Responsible Innovation in AI Conference Promotes Vital Conversations

San José Mayor Matt Mahan serves as Keynote Speaker

Held in San José State University's Student Union Theater, the conference was co-hosted by the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business and the Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with a few industry volunteers.

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Greetings from Dean Kannan

December 10, 2024

As the holiday season approaches, we reflect on this semester's remarkable achievements and milestones at the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business. From hosting the impactful Responsible Innovation in AI Conference featuring Mayor Matt Mahan and Silicon Valley's top thought leaders, to earning recognition among Fortune's Top 50 Best MBA Programs for 2025, US News' #2 Best Business School in the CSU and the Best Place to Study International Business, we have so much to celebrate! Our faculty brought home several prestigious accolades and our talented students shone at events like the Silicon Valley Innovation Challenge and Cal Hacks 11.0, among others.

Thank you all for being part of our vibrant community. I hope you can take this time of the year to rest, reflect and recharge for the exciting year ahead. Wishing you and yours a joyful and peaceful holiday season filled with warmth, gratitude and cheer!

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With gratitude,
Rangapriya (Priya) Kannan, Ph.D.
Dean, Lucas College & Graduate School of Business

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The ever-evolving education landscape makes it challenging to stay competitive and drive innovation.

In this article, Dean Rangapriya (Priya) Kannan discusses three practical strategies teaching universities should consider.

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MBA Program Ranked by Fortune

Our MBA program ranks among Fortune's Top 50 Best MBA programs for 2025 and is in the top 5 public universities in California. It's also recognized by Fortune for Best Places to Study International Business. Our rankings highlight our commitment to excellence and the outstanding quality of education we provide to our students.

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Professor Annette Nellen receives Jonathan Horn Distinguished Service Award

Accounting and Finance professor, Annette Nellen, is honored by her peers in the American Institute of CPAs with a distinguished service award. The distinction is given for outstanding contributions to the AICPA Tax Division for the past year.

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First-year SJSU Business Major Places 3rd Overall in Cal Hacks 11.0

Business major, Christian Yun, made his mark on the largest hackathon in the world by being part of the duo that placed third overall. The event took place in San Francisco in October, and their submission was an app that used image recognition to gamify sustainability.

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Professor Carol Reade Wins Prestigious Carolyn Dexter Award

International Management professor Carol Reade and her co-authors were honored with the Carolyn B. Dexter Award for Best International Paper. Their paper examines how language diversity affects social integration, knowledge sharing and performance in companies.

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Introducing LILAC, the LCOB Interorganizational Leadership Advancement Committee

Created for students by students! This initiative connects business students and clubs to foster professional growth. It aims to develop engaging events alongside LCoB academics, offering opportunities like Ignite and Inspire fireside chats, company tours, DEI panels and collaborative events.

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Creative Minds Compete at Silicon Valley Innovation Challenge 2024

Congratulations to all the winners of this year's Silicon Valley Innovation Challenge (SVIC). First place was awarded to CollegeBot.AI, an AI-powered platform designed to bridge the resource gap between public and private colleges by offering 24/7 academic advising and AI teaching assistance.

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Conversations Flow at LCOB's Fall 2024 C-Suite Mixer

Our C-Suite Mixer in November was a success, thanks to all those who participated in this worthwhile event. Even Sammy Spartan stopped by to mingle and network with some innovative students and alumni! To stay connected with fellow students and alumni, follow our LCoB LinkedIn page.

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Football Student-Athletes at the LCoB Mixer

Mixer Aims to Bolster our Talented LCoB Student-Athletes

Our first ever LCoB student-athletes mixer brought together business students who are also athletes, with a fireside chat from Matthew Faulkner, assistant professor of accounting and finance. The inspiring evening allowed our student-athletes and coaches to connect and grow.

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MBA Students Learn from Silicon Valley Leaders

Early Career MBA students gained invaluable insights from Silicon Valley leaders this summer.

Through guest speaker sessions with executives from companies like Splicer Films, Intel, and Asana, students learned about new venture creation, mergers and acquisitions, and more.

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Mithila Guha Awarded Paul R. Lawrence Fellowship with a Touching LCoB Connection

Second-year assistant professor of Marketing, Mithila Guha, is the first San José State University recipient of the Paul R. Lawrence Fellowship. Anne Lawrence, professor emerita and daughter of the fellowship's namesake, served as Guha's mentor.

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Yinghua (Michelle) Huang Named one of the 50 Most Influential Educators in Hospitality for 2024

Professor Yinghua Huang has been recognized as one of the 50 Most Influential Educators in Hospitality for 2024 by the International Hospitality Institute. This prestigious accolade celebrates her exceptional contributions to the field of hospitality and tourism education.

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SHRM at SJSU Receives Outstanding Merit Award

In late September, the student chapter of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) at San José State University (SJSU) won the society’s Outstanding Merit Award for 2023-2024, a distinction they received just four years ago in 2019-2020.

Alexandra Phan, ’26 Management and co-president of SHRM at SJSU, expressed that she and the student organization are both “excited and honored to continue this legacy, and keep the momentum going following the pandemic.”

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Upcoming Events

Graduate Program Information Sessions and Virtual Open House

Join one of our upcoming virtual information sessions to learn more about our graduate programs: MBA, MS in Accounting and Analytics, MS in Financial Analytics, MS in Taxation and MS in Transportation Management. Also, be sure to mark your calendars for our upcoming Graduate Open House on February 1, 2025.

ZinnStarter Startup Accelerator Program Applications
Funded by SJSU alumnus and Silicon Valley’s longest serving CEO, Ray Zinn, the ZinnStarter program provides financial and mentoring support for students to launch new products and companies. Applications are due by December 31, 2024.

College to Career Bootcamp

Are you ready to plan your next steps to career success after college? Come hear from industry professionals and employers who will share valuable tips and advice on how to successfully make the transition from college to career on January 9, 2025 at the College to Career Bootcamp. Check out the Winter 2024 Career Center Resources flyer, and view all upcoming events at the SJSU Career Center website.

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