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Penn State Smeal Programs ranked in U.S. News & World Report

The Penn State Smeal College of Business has been ranked No. 23 out of 532 schools in the U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Undergraduate Business Programs.” Smeal has also been recognized in key business specialties including supply chain management/logistics (10), production/operations management (13), and management (28). Read the full story here.

INFORMS Names Class of 2024 Fellows

Russell R. Barton, CAP, of Pennsylvania State University is being honored for contributions at the interface of operations research and statistics; for distinguished service to INFORMS, the Simulation Society, and Quality, Reliability and Statistics Section; and for encouraging excellence in practice through university and industrial education. Read the full story here.

Penn State Smeal Doctoral Student's Paper Recognized by International Society

A research paper written by Dongsheng Li, a doctoral candidate in the Penn State Smeal College of Business Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems, was selected as a finalist in the Sixth Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) Applied Research Challenge 2024. Read the full story here.

SCIS Department Recognized by Supply Chain Digital as One of the Top Supply Chain Program's Globally

As one of the first and largest supply chain programs in the nation, Smeal's program is pioneered by leading faculty experts and designed to prepare graduates for a seamless integration into industry. Read the full story here.

Lieutenant Colonel Michael “Adam” Taylor and Major Sean O’Rourke, 2023-24 Marine Corps Fellows

Each year, two Marines undergo a competitive selective process to be chosen for the Marine Corps Logistics Fellowship Program at Penn State. This year’s Marine Corps Fellows are Taylor and O’Rourke. A partnership between the Marine Corps and Penn State has made this fellowship program possible, which condenses the Master of Supply Chain Management program offered online through Penn State World Campus into a one-year hybrid program that combines online courses with classes MBA students take through Smeal. Read the full story here.

U.S. News & World Report Rankings

The University ranked No. 21 out of 523 schools for Best Undergraduate Business Programs, up two spots from a year ago. In business specialty programs, Penn State had five ranked in the top 25 of their respective categories: supply chain management/logistics (8); production /operations management (11); management (17); marketing (24); and accounting (25). Read the full story here.

Smeal Rolls Out New Resident Master of Supply Chain Management Program

The Penn State Smeal College of Business has announced the addition of a new one-year residential master’s program designed for early career individuals looking to pursue leadership roles in the supply chain field. The college is now accepting applications for Fall 2024 enrollment in the new residential Master of Supply Chain Management program. Read the full story here.

Penn State Adds New Online Program in Project and Supply Chain Management

Penn State World Campus is offering a new online undergraduate degree that focuses on project and supply chain management. The new program comes as demand for jobs in this field is forecast to increase significantly in the next eight years.

The Bachelor of Science in Project and Supply Chain Management is a 120-credit program that provides students with skills and knowledge to effectively manage projects, programs, and supply chains. Read the full story here.