RPI Lally

We’re excited to welcome Edgar Ancona as the keynote speaker for the Lally School of Management Graduation Celebration this Thursday! 🎓

In his recent feature, “From Uncertainty to Impact: Edgar Ancona's Lessons in Leadership, Mentorship, and Lifelong Learning", Edgar reflects on the importance of resilience, mentorship, and leading through uncertainty, themes that strongly resonate with this year’s graduates as they prepare for their next chapter.

Join us live via our Facebook event as we celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 and hear Edgar’s inspiring message!

Read more about Edgar’s story here: https://lally.rpi.edu/engage/news/announcements/uncertainty-impact-edgar-anconas-lessons-leadership-mentorship-and

The Lally School of Management congratulates Dr. Vitor Ferreira on successfully defending his PhD in Management. 🎓

His dissertation, “Strategy and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: A Multi-Level Inquiry into Firm Strategy, Policy Design, and Risk,” reflects the depth and rigor of Lally’s doctoral program and advances research at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and policy.

Join us in congratulating Dr. Ferreira on this milestone achievement, we look forward to the continued impact of his scholarship in academia and beyond. 👏

Read more: https://lally.rpi.edu/engage/news/announcements/vitor-f-m-ferreira-lally-phd-candidate-earns-doctorate-research

Big ideas, real impact. 💡

Lally senior Heman Kolla has been awarded the Goldstein Prize from the Severino Center for Technological Entrepreneurship for his novel work in quantum innovation. His achievement highlights how emerging technologies are shaping the future of business and society. 🙌

Congratulations to all the winners and innovators! 🎉

Read more: https://lally.rpi.edu/engage/news/announcements/senior-heman-kolla-wins-goldstein-prize-quantum-innovation-novel