5 Qs with Kyle Schirmann, Assistant Professor of Management
After building a successful career in technology and corporate strategy, Kyle Schirmann is embarking on a new chapter as Assistant Professor of Management for Massry. Before he joins in the fall, Schirmann took the time to reflect on his journey to Massry, his teaching style and what he looks forward to in his new role.
5 Questions with Blaine Horton, Assistant Professor of Management
Blaine Horton believes in trying new things. His latest experience is joining the Massry School of Business as an Assistant Professor of Management. Before starting in the fall, Horton shared his life philosophy, being “terminally artistic,” and what he looks forward to most about his new adventure at Massry.
Opening Doors, Changing Lives
For students with ambition, the right opportunity can be transformative.
CTG UAlbany, CDTA Explore AI Tools for Bus Shelter Maintenance
Researchers and students at CTG UAlbany are helping CDTA address that challenge using mobile sensors and artificial intelligence. Through an ongoing partnership, CTG UAlbany has adapted its Community Asset Tracker platform to identify maintenance conditions at bus shelters using AI-enabled camera sensors mounted on CDTA buses.
Massry Co-Op Program Connects Students with Regional Employers
A new new co-op initiative places students into full-time, paid roles for four to five months during the academic semester, allowing them to gain immersive workplace experience before returning to classes the following term.
A Unique Journey, a Rewarding Destination
Donna Brown ’78 built a global finance career — from Manhattan to Taiwan — before becoming a trailblazing CFO and mentor. Through a scholarship and planned gift to Massry, she and her husband are helping ambitious students pursue their own rewarding career journeys.
Massry School of Business Honors Students at Graduating Student Achievement Awards
Held on May 14, the Graduating Student Achievement Awards honored standout graduating students across all Massry programs, from marketing to finance to the MBA program. These awards recognize students who demonstrated exceptional project work, research and contributions to Massry over the 2025–2026 academic year.
MBA Students Bring Data-Driven Strategies to Local Businesses
In a Massry School of Business MBA course this semester, students are working directly with local organizations to solve real marketing challenges, developing strategies grounded in research, industry insight and real-time collaboration.