Our History
The Palumbo-Donahue School of Business has a rich history of delivering business education grounded in ethics, innovation, and leadership. Since its founding in 1913, the School has been dedicated to providing a student-centered education rooted in practical, real-world applications. Our students emerge as difference-making leaders, driving change with integrity, social responsibility, sustainability, and global citizenship at the forefront of their endeavors.
The Business of Difference Making庐
At the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business, we transform students through innovative, high-impact, experiential education that prepares them to drive meaningful change in their careers and the world. The Business of Difference Making庐 is more than a tagline鈥攊t鈥檚 the philosophy that shapes our programs, our culture, and our daily work.
By creating a culture of mutual respect, collaboration, and open idea exchange, our faculty, staff, and students work together to address the evolving needs of students. Guided by ethical leadership, financial stewardship, and a shared commitment to continuous improvement, we are proud to be developing the next generation of forward-thinking, difference-making leaders in both their professional and personal lives.
Creating a Legacy of Excellence
We prepare students to lead with purpose. Through nationally ranked programs, strong student outcomes, and support from dedicated faculty and staff, our students gain the skills and confidence to succeed. Industry-connected initiatives like our Executive-in-Residence program and active Advisory Councils ensure real-world learning is at the heart of everything we do.
Our Vision
We aspire to be the best student-focused business school known for鈥�
- Difference-making education that instills the inclusive Spiritan mindset and transforms lives
- In-demand graduates who change companies and the world for the better
- Innovative thought leadership that improves business and society
Our Mission
We develop sought-after business leaders who possess the ethical character, Spiritan mindset, and solutions-oriented skills needed to be global difference makers. We accomplish this through faculty and staff who deeply engage our students, alumni, and community partners to create...
- Educational experiences that improve lives
- Solutions to important business and social challenges
- Thought leadership with lasting societal impact
Values that Drive Us Forward
Our Students: We are passionate about instilling practical wisdom in our students that positions them for success
Ethics and integrity: We are driven by the principles of honesty, fairness, accountability, transparency and moral courage
Inclusiveness and belonging: We encourage diversity in all forms and strive to create a culture of inclusiveness, equity and collaboration
Improving the world: We develop leaders who serve others, create positive environmental change, and develop innovative solutions to business and societal challenges
Scholarship that matters: We pursue difference-making research that shapes disciplines, revolutionizes teaching and transforms business and society.
Our key strengths include deep connections to the business community, a student-centered environment, project-based learning and exceptional faculty. These align perfectly with the growing emphasis on applied, real-world experiences, where students can build vital skills and tackle meaningful business challenges.