The LHBS continues to demonstrate its commitment to excellence in education and research. Take a moment to see the highlights of our recent accomplishments in faculty recruitment, student achievements, and scholarly pursuits.
Faculty Searches
LHBS is currently conducting faculty searches for multiple departments, with appointments set to begin in Fall 2025:
- Economics, Finance, and Real Estate:
- Tenure-Track (Real Estate focus): Prof. Guoyang Yang has accepted the position and will join LHBS in September.
- Lecturer (Finance focus): On-campus interviews are scheduled for the week of May 5.
- Management and Leadership:
- Tenure-Track (Entrepreneurship focus): Interviews are scheduled for April 18, 21, and 30.
Student Awards and Recognition
On April 17, 2025, LHBS hosted its annual Student Awards and Recognition Reception, celebrating the outstanding achievements of its students across various programs and disciplines. Congratulations to Marcus Gore, for the highest GPA. Several other students received awards in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Management and Leadership, and Marketing and Management, Marketing and International Business, and the MBA Program. But special congratulations to our #TannerPurdy who was named the Outstanding Student in Finance and Real Estate. The Business Council distributed additional awards, which are highlighted in this edition’s Student Engagement article.
8th Annual Hess Excellence in Scholarship Series
The Hess Excellence in Scholarship Series, held on April 24, 2025, showcased the innovative research and special projects of LHBS students. With 22 submissions, the competition highlighted the diverse talents and interests within the school. The top five projects were:
- First Place: Kyle Bleiweis and Nick Brewer “Evaluating Algorithmic Trading Strategies in Cryptocurrency: A Risk-Adjusted Comparison of Active vs. Passive Management”
- Second Place: Ashley Zingillioglu “Gamification in Special Education: ‘Talking with my Classmates,’ Interactive Social Story for Students with Autism”
- Third Place: Blake Marushak “ShackConsulting: Harnessing AI for Smarter Learning and Innovation”
- Fourth Place: Rachel L. Van Dalinda “Municipal Bonds Marked as Green Instrument Indicators in the State of New Jersey”
- Fifth Place: Sherly Gonzalez Lopes “Green Marketing: Environmental Irresponsibility and Its Effect on Sales”
These projects demonstrate the wide range of expertise being developed at LHBS, from cutting-edge financial strategies to innovative applications in education and sustainability.
The Leon Hess Business School continues to foster an environment of academic excellence, preparing students for leadership roles in various business sectors while contributing to important research in their respective fields.