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.
Rumina Dhalla, professor of organization studies and director of the Institute for Sustainable Commerce was selected by Employment and Social Development Canada to be part of the Canadian delegation for the 2025 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development.
Heather Kennedy grew up watching and playing sports. She also started her academic career studying information systems. So, when she came to a crossroads in her career trajectory and discovered it was possible to combine the two pathways, she jumped at the chance. That pivot paid off; today she’s not only educating the next generation of sport management students at the Gordon S.
The Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics has been recognized for its societal impact and commitment to sustainability as part of the sixth edition of the Positive Impact Rating (PIR), launched today at the PIR Global Summit 2025 and also acknowledged during the UN PRME Global Forum.
Lang students win International Olympic Committee Case Competition
You might say that students at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics are on a bit of a winning streak when it comes to sport-focused case competitions.
In March, Lang’s team won the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Case Study Competition for Undergraduate students, held under the academic lead of the European University of Madrid.
Poised to graduate in a few weeks, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics marketing management student Jacob Lohrenz says that joining the organizing team for the Lang Sustainability Conference not only added sustainability to the list of qualities he’d value for in a future employer, but changed his life more generally.
On Tuesday, March 25th, the John F. Wood Centre hosted the second annual LaunchLab Expo, a dynamic showcase of entrepreneurial talent and innovation.
This January, the John F. Wood Centre’s Hub Incubator welcomed a new cohort of student entrepreneurs into the LaunchLab program.
The NHL’s new Industry Growth Fund Hockey Innovation Competition for college and university students, is a pitch-style contest that invited teams to come up with ideas in three areas of technology, consumer experience, and enhancing existing programs. With 63 proposals across 13 colleges and universities for a total of 252 student participants, the interest was massive. And first place went to a team from the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph.
The Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph is proud to announce the launch of a new in-person, one-year option in the Lang MBA program, tailored specifically for recent graduates. This innovative program builds on the Lang School's commitment to advancing business education and fostering leaders who make a positive impact on society.