Neil F. Fogarty

Neil F. Fogarty is an award-winning Instructor of Entrepreneurship in the Department of Management and Organization at Penn State's Smeal College of Business. He holds dual degrees in Business & Government (MBA, 1983) and Business Law (JD, 1981) from Penn State and the University of Akron, respectively, alongside a BA in Political Science (History) from the University of Akron (1979).

He has received 13 teaching excellence awards and is actively involved in community initiatives, including founding the Rural Economic & Entrepreneurial Development (REED) Task Force and co-founding Food For Furry Friends, Inc. His scholarly contributions include books such as *Starting A Business In Pennsylvania* and *Starting A Business in Pittsburgh*.

Education:

• MBA in Business & Government, The Pennsylvania State University (1983)
• JD in Business Law, University of Akron (1981)
• BA in Political Science (History), University of Akron (1979)

Research & Community Engagement: Focuses on entrepreneurship education, rural economic revitalization, and nonprofit sustainability. His REED Task Force addresses rural Pennsylvania's economic challenges, while Food For Furry Friends supports animal shelters through food assistance programs.

Grants & Awards: 13 teaching excellence awards (specific names unspecified). No grants mentioned in provided text.