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 School of Business...IN THE NEWS

 

Dr. Monica Amadio Headshot

Congratulations, Dr. Monica Amadio  and all other Stockton University community members who were named to the 2026 NJBIZ Education Power List! 👏🏽🎉

Best of the Press 2026

We are proud to celebrate THREE outstanding Hospitality, Tourism & Event Management alumni who have been nominated for "Best Event Planner" in this year's Best of the Press:

  • Chelsea String - Linwood Country Club
  • Heather Berchtold - Josie Kelly's Public House
  • Elaina Gill - The Smithville Inn

Donna Albano and student working on a computer

Congratulations to Dr. Donna Albano, Stockton University professor of Hospitality, Tourism & Event Management, on being featured in Shore Local News! 

In the article, Dr. Albano shares her insights on hospitality education, the evolving tourism industry, career opportunities, and preparing the next generation of hospitality professionals.

Palatnik and Chen

Professor Barry R. Palatnik & Professor Jiajin (Sandy) Chen were featured in WalletHub's piece about credit cards for bad credit.

Noel Criscione-Naylor

Congratulations to Dr. Noel Criscione-Naylor, Professor and Program Chair of Hospitality, Tourism & Event Management, on being named one of the NJBIZ Leading Women in Business 2026 honorees! 

Awards recipients from this year and last gather for a photo.

Stockton Alumni were honored at the annual Alumni Achievement Awards on June 18th, including our very own School of Business alumni Alex Eckmeder., who was given the Future Leaders Award. 

 

Joy Jones Headshot

Associate Professor Dr. Joy Jones contrubuted to a newly released book Exploring Communication Anxiety and Apprehension: Research, Pedagogy, and Practice (Routledge). Her chapter focuses on Political Communication Apprehension (PCA), a construct she developed to examine the anxiety and avoidance individuals may experience during political conversations.

Read more about it, here.

Jane Bokunewicz Headshot

Professor Jane Bokunewicz was featured in WalletHub's piece about international credit cards.

Betta Gamma Sigma 2026 Inductees

We are proud to celebrate our newest Beta Gamma Sigma inductees, honored during our ceremony on Thursday, April 23rd. This prestigious recognition reflects their outstanding academic achievements and commitment to excellence in business.

Click here for more information on our induction ceremony!

Students attend the Accounting Awards Ceremony

The School of Business recently celebrated student achievement, leadership, and alumni excellence at our Accounting & Finance Award Ceremony, hosted by the Accounting & Finance Society.

Award Winners:

  • Academic Excellence: Dylan Snyder
  • Involvement Recognition: Jackson Van, Mohammad Hassan, Evan Zita, Kevin Esposito, Stella Beliaeva, Elizabeth Jafolla
  • Innovative Thinker: Sarah Laskowski
  • Distinguished Alumni: Dan Barbera, Nick Guidotti, Thomas Baldosaro

We also recognized our graduating seniors and extend sincere thanks to our donors, faculty, and supporters for making this event possible.

More info can be found here.

School of Business Staff attend Business Day

Second Annual Business Day at Stockton University 

The School of Business welcomed students from Barnegat Township, Southern Regional, and Winslow Township High Schools for an engaging day on campus exploring business education and student life.

Participants rotated through interactive stations including Esports Management, a preview of the upcoming Finance Lab, student panels, and a campus dining experience. Admissions led tours, while Career Education & Development highlighted resources like the Suit Closet and offered a tie-tying workshop.

The day also featured a special visit from Talon and a lively Business Bucks Challenge that kept students on their toes!

Thank you to all who joined us for another successful Business Day!

Palatnik and Chen

Congratulations to ProfessorsBarry PalatnikandJIAJIN CHENof the Stockton University School of Business for being featured as expert contributors in WalletHub’s article, What Is a Budget.

Palatnik and Chen

Congratulations to Professors Barry Palatnik and Jiajin (Sandy) Chen for being featured in WalletHub's piece about credit cards for people with no credit. You can read the full article here.

Ellen Kraft Headshot

Professor Ellen Kraft was recently featured in WalletHub's article about Cheap Car Insurance Study. You can find the full article here.

Dr. Noel Criscione-Naylor Headshot

Congratulations to Professor Noel Criscione-Naylor for being featured in WalletHub’s latest article, “Best Winter Holiday Destinations in 2025.”

Ellen Kraft Headshot

Professor and Chair of Business Analytics, Ellen Kraft, was recently featured in WalletHub's article about No-Fault Insurance Guide. You can read the ful article here. 

Jennifer Barr Headshot

Marketing Professor Jennifer Barr was recently featured in WalletHub's review of the Discover Cash Back Credit Card. You can read the full article here.

Four SEBA attendees pose for photo opp.

Stockton University School of Business held it's 5th annual Summer Entrepreneurship & Business Academy this past July. The program is designed for rising high school juniors and seniors, and is designed to give students an in depth look into entrepreneurship and how to successfully run a business. Read all about this year's business plan competition, here.

