses, which they have been tirelessly working on since September 2023. With the countless hours of hard work and research that... 05/28/2024 UVM’s Sustainable Innovation MBA Students Join the 34th Annual VBSR Conference Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR), a statewide, nonprofit business association with a mission to leverage the power of business for positive social and environmental impact, held its 34th annual conference in mid-May at beautiful Hula Lakeside.... 05/19/2024 The Elmer Nicholson Achievement Prize: Evan Siegel The Elmer Nicholson Achievement Prize is presented to the student who has emerged from their total UVM experience with the promise of great expectations in their field of interest. This year’s recipient is Evan Siegel (he/him). A major in Business... 05/17/2024 Stellar Seniors at the Grossman School of Business in 2024 Seniors at The University of Vermont’s Grossman School of Business (Grossman School) bid farewell to Kalkin and Ifshin Halls this week. We take a moment to reflect on the bright and motivated students who will graduate this Sunday. Their hard work and dedication over the past four years have put... 05/15/2024 Grossman School of Business Announces Guest Speaker for 2024 Academic Celebration The Grossman School of Business (Grossman School) will hold its academic celebration following the University Commencement Ceremony on May 19, 2024 to recognize graduates and confer diplomas for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program. Nicole Maria Stata ’91, founder and... 05/06/2024 Inaugural Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium to Take Place June 19-21 The University of Vermont (UVM) Grossman School of Business will host the inaugural Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium June 19–21, 2024 in partnership with the U.S. Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE), a national association of entrepreneurship researchers and teachers.... 05/02/2024 Grossman School Professors Receive UVM's Prestigious 2024 Faculty Recognition Awards Each year the University of Vermont (UVM) honors esteemed faculty members for their contributions to innovative scholarship, exceptional teaching and advising, and outstanding community engagement. This year, two Grossman School faculty members were honored with prestigious awards by the provost... 04/30/2024 UVM Accounting Students Go To Boston On a wet and foggy day in early April, a bus full of undergraduate accounting students from the University of Vermont (UVM) Grossman School of Business (Grossman School) rode a coach liner through the mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire to Boston's downtown financial district. A few dozen... 04/30/2024 Innovator in Residence Roger McClendon Connects with Sustainable Innovation MBA Students Students from the Sustainable Innovation MBA (SI-MBA) program at the University of Vermont (UVM) Grossman School of Business (Grossman School) had the opportunity to engage with Roger McClendon, executive director,... 04/26/2024 UVM Student Team Wins Grand Prize to Launch New Business in Vermont The University of Vermont (UVM) Grossman School of Business (Grossman School) hosted the final presentations of the inaugural Joy and Jerry Meyers Cup on April 25, 2024 at the Ifshin Hall Keller Room. Out of the three UVM... 04/25/2024 Student Entrepreneurship Fired Up the 12th Annual UVM Business Pitch Competition The annual University of Vermont (UVM) Business Pitch Competition once again proved to be a showcase of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, as undergraduate students from across UVM presented their business ideas to a panel... 04/24/2024 The A-Ha Moment: Chuck Davis ’72 Insights Inspired at the 2024 Hoffman Family Business Lecture The Grossman School of Business (Grossman School) recently hosted Chuck Davis ’72, founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Stone Point Capital, as part of its annual Hoffman Family Business Lecture. This speaker... 04/23/2024 Honors Day 2024: Top Grossman School Students Recognized Last week, the University of Vermont (UVM) Grossman School of Business (Grossman School) honored its top undergraduate students during the annual Honors Day Celebration, held after the Beta Gamma Sigma induction ceremony. Awards were presented on Friday, April 19, 2024 in the Keller Room at... 04/22/2024 Grossman School of Business Students Recognized at Beta Gamma Sigma Induction Ceremony The University of Vermont Grossman School of Business (Grossman School) continues its tradition of excellence within the prestigious Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) international honor society. Leading Grossman School students were inducted into UVM's... 04/17/2024 Grossman Marketing Summit Welcomed Diverse Perspectives from Industry Professionals The Grossman School of Business recently hosted its annual Careers