The HAFA HFTM Alumni Association brought together alumni, students, faculty, and friends of the School for a memorable Fall Social on campus, an evening defined by connection, celebration, and a strong sense of community spirit.
Formed in 2024, the Lang Case Team is a dynamic group of accomplished Bachelor of Commerce students selected to represent the Lang School of Business at prestigious, invite-only international case competitions.
This fall, the 2025 Lang Case Team competed at the Alberta International Business Competition (AIBC) in Jasper, AB, from November 9–15th. The event brought together top business students from around the world, including teams from Australia, Thailand, the United States, and Canada. The competition featured two rounds: a 6-hour case and a 30-hour case.
Two fourth year students from the University of Guelph's Lang School of Business and Economics have brought home first place from the 2025 TTRA National Case Competition. Ava Overholt and Sierra McLaren, both pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce in Hospitality and Tourism Management, impressed judges with their creative solution to future-proof the tourism industry in the Thompson Okanagan region.
From Classroom to Competition Stage
November 3, 2025
Vaughan, ON – The University of Guelph’s Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics and Ontario Soccer are proud to announce a new partnership that will see the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics become the “Official Sport Business, Research and Youth Leadership Partner” of Ontario Soccer.
Through this unique partnership, Ontario Soccer will have access to sport business, research and youth leadership expertise offered by the University of Guelph’s Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics.
Originally published in The Conversation by Lang professor Dr. Xi Chen. Read her expert profile: Xi Chen • University of Guelph Media Guide
Recently, Lang professor Dr. Xi Chen shared her insights in The Conversation on how Canadian entrepreneurs can strengthen new venture performance through targeted and consistent market validation. Below is an adapted summary of her article.
On Sunday, September 21st, the Lang Students' Association (LSA) and the Guelph Sport and Event Management Association (GSMA) hosted the second annual Equitable Open Charity Golf Tournament at Arris Valley Golf and Country Club. Tee-off began bright and early at 8AM, marking a day of friendly competition and charitable impact.
Lang introduced its teaching awards back in 2018 to honor the exceptional contributions of our instructors. These awards were created to recognize their strong commitment to student learning and support. Over the years, these awards have grown to become a meaningful symbol of excellence in teaching at Lang, celebrating both innovative pedagogical approaches and the personal investment our instructors make towards their students’ success.
Fidelity Investments Canada ULC (Fidelity) today announced a strategic investment of $1.4 million to advance finance education and experiential learning at the University of Guelph.
On September 25, 2025, the Hub Incubator at the John F. Wood Centre welcomed a new cohort of students with business ideas into the IgniteLab program
The Lang Students’ Association (LSA) is excited to welcome all new first year students to the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics. As these students prepare to begin an exciting academic journey, the LSA reminds them that Lang offers far more than classroom learning.