About Us:

NABET, formally known as The Association of Pennsylvania University Business and Economics (APUBEF), was founded thirty years ago by a small group of business and economics professors of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (SSHE).  The SSHE system, as it was known then was comprised of fourteen universities located throughout Pennsylvania. 

Each of these fourteen schools was originally founded as a teacher’s college (a Normal School).  Several of these schools have traditions dating as far back as the mid-nineteenth century.  Each has grown to be universities, and each is part of the Pennsylvania state system.  Years ago, the business faculty of these fourteen schools had little opportunity to present scholarly works at the large national conferences.  Hence, APUBEF was founded.

Originally the organization had the stated purpose of providing a forum for academic exploration and discussion of issues germane to the educational, societal and political environments in Pennsylvania.  However, in recent years the organization has expanded beyond its original purpose.  APUBEF and now NABET, via its annual conference, currently offer a significant platform for presentation of the academic works of the professors of nearly forty colleges of business throughout Pennsylvania as well as some nearby states (New Jersey and New York). 

The Annual Meeting occurs in October of each year and has been traditionally held in State College, Pennsylvania.  Papers presented at the conference can be published in the Proceedings (non-refereed).  NABET also publishes a double blind referred journal, the Pennsylvania Journal of Business and Economics (listed in Cabell’s).  Papers presented at the conference, as well as papers originating elsewhere, may be submitted to the Journal for publication.  However, publication is subject to a legitimate review process.

NABET and APUBEF have a valued history and its Executive Board is planning to keep the organization dynamic.  We are always interested in good papers for our conference and publications, and we are interested in the ideas and involvement of new people.

Consider making NABET part of your future scholarly activities.

The Thirtieth Annual Meeting will be October 25th and 26th, 2007 at the Days Inn, State College, Pennsylvania.