Explore the latest highlights and happenings from the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business, including the launch of the Ethics VIBES podcast from the Viragh Institute for Business Ethics, community engagement at HARP鈥檚 Wags, Whiskers & Wings Summer PAWty, and the School鈥檚 Academic Year-End Celebration honoring alumni, partners, and faculty achievements.
Introducing the Ethics VIBES Podcast
From the Albert P. Viragh Institute for Business
The Albert P. Viragh Institute for Business Ethics (VIBE) has launched a new podcast series that discusses ethical decision-making in modern business. The podcast, titled Ethics VIBES, is hosted by Dr. David Wasieleski, the Executive Director of the Albert P. Viragh Institute for Business Ethics, Editor-in-Chief of the Business and Society Review, and the Albert Paul Viragh Professor in Business Ethics. Podcast guests will include business executives, entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders, and 91制片厂 alumni.
Ethics VIBES was created to bridge the academic and professional communities through thoughtful discussions about the ethical dilemmas faced by organizations.
鈥淲e offer compelling discussions with regional entrepreneurs, CEOs of local nonprofits, and experts in artificial intelligence,鈥� said Wasieleski. 鈥淭hese interviews provide insight into how business leaders solve ethical challenges in their organizations, so podcast subscribers can learn new approaches for handling situations in their own lives.鈥�
The first three episodes examine the ethics of entrepreneurship and the unintended consequences that can result from new ventures. This sub-series is titled 鈥淭he Destructive Side of Entrepreneurship鈥� and includes the following episodes:
- Episode One: 鈥淐lean Plate, Clear Conscience鈥� features Nolan Sulpizio (B鈥�24) of Clean Plate Innovations
- Episode Two: 鈥淎vatar image Microalgae, Big Impact鈥� features Dan Fucich (B鈥�15) of AlgenAir
- Episode Three: 鈥淐omfort Meets Conscience鈥� features Julian Rizza (B鈥�15, MS 鈥�20) and Serena Rizza of Hugh & Honey
News Information
Wags, Whiskers & Wings
Summer PAWty Hosted by HARP
The Palumbo-Donahue School of Business was delighted to sponsor the Wags, Whiskers & Wings Summer PAWty hosted by the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh (HARP). As the largest animal welfare organization in the region, HARP has an incredible legacy of compassion and care.
As a member of the board of directors, Dr. Dean McFarlin, along with the School鈥檚 faculty and staff, are especially proud to support HARP鈥檚 fundraising efforts alongside many other local companies.
Academic Year End Celebration
Summer Happy Hour
In August 2025, the School celebrated an extraordinary year of achievements. We welcomed alumni, corporate sponsors, and advisory council members at Dollar Bank鈥檚 stunning Pittsburgh headquarters for a rooftop event of relationship-building, networking, and celebration.
