At the Penn State Smeal College of Business, artificial intelligence is intentionally integrated into the design of business education and operations, not treated as a standalone tool or isolated initiative. Guided by college-wide strategy and Smeal's Top 5 in 5 vision, AI is embedded across the curriculum, applied in research and scholarly work, and supported through faculty and staff development to advance teaching excellence, research impact, and real-world relevance.
Together, Smeal's AI initiatives form an integrated framework that connects education, research, and practice while supporting continuous innovation and exploration. This approach ensures AI adoption is aligned, sustainable, and impactful, and prepares students to think critically, apply human judgment, and lead responsibly in an AI-enabled business environment.
AI is embedded across Smeal's curriculum, so students graduate with the skills to use AI effectively, evaluate it critically, and lead responsibly in real business environments.
How AI Comes Together at Smeal
AI at Smeal is organized around four interconnected areas that directly support the College's strategic priorities to transform teaching and learning, advance research excellence, strengthen operational effectiveness, and prepare graduates for real-world impact. Together, these areas ensure that AI adoption at Smeal is intentional, aligned, and sustainable, supporting our Top 5 in 5 vision while modeling innovation with integrity.
Transforming teaching and learning through intentional AI integration
Leading ethical, transparent, and human-centered AI use