The 2023 Tax Professional of the Year is Brad Messner, clinical assistant professor of Information Systems and Technology Management! He was chosen from over 24,000 National Association of Tax Professionals members. Here’s more:

Don Moser, professor of Business Administration and Lou and Myra G. Mervis Chair, is the 2023 American Accounting Association ABO Notable Contribution Award winner! His award in Behavioral Accounting Literature will be presented at the ABO Research Conference on Oct. 13-14.

Congratulations, Peggy Liu, for achieving a new milestone! Announced this week, she is the first professor to win two different Emerging Scholar awards from @AMA_Marketing Association special interest groups. For more details:

“X” marks the spot for the rebranding of Twitter by Elon Musk. Vanitha Swaminathan, our Thomas Marshall Professor of Marketing and director of the Center for Branding, offers her insights in this AFP news story via MSN:

Emphasizing a long-term approach to the relationship between business, society, and the environment, Pitt’s new Sustainable Business Micro-Credential enables all stakeholders to benefit from sustainable practices. Apply by August 1, 2023.

Congratulations to Jeff Inman on his new appointment as Senior Associate Dean for Research & Faculty. This appointment recognizes his contributions to promoting research excellence for over a decade. Read about the Pitt Business 2030 faculty appointments:

Associate Professor of Finance Leming Lin has updated his research that found COVID-19 federal economic stimulus program payments to individuals contributed to the sharp rise in house prices during the same 2020-21 period. Get the full details:

We mourn the passing of H.J. “Jerry” Zoffer, the Pitt Business dean from 1968-96 and a faculty member for 67 years until his retirement in 2020. Read Dean Gene Anderson's community message that includes reflections from others:

According to U.S. News & World Report, “an Executive MBA is intended to teach a current leader how to be a more effective manager.” Read the complete article here: then register for our information session on July 27 at 5 p.m. ET:

The University of Pittsburgh's Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business is thrilled to introduce the Sustainable Business Micro-Credential, offering essential skills to understand the role of sustainability across different organizational functions.

As you consider pursuing your Executive MBA, how will you fund it? Attend the Financing Your Executive MBA session on July 17 at noon ET to review various options that may be available to you. Register today:

To buy or not to buyback is the question for Pittsburgh-based public companies. Shawn Thomas, professor of finance and H.J. Heinz Faculty Fellow, says if corporations can’t invest excess cashflow, they should pay out the money to shareholders. Read more:

Seven faculty members are expanding their roles to lead Pitt Business into the future as we grow, evolve, and strengthen all of our programs. Read about everyone’s responsibilities:

The world needs leaders who can rise above challenges to move their organization and industry forward. Attend the Executive MBA Introduction on July 12 at noon ET to discover how our program will prepare you with what you need to succeed. Register here:

The University of Pittsburgh and its regional campuses have been designated a Military Friendly School® for over a decade. Pitt has earned this designation for exemplary services that embrace military students. Find resources for military candidates here:

The path to top-level leadership begins with the Executive DBA. Join us on July 11 at 7:00 p.m. ET to learn how our DBA can aid you in advancing or pivoting your career while managing your personal and professional responsibilities. Register to learn more:

Leading in healthcare has never been more demanding. Attend the Executive MBA in Healthcare Introduction on July 11 at noon ET to discover how our dynamic program will prepare you with the skills to be successful today and in the future. Register here:

Are you an advancing leader wanting to build strategy, leadership and analytics skills? Join us on our Discovery Tour and hear how our nationally-ranked Executive MBA program can support you in achieving your goals. Start your journey now:

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The Business of Humanity® Project’s new, updated BoH site is now live! Go directly to our “About” page for in-depth looks at our primary objectives, methodology, and our growing community of project partners!