Spring 2026 Issue
A Legacy in Motion
It is with great pride and gratitude that I welcome you to the newest edition of The Peter J. Tobin College of Business Alumni Magazine. This year marks a series of meaningful milestones for our community, including the 25th anniversary of the Tobin College of Business and the 125th anniversary of The Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science (GSRM). As we celebrate these achievements, we also look ahead to the 100th anniversary of St. John’s College of Business in 2027.
Together, these milestones reflect a legacy that spans more than a century, defined by innovation, resilience, and a commitment to preparing students for meaningful careers. That legacy continues through you. Your achievements and leadership across industries exemplify the very best of a Tobin education, and we deeply value your continued engagement and support.
At Tobin, we are committed not only to academic rigor, but to developing professionals who lead with purpose, adaptability, and integrity. This commitment is reflected in the launch of the Wirth Center for Professional Development and its Professional Engagement Program (PEP), a new initiative designed to further strengthen how our students prepare for the demands of today’s business world.
The strength of our alumni network remains a powerful extension of this mission. Through mentorship, career opportunities, and ongoing engagement, you help shape the student experience and open doors for future generations of Johnnies.
In this issue, we explore one of the most transformative forces shaping the future of business: the integration of artificial intelligence into education and practice. These stories highlight how our students, faculty, and alumni are engaging with emerging technologies and leading in a rapidly evolving world.
As this publication continues to grow, I invite you to be part of its evolution. We welcome your stories and perspectives as we celebrate the collective impact of the Tobin community.
Thank you for your continued support. It is an honor to serve as your Dean, and I look forward to building on our legacy together.
The future of Tobin is bright.
Warm regards,
Maciek Nowak, Ph.D.
Dean, The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
St. John’s University
Magazine Highlights
40 Under 40
The "40 Under 40" recognition celebrates 40 young leaders under the age of 40 who have demonstrated exceptional achievement, innovation, and community impact in their fields.
Forming Intelligence for Humanity
Ronald Weidner ’81CBA has spent much of his career working inside complex systems. From early roles at Commerzbank and large-scale urban redevelopment projects to founding the global sustainability platform Greenprint and advising initiatives such as Google X’s Anori, his work has focused on a single question: what happens when intelligence scales faster than the systems designed to guide it?
AI in the Classroom
If artificial intelligence is redefining modern business, it is also reshaping how business is taught. As students prepare to enter an AI-driven global economy marked by rapid technological change and new ethical questions, The Peter J. Tobin College of Business is ensuring that innovation begins in the classroom.
Where in the world is Johnnie? From Tobin to Transforming Poland
When Leszek Balcerowicz arrived in New York as a graduate student, he could not have anticipated the role he would later play in reshaping the economic future of an entire nation. Decades later, Balcerowicz would become closely associated with Poland’s transition from a centrally planned economy to a market-based system—one of the most consequential economic transformations in post–Cold War Europe.
Connections That Shape Careers: Inside Tobin’s MentorPlace Program
MentorPlace is a cornerstone of Tobin’s Professional Engagement Program, connecting every Tobin student with an industry mentor during their time at the College.
Research Roundup
At The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, research is grounded in the real forces shaping today’s economy. Across finance, public policy, entrepreneurship, and management, our faculty are advancing work that brings clarity to complex challenges, examining how decisions are made, how systems respond, and how outcomes can be improved.
A Legacy in Motion: 25 Years of the Peter J. Tobin College of Business
A quarter century ago, a defining moment reshaped the trajectory of business education at St. John’s University. In 2000, the College of Business Administration was renamed The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, honoring a visionary leader whose generosity and industry insight would leave a lasting imprint on generations of students.
125 Years of Risk Leadership
In an industry facing unprecedented uncertainty, the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance, and Actuarial Science GSRM) is capitalizing on its 125 year history of preparing future leaders to assess, price, and manage risk.
100 Years of Business Leadership
For nearly 100 years, the Peter J. Tobin College of Business has shaped generations of leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs through academic rigor, professional excellence, and a distinguished global alumni network.
Investing in Research: How Dr. Anna Martin Is Shaping the Future of Finance Education
One professor’s commitment to research, students, and lasting academic impact
From the Classroom to the Boardroom: Executive Education at Tobin
The modern workplace doesn't pause for professional development. Skills that were cutting-edge three years ago are already being disrupted by new technologies, new regulations, and new risk landscapes.
A New Standard Begins: The Wirth Center for Professional Development
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business is proud to announce the launch of the Wirth Center for Professional Development, a transformative initiative designed to ensure that every business student graduates not only with strong analytical expertise, but also with the professional mindset, presence, and integrity demanded by today’s employers.
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Spring 2026 Issue
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