Student Spotlight
Sacks-Herenstein Center Announces Two Graduate Fellowship Cohorts YU extends a warm welcome to the distinguished members of the 2023–2024 cohort of Sacks Research Scholars and Sacks Impact Scholars. Each fellowship provides a unique opportunity for graduate students from across YU’s diverse graduate and professional schools to strengthen their leadership skills and deepen their expertise in their respective fields. The Sacks Research Scholars Fellowship is comprised of graduate students from Azrieli, GPATS, Revel, and RIETS. The Sacks Impact Scholars Fellowship brings together a diverse and interdisciplinary group of students from Cardozo Law, Ferkauf School of Psychology, the Fish Center, the Katz School of Science and Health, Sy Syms School of Business and Wurzweiler School of Social Work. READ MORE
Sy Syms Students Win First Place in TAMID Global Case Competition TAMID, a global non-profit, operates on 57 university campuses worldwide with a singular mission: to foster enduring professional connections between students and the Israeli business community. Each year, TAMID chapters send their top teams to compete in the global Case Competition. This year, YU’s team secured victory for the second time in three years, thanks to these standout Sy Syms students:
Jake Schochet (’24SB)
Liorah Yaghoubzar (’25SB)
Ezra Wallach (’25SB)
Record Turnout at Finance and Accounting Fair From KPMG to UBS, the region’s premier financial and accounting firms turned out in full force at this year’s Finance and Accounting Fair, organized by the Shevet Glaubach Center. More than 215 students seized the opportunity to explore full-time and internship opportunities with representatives from 24 companies, making this year’s event one of the most diverse and well-attended in recent history.
Faculty News
Dean Karen Bacon to Assume New Academic Leadership Role Dr. Karen Bacon , the Mordecai D. Katz and Dr. Monique C. Katz Dean of the Under- graduate Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Yeshiva University, has been named associate vice president for academic affairs. In her new position, she will work closely with YU’s provost and deans to further advance academic affairs and enhance student life. Dr. Bacon, will transition into her new role once a successor is identified through a national search. READ MORE
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