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Scotiabank renews partnership Smith to help build an AI-ready workforce
Scotiabank is investing $2.5 million over five years in a renewed partnership with Queen’s University and Smith School of Business to provide ongoing support to the Scotiabank Centre for Analytics & AI.
Smith celebrates contributions to research and teaching
Last month, the school recognized eight faculty and two students during the annual Research Excellence Awards and new alumni established Teaching Excellence Awards.
Smith and ESAN University launch double-degree pathway
Beginning in 2027, ESAN’s Bachelor of Business Administration students will have the opportunity to earn a Smith Commerce degree alongside their ESAN BBA.
2026 Dare to Dream winners announced
Four-early stage companies founded by Smith students have secured $15,000 in funding and resources to help grow their ventures.
Smith Business Insight
Exploration, commentary and perspective from Smith faculty and experts.
How Business Leaders Can Contribute to Economic Reconciliation
The Mastercard Foundation’s Danbi Cho shares how corporate Canada can engage more meaningfully with Indigenous peoples, businesses and communities
A Leader’s Guide to Year-Round Pride
Workplaces can do a lot more to support 2SLGBTQIA+ communities than flying a flag in June. Here are three ideas
The Hidden Risk in ESG Harmonization
Standardizing how companies measure sustainability gives executives a clearer target to game
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