in Marketing Summit, offering UVM student's valuable opportunities to network with employers and explore new horizons. The second annual summit opened a door to... 04/16/2024 Exploring the World of Finance: Insights from Careers in Finance 2024 In late March, Ifshin Hall was abuzz again for the 12th annual Careers in Finance event hosted by Grossman School of Business. This annual alumni-led event features a panelists from all facets of the financial world – from CEOs to presidents, partners to managers, lawyers to advisors – and... 04/15/2024 Two Research Seminar Series Events at Grossman School this Spring a Success This spring, the Grossman School of Business invited two visiting faculty members to exchange ideas and collaborate on new projects through its Research Seminar Series. On March 29, Dr. Caroline Flammer, the A. Barton Hepburn... 04/10/2024 Igniting Innovation: the Joy and Jerry Meyers Cup Finals April 25 to Announce Live Grand Prize Winner of $212,500 The entrepreneurial spirit at the University of Vermont (UVM) continues to heat up as the inaugural final presentations of the Joy and Jerry Meyers Cup are set for April 25, 2024 in the Ifshin Hall Keller Room from 4 to 7 p.m.... 04/10/2024 Grossman School Makes it to Finals in Prestigious Turner-MIINT Competition Representing the Grossman School of Business (Grossman School) on an international stage this past week, a team of graduate students in the Sustainable Innovation MBA (SI-MBA) program competed at the Turner-MIINT Impact... 04/10/2024 Grossman School Expert Talks Business Credit Cards with WalletHub One of the many topics in the business world is the use of credit cards. To learn more about business credit cards, WalletHub asked a panel of small-business experts including Professor ... 04/05/2024 Student Entrepreneurship Ignites Excitement for 12th Annual Business Pitch Competition Undergraduate students from across the University of Vermont are gearing up to present their innovative new venture ideas to a panel of expert entrepreneurial judges from the Vermont community at the upcoming annual UVM Business... News Archive 03/28/2024 Next Grossman Research Seminar Series April 10 Explores Recycling How do institutions adapt and evolve in the face of shifting initiatives? At the next Research Seminar Series, the Grossman School of Business will host scholar Michael Lounsbury, Professor and A.F. (Chip) Collins Chair at the... 03/22/2024 UVM’s Sanjay Sharma Named Dean of the Year by Beta Gamma Sigma Sanjay Sharma, dean of the Grossman School of Business at the University of Vermont (UVM), has been distinguished as the 2024 Dean of the Year by Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS... 03/18/2024 Chuck Davis ’72 to Share Insights at the Hoffman Family Business Lecture April 17 The Grossman School of Business (Grossman School) looks forward to hosting Chuck Davis ’72, founder, chairman, and chief executive officer, Stone Point Capital, as its upcoming Hoffman Family Business Lecture on April... 03/14/2024 Annual Careers in Real Estate Event a Success The Grossman School of Business (GSB) at the University of Vermont (UVM) hosted its annual Careers in Real Estate day on March 1 in the Ifshin Hall Keller Room. This signature event is a chance for UVM students to learn about what it... 03/08/2024 Next Grossman Research Seminar Series to Explore Biodiversity in Finance March 29 In a rapidly evolving global landscape, organizations worldwide are grappling with the need to embrace sustainable and transparent practices. The next Research Seminar Series at the Grossman School of Business will provide a... 03/06/2024 Inside JMUCC: A Grossman School of Business Student's Perspective on Case Competitions Last week, I had the opportunity to compete in the John Molson Undergraduate Case Competition (JMUCC), one of the largest events of its kind, set against the backdrop of beautiful Montréal, Canada. Over the span of a week, my team and I— under the guidance of... 02/29/2024 The Joy and Jerry Meyers Cup 2024 Semifinalists Announced Six teams of entrepreneurial-minded University of Vermont (UVM) undergraduate students pitched their business ideas at the Joy and Jerry Meyers Cup semifinal presentations last Thursday, February 22. ... 02/28/2024 SI-MBA & VBSR Team Up to Host Panel & Networking Event On February 8, 2024, the Sustainable Innovation MBA (SI-MBA) program at the University of Vermont (UVM) Grossman School of Business (GSB) co-hosted networking and a panel with Vermont... 