There are two subjects Brandon Lyons ’12 SC&IS knows well: people and perspective. After graduating from Smeal, he accepted a consulting job with Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) and, within a year, was named Supply Chain Rookie of the Year for his exceptional client service. Two years later, a … Continue reading
To say that Ben Yan is a people person is both totally accurate and not nearly descriptive enough. Last spring, Yan was selected as the first student CEO of the Saxbys Experiential Learning Café in Penn State’s Business Building, home of the Smeal College of Business. As part of the role, … Continue reading
WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST undergraduate student populations in the country, the Smeal College of Business connects with about 8,000 undergraduate students across the University each academic year. But how do those numbers translate in the classroom environment? It may seem extremely difficult to make a meaningful connection with students seated … Continue reading
MICHAEL J. FARRELL ’71 ACCTG says he has been “hustling to make a buck” since he was in grade school. Growing up, his family did not have much, but Farrell and his siblings were taught important values that would carry them into successful careers. “My mother grew up during the … Continue reading
