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The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute hosted its inaugural Experiential Learning in Finance Conference in New York City on June 27, 2025, bringing together more than 100 finance professors from 27 countries. The conference focused on experiential learning approaches in finance education and among the distinguished speakers was Golden Griffin Fund Director Steve Gattuso, who shared insights that few in academia can claim: the secrets behind coaching a team to a global championship.
Gattuso has director Canisius University’s Golden Griffin Fund since 2013 and built it into a national model for experiential finance education. Under his leadership, Canisius has earned a reputation as a powerhouse in the annual CFA Institute Research Challenge, a global competition in financial analysis and valuation.
At the conference, Gattuso presented on the strategies and practices that have contributed to the GGF’s long-standing success. His session focused specifically on the pedagogical benefits for finance students who participate in the annual CFA Institute Research Challenge. Gattuso explained the how the experience gives students the opportunity to apply the theoretical finance concepts they learn in the classroom to real-world situations, “which enables them to understand the theory at a much deeper level.”
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Submitted by: University Communications
We’re thrilled to share that Canisius has advanced to the voting round of the 2025 Buffalo News Best of 716! We will need your support to help us claim the title of Best University in the 716 once again! Voting is open from July 15th through July 29th, every vote counts! Voting details will be shared before voting begins. Go Griffs!
Submitted by: University Communications
Canisius University is the recipient of a significant Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) grant from the New York State Department of Education. The five-year grant will provide approximately $222,400 annually to support underrepresented students pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and health-related fields. CSTEP is a competitive statewide program that awards grants to postsecondary institutions to help increase diversity in professional licensure careers.
At Canisius, the CSTEP program is projected to serve upwards of 90 historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students each year, from 2025 through 2030. The program will focus on undergraduate students pursuing degrees in biochemistry, biology, biomedical sciences, chemistry, clinical lab science, computer science, data science, environmental science, kinesiology, mathematics and psychology.
“New York’s investment in Canisius strengthens our ability to support students who bring diverse perspectives and talents to STEM fields,” says Vice President for Academic Affairs Bridget Niland, JD, PhD. “This grant enables us to provide more of the academic and professional development resources our students need to achieve their full potential and become the next generation of leaders in these high-demand careers.”
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Submitted by: University Communications
The Canisius University Alumni Association has named four graduates as recipients of its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award – the highest honor for alumni achievement. The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes individuals who have excelled in their chosen fields and who, through exemplary leadership, add distinction to their respective professions. Canisius University has conferred more than 220 Distinguished Alumni Awards since the recognition was established in 1975. The 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award honorees are:
Thomas Barnett ’79, owner and founder of Tom Barnett New York, a luxury menswear company;
Mark Johnson ’94, senior vice president and community development manager for the Commonwealth of Virginia at Truist;
Carla Sacco MSEd ’09, a multifaceted performer, educator and humanitarian; and
Thomas White ’80, MD, a distinguished internal medicine physician with more than 40 years of experience.
The Canisius University Alumni Association is also introducing an Emerging Leader Award this year. The award recognizes an alumna/us who is 40 years of age or younger and has demonstrated exceptional achievement early in their careers while embodying the Jesuit values of service to others, and a commitment to excellence that defines the Canisius experience.
Demario Strickland ’06, MS ’18, EdD, is the inaugural recipient of the Emerging Leader Award. He is the newly appointed superintendent of Mount Vernon City School District in Mount Vernon, NY.
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The Distinguished Alumni Award and Emerging Leader Award will be conferred during ceremonies on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center.
Submitted by: University Communications