02/27/2024 UVM Wins 3rd Place Overall at ENGCOMM The University of Vermont (UVM) earned third place overall at this year’s ENGCOMM—the Engineering and Commerce Case Competition at Concordia University in Montreal last week. ENGCOMM is the only student-led multidisciplinary case competition in the world at... 02/23/2024 Grossman School Students Learn Corporate Sustainability with Alex Hausman Students from the Sustainable Innovation MBA (SI-MBA) program at the University of Vermont Grossman School of Business had the pleasure of hearing from... 02/22/2024 Chris Calger ’88 Shares Career Insights at Alumni Career Spotlight Last Friday, Grossman School of Business alumnus Chris Calger ‘88, managing director at J.P. Morgan, took the stage at the Alumni Career Spotlight in Ifshin Hall. The event drew a diverse audience eager to glean insights from Calger’s extensive experience in finance and commodities. ... 02/21/2024 12th Annual Careers in Finance Panel to Take Place March 22 Interested in investment banking, mergers & acquisitions, securities trading, or equity/debt research? Join the Grossman School of Business for the 12th annual Careers in Finance Panel on Friday, March 22, 2024, from 8 a.m. to... 02/16/2024 UVM Students Compete for Sixth Annual Grossman Dean’s Cup Last weekend, the Grossman Student Advisory Commitee (GSAC) held the sixth annual... 02/12/2024 Grossman School of Business to Host Careers in Marketing Summit March 19 As the digital age continues to shape industries worldwide, the field of marketing stands at the forefront of innovation. Understanding the latest trends and career opportunities in marketing is essential for aspiring professionals. Students have the opportunity to explore the industry and gain... 02/05/2024 GSB’s Annual Careers in Real Estate to Take Place March 1 The Careers in Real Estate day hosted by the Grossman School of Business (GSB) will take place on March 1, 2024 in Ifshin Hall. Open to all UVM students, this event will feature networking opportunities, panel discussions, and Q&... 02/02/2024 Jed Davis Talks Sustainable Farming Last month, Sustainable Innovation MBA (SI-MBA) program students returned from winter break and were treated to their first Innovator in Residence speaker, Jed Davis, vice president of strategic engagement and sustainability at... 01/31/2024 Chris Calger ’88 to Speak at the Next GSB Alumni Career Spotlight The Grossman School of Business (GSB) is pleased to welcome back alum Chris Calger ’88, managing director, J.P. Morgan at the next Alumni Career Spotlight on Friday, February 9, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Ifshin Hall Keller Room. This event is free and open to all University of Vermont (UVM... 01/26/2024 7 Engaging Events at GSB this Spring Winter’s arrival signals the beginning of the Spring semester. As students defrost from a restful winter break, GSB is kicking off yet another semester of exciting events. From career panels and case competitions to awards and our very own Meyers Cup be sure to add these 7 spring... 01/16/2024 Global Excellence Unveiled: Highlights from the 11th Schlesinger Global Family Enterprise Case Competition The Grossman School of Business (GSB) at the University of Vermont (UVM) welcomed business students from around the world to the 11th edition of the Schlesinger Global Family Enterprise Case Competition (SG-FECC... 12/19/2023 SI-MBA Innovator in Residence Skylar Bagdon ’22 Shared Entrepreneurial Insights in Energy Skylar Bagdon ’22 recently joined our Sustainable Innovation MBA (SI-MBA) students as part of the program's Innovator in Residence speaker series. As the CEO of Verde Technologies, a... 12/14/2023 UVM Sustainable Innovation MBA Students Visit Darn Tough Vermont® Students from the Sustainable Innovation MBA (SI-MBA) program at the University of Vermont Grossman School of Business stepped outside the classroom to learn about sustainable business practices at Vermont-based... 12/13/2023 Student-Run Family Enterprise Case Competition to Kick Off January 10 The University of Vermont (UVM) Grossman School of Business (GSB) is gearing up to host the 11th annual Schlesinger Global Family Enterprise Case Competition (SG-FECC) from January 10 to 13, 2024. This... 12/12/2023 Grossman Dean’s Cup Case Competition Returns for 6th Year University of Vermont (UVM) students have an opportunity to turn their classroom knowledge into real-world success – and win a prize – at the 6th Grossman’s Deans Cup on Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Kalkin Hall... 11/28/2023 “Responsible Investing” Expert Joined SI-MBA Class as Latest Innovator in Residence Ali Hartman, head of responsible investing and impact at Tiger Global, joined our Sustainable Innovation MBA (SI-MBA) students as part of the program's Innovator in Residence speaker series. She shared some of the seminal stories from childhood and throughout her life that influenced her career... 11/20/2023 Grossman School of Business Remembers Eugene Kalkin ’50, HON’98 The University of Vermont (UVM) community lost a very special member last week. Eugene Kalkin ’50, HON’98 of Bernardsville, New Jersey passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at the age of 94. He was a tremendous supporter of the University and has made a lasting impact. ...
