University of Central Florida, dubbed SpaceU, at the ASCEND conference in Las Vegas in July. Courtesy photo

University of Central Florida: “The University of Central Florida today announced a $50 million gift from finance alumnus Barry Miller ’95 — the largest single philanthropic investment in the university’s history — to establish the Barry S. Miller College of Business.

The investment will accelerate a bold new model of business education designed for a world where technology, data and decision-making are inseparable, and it will position UCF as a national leader in emerging fields that prepare students to lead with the skills the marketplace demands.

“This is a defining moment for UCF and for the College of Business,” says Board of Trustees Chair Alex Martins ’01MBA. “As an alumnus, I have seen firsthand how UCF transforms lives by opening doors to opportunity, and this extraordinary gift takes that mission to an entirely new level, giving future generations of Knights access to a world-class business education and an opportunity to achieve their full potential.”

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Baker Library | Bloomberg Center in the Spring ©Susan Young for Harvard Business School

Harvard Business School Deepens Its Integration of AI and the Case Method

Harvard Crimson: “Harvard Business School faculty are augmenting the school’s signature case method by integrating artificial intelligence simulations, avatars, and live exercises into its classrooms — an expansion of the school’s AI push that now extends beyond a single required course.

The efforts build on HBS’s introduction last year of Data Science and AI for Leaders, a required first-year course. But AI integration has since spread across hallmark classes in marketing, entrepreneurship, and organizational behavior, reshaping how students prepare for and participate in case discussions.

“We have a lot of live AI case exercises we’ve built and deployed in class,” said HBS professor Mitchell B. Weiss, describing “AI-based simulations, AI-based avatars, a sort of AI-based building” now used in the classroom.

Master’s in business administration students have access to a broad suite of AI platforms, including ChatGPT, Harvard AI Sandbox, Claude, Claude Code, Lovable, Julius AI, Manus, and Gamma, according to HBS professor Iavor I. Bojinov.”

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Toronto Rotman Names Interim Dean

Rotman School of Management: “Prof. Joseph Milner, Vice-Dean, MBA Programs, has been appointed by the University of Toronto as the Interim Dean of the Rotman School of Management for a one-year term beginning on July 1, 2026.

As previously announced, Dean Susan Christoffersen was appointed as the University’s Presidential Advisor on Innovation Investments, and as result is completing her term on June 30, 2026.

“Prof. Milner is widely respected across Rotman and brings great depth of knowledge and energy to the role, having worked collaboratively on many different initiatives and programs with students, faculty, staff and alumni,” says Dean Christoffersen. “He has been an integral part of our Executive Leadership Team, serving as a key collaborative strategic partner with great insights and advice.”

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Survey: MBA Hiring Expected to Increase…With AI Mastery Being the Differentiator

Concordia University St. Paul: “Employer expectations for MBA graduates are shifting as AI becomes part of everyday business work. Hiring teams are adjusting what they look for in management and leadership candidates. For professionals preparing for MBA-level roles, understanding those expectations can clarify which skills matter most. To capture that perspective, a questionnaire conducted on behalf of Concordia University, St. Paul (CSP Global) surveyed 500 managers involved in MBA hiring decisions.

This questionnaire aimed to reveal how employers plan to hire and evaluate MBA talent in 2026. The findings highlight where demand is expected to grow, which skills employers now treat as baseline and where recent MBA hires often fall short. For current and prospective MBA students, the results offer a view of how employer expectations are changing and what that means for career readiness.

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