Student Engagement

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Our students, the next generation of business leaders, have the power to shape the future of business to be more responsible and sustainable.

The Responsible Business Center and the Gabelli School of Business are committed to equipping our students with the tools, skills, and knowledge necessary to become agents of positive change in their communities and workplace.

Participating in Responsible Business Center programming and initiatives will help to build your relationships with executives, researchers, policymakers, nonprofit staff, and fellow students who want to work together with you to make a difference.

We want to hear from you! If you are a Gabelli student interested in getting more involved with the Center, please contact Dr. Kate Kennon.

Opportunities to engage in Sustainability at Fordham Gabelli

  • The RBC awards annual financial fellowships to Gabelli undergraduate and graduate students whose career interests focus on responsible decision-making as related to modern business, exploring the intersection of profitability and ethical issues. Learn more here. 

  • Gabelli School Master’s Students have the opportunity to take part in a certification program geared towards becoming a Responsible Business Leader in today’s world. The Responsible Business Leadership Certification program will help you identify your core values and build skill sets that enable you to lead effectively and responsibly. You will cultivate a growth mindset through self-reflection and define what Responsible Business Leadership means to you. Learn more about Responsible Business Leadership Certification here.

  • The Gabelli School of Business offers many courses designed to enhance your knowledge of sustainability and responsible business.  Embracing these courses, even those beyond your typical field of study, can equip you with the knowledge needed to make impactful contributions and informed business decisions. Explore the comprehensive array of sustainability-related offerings across all academic areas to embark on a holistic education journey.

    View Sustainability Courses

  • Gabelli School student organizations are actively engaged in ESG-related activities, with Gabelli Net Impact leading the charge as a nationwide network dedicated to sustainability and responsible business practices. Net Impact represents a new generation of business leaders committed to addressing pressing sustainability challenges and dispelling the misconception that business and social impact are mutually exclusive. As a member, you can explore career opportunities, connect with like-minded peers, and participate in impactful community initiatives. Join an undergraduate or graduate Net Impact chapter at Fordham!

  • Do you have an idea for a startup business that would add something positive to your community, to society, or to the environment? Workshop your idea and join other like-minded students in the Fordham Foundry, the university’s small-business incubator. The Foundry sponsors several business pitch competitions each year which offer seed funding to develop your company, and it is connected with an angel-investment fund that invests up to $25,000 in promising businesses founded by Fordham students and alumni.