Early in U.S. history, federal funding of public infrastructure was deemed unconstitutional. Railroads, canals, and bridges were few and far between until President Abraham Lincoln had a vision that would not only bolster the economy by widening travel, but also …

April 27, 2021 11 AM ET | Virtually In just a few short years we have witnessed a rapidly growing interest in sustainability by two major market forces: consumers and investors. The pandemic only accelerated this interest as analysts increasingly …

The lack of female role models at the top in finance makes it difficult to recruit, retain, and promote more women in the field. The issue of gender balance and attracting more women to the finance space was the focus …

By Claire Curry When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, many thought the focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria would die out as so many companies were struggling to survive. Instead, by the end of the year, …

While women comprise roughly just 25 percent of the workforce in notoriously male-dominated fields like law and accounting, in the investment management arena, female portfolio managers represent a staggering 10 percent. The need for greater diversity in the field was …

By Ashley Rabinovitch For the past decade, the Gabelli School’s annual International Business Week has helped prepare students to find their footing in a rapidly globalizing business landscape. Taking place virtually between March 29-31, this year’s event was designed to …

Although special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have been on the scene for more than two decades, in recent years they’ve become one of the hottest trends on Wall Street. They’ve captured the attention of large investors, underwriters, and celebrities and …

Liz Cardiello and Valerie Mastriocovo joined the staff of the Gabelli School of Business in 2007. Since then, they have worked together to support our faculty and staff every day with great enthusiasm and professionalism. In this week’s “I am …

After four years working in Manhattan in the fashion industry, Liz Stack, MBA ’21 was looking for a way to continue her education with an advanced degree and still live in the city she’d fallen in love with. For Liz, …

By Andrew Clark The impact of the pandemic has put countless businesses in difficult and rather unprecedented positions. However, even though they continue to face a slew of challenges, many still have the opportunity to rebuild and grow even stronger. …