Michael Busler Headshot

Finance Professor and Program Chair, Dr. Michael Busler, was recently featured in WalletHub's piece about budget catergoies. You can read the full article here.

Ellen Kraft Headshot

Professor and Chair of Business Analytics, Ellen Kraft, was recently featured in WalletHub's article "How Much Does Insurance Go Up After an Accident." You can read the ful article here. 

Stockton Accounting Students Attend NJCPA Conference

Excited to share that our Accounting students attended the annual NJCPA Conference from June 3-6 held in Atlantic City, New Jersey! This was a fantastic opportunity for them to learn from industry leaders, network with professionals, and gain real-world insights into the accounting field. We’re proud of our students for taking this step toward their future success!
Special Thank You to Daniel Barbera for always going above and beyond for our students.

Professor Barry Palatnik and Graduate Student Nicholas Guidotti

Congratulations to Accounting Professor Dr.Barry Palatnikand Graduate Student Nicholas Guidotti on their recent publication, "Are we Preparing New CPAs with the Right Education Skills?" which was featured in the NJCPA Focus Blog. 
 
You can read the full article here.

Palatnik and Chen

Congratulations to Professors Barry Palatnik and Jiajin (Sandy) Chen for being featured in WalletHub's Credit Card Interest Rates Guide. Their expertise and insights in financial education are truly commendable, and this recognition highlights their valuable contribution to the field. We're proud to have faculty members who are making a notable impact in financial literacy and research.
 
You can read their full article here.

Students attend Business Day

Wednesday, March 19th was an exciting day at Stockton University! Our School of Business proudly hosted its inaugural Business Day event, welcoming over 200 enthusiastic high school students to explore the amazing opportunities we offer. From engaging presentations to hands-on networking activities, and even a visit from our very own Talon, attendees gained valuable insights into the world of business and the unique programs we provide. Thank you to everyone who made this event a huge success! We can't wait to see these bright young minds in our future classes! 📚✨

Ning Ye

Assistant Professor Ning Ye coauthored a publication titled, "BMW Is Powerful, Beemer Is Not: Nickname Branding Impairs Brand Performance," which was published in the Journal of Marketing.
 
Congratulations, Ning!

Jennifer Barr Headshot

Professor Jennifer Barr was recently featured in WalletHub's piece about Cheap Car Insurance in New Jersey. 

Rifat Mahmud and Joy Jones

Joy Jones, Associate Professor of Business Administration - Management, and School of Business alum Rifat Mahmud recently published a case titled, "People Management Skills in Practice: A Case Study Collection."

Ellen Kraft Headshot

 Professor Ellen Kraft was recently featured in WalletHub's piece about First Credit Cards.

AMIA Symposium Presentation

Congratulations to Computer Science major, Jeannine Elmasri, and Computer Science Professor, Dr. Duo (Helen) Wei, on your impressive presentation at the AMIA conference! 

Barry Palatnik Jiajin (Sandy) Chen Headshot

Associate Professor of Accounting Barry Palatnik & Associate Professor of Finance Jiajin (Sandy) Chen were recently featured in WalletHub's piece about Emergency Loans For Rent.

Pitch Now Event

CALLING ALL ENTREPRENEURS!
 
Compete in Stockton's First Pitch Competition hosted by the Stockton Entrepreneurship Club!
 
Open to all Stockton University Students, both undergraduate and graduate.
 
Click here for more information.

Ospreys Give Thank You

Ospreys Give 2024 was a huge success! Thank You too all those who donated. Check out more information here.

Lydia Pool Recieves Writing Award

Congratulations to HTMS major Lydia Pool who became the newest recipient of the Paul D. Staller '97 Writing Center Tutor Award!
 
Read the full article here.

Michael Busler Headshot

Finance Professor, Dr. Michael Busler, was recently featured in WalletHub's piece about the Cheapest Cars to Insure.

Professor Ellen Kraft Headshot

Business Analytics Professor, Dr. Ellen Kraft, was recently featured in WalletHub's piece about Cheap Car Insurance in New Jersey.

EIC Announces New Members

Congratulations to Associate Professor Noel Criscione-Naylor, Assistant Professor Jennifer Aarons, and Information Security Officer Demetrios Roubos on becoming new members of the Esports Innovation Center's Advisory Board!

Sage and Francisco on campus

Computer Science major Francisco Vizcaino-Martinez '20 and Business Administration major Sage Del Valle '20 met as Stockton students and started their company in their dorm rooms. 
 
Read the full article here.

Distinguished Professor Latourette outside of NYU Law School

Distinguished Professor Audrey Latourette was appointed to the Summer Scholar in Residence Program at NYU's Washington Square campus in New York City.
 
Professor Latourette can be seen here at the courtyard entrance of NYU's School of Law where her research related to First Amendment rights of faculty was conducted.

Trang Do

CONGRATULATIONS to Accounting Major Thi Linh Trang Do, for recently earning a $5,000 scholarship from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)!

Trang, who was also inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the International Business Honor Society, will be interning at Capaldi Reynolds this Fall and continuing her studies in our MBA Program.