Inspire the Next
We are the launchpad where ambition meets opportunity.
For more than 50 years, the University at Albany’s School of Business has helped promising students turn their ambition into achievement. Now, as the newly named Massry School of Business, we’re preparing the next generation of students to pursue their dreams. We’re generating new knowledge. And we’re building our reputation as the best public business school in the Northeast.
Your gift magnifies the power of a Massry School of Business education now and into the future.
Join the campaign. Make your mark. Inspire the Next.
Be a Part of History
Now is your chance to be part of Massry School of Business history. Make an 1844 Society (or GOLD 1844 Society) level gift to any Massry School designation before the Inspire the Next campaign ends and have your name (or the name of a loved one) recognized on the donor wall.
Limited Time: Give to UAlbany's Endowment. Get a 50% Match!
Now through March 31, 2026, your gift to create or grow an endowed fund in the Massry School of Business will be matched by New York State — for every $2 you give, the state will add $1. Don’t miss this special opportunity to amplify your impact and help inspire the next generation of business leaders.
Our Priorities
Priorities
Inspiring Ambitious Minds
Your support for scholarships opens opportunities for students from all backgrounds to benefit from a life-changing education. Your gift can also provide them with the resources and experiences they need to make a successful transition from classroom to career.
- Scholarship Support
- Career Development
Inspiring Innovation and Great Teaching
At the Massry School of Business, our faculty don’t just teach—they inspire. Your investment helps attract the best faculty and gives them the resources to generate new insights that they bring into the classroom.
- Endowed Professorships
- Curricular Innovation
- Research Excellence
“You learn a lot and then being able to apply that into the real world is really awesome. My professors and UASBIG prepared me to do well in my internship and then, once I interned, I got a full-time job offer." — Nohl Schwandtner ’24
A Legacy of Achievement
2%
Elite distinction: We are in the Top 2% of world's business schools to hold dual AACSB accreditation in business administration and accounting.
95%
graduates employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation
50%
accounting students graduate to positions in Big 4 Accounting Firms: Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC
Top 10
Named by Wall Street Journal as one of the Top 10 public universities for finance salaries for graduates.
National Center of Academic Excellence
Designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security
Engaged alumni network
Extensive and engaged alumni network of prominent executives and business leaders
“This campaign will help the Massry School of Business realize its full potential.” - Dean Paquita Y. Davis-Friday, PhD, CPA
Campaign Stories
The Sweetest Gift
Amy Knapp's '97 career started with pouring soft serve in her small hometown of Perry, New York. Since graduating from the University at UAlbany, she has had a successful 30-year career in finance, emerging as a leader in the field. Now, she is looking to give back to the school that gave her the foundation for all she has been able to achieve.
Inspiring the Next: Steve Zelin ’84 Shares Path from UAlbany to Global Finance at Annual Massry Lecture
Steve Zelin has had a remarkable journey on the way to becoming a leader in the corporate world. Zelin recalled the steps that led him from growing up in Brooklyn to coming UAlbany to earn his bachelor's degree and then rising through the ranks of the accounting and banking industries over the course of his 40-year career at the eighth annual Massry Lecture on Friday, April 4.
UAlbany Alum Rodriguez Credits Massry Faculty, EY Partnerships With Career Growth
UAlbany alumnus Marvin Rodriguez's journey from a single-parent household to a top accounting position in New York City began with exploring the programs offered at the Massry School of Business and through the University's Living-Learning Communities. Today, Rodriguez is a shining example of why UAlbany has been recognized for the second consecutive year with Insight Into Diversity's Inspiring Programs in Business Award.
Massry Faculty Celebrate Decades of Dedication
The Massry School of Business is proud to recognize the contributions of four faculty and staff who have reached significant milestones in their tenure at the University at Albany. These individuals have contributed to Massry in many ways, from founding school programs and planning school events to fostering student success.
5 Questions with Incoming Massry School of Business Dean Paquita Davis-Friday
From executive compensation to corporate governance, incoming Massry School of Business Dean Paquita Davis-Friday has examined some of the most high-profile financial issues of the past 30 years. On February 18, Davis-Friday will take the helm at Massry, where she will leverage her experience in developing and expanding undergraduate and graduate business programs in the New York metropolitan area to increase the impact of earning a degree from UAlbany.
Contact Us
Ann Hughes
Director of Development, Massry School of Business
1400 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12206
United States
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