Feb, 25, 2026
Congratulations, graduates!
On Feb. 20, 2026, Golisano Institute’s second-ever cohort of students officially graduated. Two years ago, nine hard-working entrepreneurs chose courage over the conventional, investing their future in a completely new model for business education. Today, as alumni of the business & entrepreneurship program, they’re already seeing the return on that venture—and our founder Tom Golisano couldn’t be prouder.
Here for you
$8,900 Per Year
Expect high standards, not high debt.
Our simple, one-price tuition includes books, laptop, and all technology. As a nonprofit, our mission is to empower students—regardless of financial background—to own their success in business.
REAL-WORLD SKILLS FROM DAY ONE
Learn by doing, step by step.
We break down the boundaries between work and school for a career-driven education from the get-go. Internships, startup incubation, and mentorship are pillars of our curriculum.
100% IN-PERSON
Meet your future, face to face.
We believe the best business education happens when students learn and grow together in a fully immersive environment that sparks creativity, real connection, and even the unexpected.
GOLISANO INSTITUTE FOR BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Here for the entrepreneurial spirit
Everything we do as a business school is about bringing the entrepreneurial spirit to life—and our students are here for it. We empower entrepreneurs with the skills, experience, and connections they need to move confidently into the world of business.
- Career discovery: Design the career you’ll love.
- Startup mentorship: Turn passion into ready-to-launch.
- College jumpstart: Roll credits into a degree.
Now I’m seeing everything that every professor told me, that every professor instilled in me, every class that I’ve taken. I am able to use the skills and tools from those classes to succeed in my career.
Charmaine – Class of 2025
Here for a life-changing education
We believe how business gets done matters as much as the bottom line. Personal growth is front and center in our approach to business education, which is why our campus center gives students endless possibilities for meeting the connection of a lifetime. Immersive and fast-paced, our learning model challenges students to apply what they learn to build confidence in tandem with their network.
A real shot at success
Our campus center is a hub for business, creating the perfect setting for ambitious learners to grow what—and who—they know.
An ecosystem for opportunity
Students can go further here through the AI Innovation Hub, Revenue Generator, Entrepreneurial Lab, and many businesses in residence.
AI harnessed for business
We’re not adapting to AI—it’s already a cornerstone of our curriculum. Graduates leave here confident in bringing AI into their careers.
Speaking from Experience
A weekly series that gives students the opportunity to hear from and interact with some of the sharpest minds in business today.
Featuring
9
8
speakers since 2023
Some of Our Past Speakers
Tim Tebow
June 18, 2025Founder, Tim Tebow Foundation; College Football Analyst, ESPN and SEC Network; Former NFL Quarterback
Erin Tolefree
February 8, 2025President & CEO
Baldwin Richardson Foods
Anthony Scaramucci
July 2, 2025Founder & Managing Partner, Founder & Chairman
Skybridge Capital, SALT
Tim Shriver
June 5, 2024Chairman
Special Olympics
Colleen Matteson
November 29, 2023President
Bank of America
Tom Monaghan
October 4, 2023Founder
Domino’s Pizza
Nate Gibbons
April 9, 2025Founder & CEO
QuickFi
Caroline Yap
August 6, 2025Former Managing Director for Global AI Business
Lindy Ruff
June 18, 2025Head Coach
Buffalo Sabres
Kevin Surace
June 25, 2025Futurist, Keynote Speaker, Inventor, TED Speaker, “Father” of the AI Virtual Assistant
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In the News
Jan, 29, 2026
In the news: “Golisano Institute students connect with dozens of local employers at fair”
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Jan, 27, 2026
In the news: “AI in higher education should enhance educators, not replace them”
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Dec, 05, 2025
In the news: “First look at Golisano Institute inside former Buffalo News building”
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Enrollment for Spring 2026 at Golisano Institute is now open for those ready to take the next step.
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