Gabelli School of Business serves as Host for 2023 Edition of the UN PRME Global Forum

Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business served as the host of the UN PRME Global Forum, during which a dynamic program of content and purpose-driven speakers focused on the critical topic of how business education can help advance the sustainable development agenda. The UN Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) is a United Nations Global Compact- supported initiative with the mission to inspire and champion responsible management education, research, and thought leadership globally. It convened business school leaders, faculty members, students, businesses, and sustainable development organizations for a Responsible Management Education Week, which was held on June 12–16, 2023, in New York City. The goal was to advance responsible management education and its impact worldwide. The 11th Edition of the PRME Global Forum was part of this week and took place on June 13–14 at Fordham’s Lincoln Center campus. Key themes included connecting for pedagogical impact, climate impact, digital impact, and leadership impact.

Lerzan Aksoy, Ph.D., dean and George N. Jean Ph.D. Chair of the Gabelli School of Business, a leading advocate for the integration of ESG in business education, delivered remarks at the forum and provided commentary on academic research contributing to societal impact. “We are thrilled to be hosting a conference of this magnitude at the Gabelli School, supporting the efforts of UN PRME in exploring the ways business education can advance and promote critical ESG initiatives,” she stated. “The subject matter of this important event is closely aligned with the mission and vision of the Gabelli School, which is a pioneer in this space. We welcome colleagues from across higher education and a wide range of industry sectors, who will work together to move a sustainable agenda forward—in and outside of the classroom.”

Professor Michael Pirson, Ph.D., director of the Center for Humanistic Management at the Gabelli School, and the James A. F. Stoner Endowed Chair in the Global Sustainability Leading People and Organizations area, delivered opening remarks for the “Connecting for Leadership Impact” segment on the second day of the forum, which was focused on “The Rise in Humanistic Leadership.” He also led a breakout session on this emerging topic.