Bridging Campus and Community

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2025 SJSU Economic Summit!

What does the future hold for our local, state and national economies? That was the big question on everyone’s mind at the 2025 SJSU Economic Summit. On June 18, close to 400 business and community leaders, students, faculty and staff gathered at San José State’s Morris Dailey Auditorium to hear from economists and business leaders.

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Greetings from Dean Kannan

September 15, 2025

Together as Spartans, we continue to create, impact and strengthen our community. At the Economic Summit, our students engaged alongside business and civic leaders on issues shaping our region’s competitiveness. On National Intern Day, we celebrated students applying their knowledge in internships with leading companies across technology, consulting, and policy. Our MTI team and some SJSU design students demonstrated how innovation reimagines experiences, while professors Sarika Pruthi and Nathaniel Lupton earned national recognition with the AIB Insights Award. We closed the summer season with a spirited tailgate in support of our Spartan football team, where alumni, faculty, staff, and friends came together in pride and connection. These moments reflect the very best of who we are—an inclusive, collaborative community committed to excellence. I look forward to building on this momentum in the months ahead as we continue to learn, lead, and thrive together.

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

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SJSU Business Students at their Summer Internships

National Intern Day: SJSU Business Students Share Their 2025 Summer Internship Journeys

July's National Intern Day was a day many of our Spartans celebrated as a day to mark their accomplishment. We aimed a deserving spotlight on some of our business students who landed summer internships. This summer, they were diving deep into diverse industries, from tech to consumer goods, and developing essential skills. We asked a few of them about the skills they’ve developed and how these opportunities are shaping their future career goals.

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SJSU Students Create a New Look for MTI’s Summer Program

This spring, students in San José State University’s Graphic Design BFA program tried their hands at real-world transportation communication through a unique collaboration with the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI). With MTI’s $1,000 sponsorship of the program’s BFA Senior Show, a team of design students worked on a real-world client project: rebranding the Mineta Summer Transportation Academy (MiSTA), MTI’s flagship high school program that introduces teens to careers in transit, tech, and mobility.

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Nathaniel Lupton and Sarika Pruthi win AIB Insights Award

Congratulations to Associate Professor Nathaniel Lupton and Professor Sarika Pruthi for winning the 2025 Academy of International Business (AIB) Insights Award for their impactful paper, "Owner Identity and Immigrant Firms’ Commitment and Survival." This award recognizes research that offers strong, actionable insights for both practitioners and educators. We're incredibly proud of their achievement and the valuable contributions they've made to the field of international business

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Together as Spartans: Welcoming New Faces, Celebrating Familiar Ones

On Friday, August 29, our community gathered for a spirited tailgate and football game, fostering connections between our alumni, faculty, staff, and Lucas College of Business Advisory Board members. Attendees enjoyed a variety of lawn games, including cornhole and Connect 4, alongside a selection of food and beverages. It was a special evening, as it was both San Jose Sharks Night and College of Business Night!

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Club Spotlight

Graduate Business Student Association elevates MBA candidate experience through mentorships, meet-ups, and more

When San José State University’s Graduate Business Student Association (GBSA) was established, it set its sights on providing a thriving platform for Lucas Graduate School of Business students to come together to share resources and enhance their educational experience.

Moreover, GBSA’s mentorship program aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world business practices, offering guidance and support to students navigating their careers, according to GBSA president Ali Hamed, ’26 MBA.

As Hamed explains it, “Mentors and mentees are paired based on their professional interests, career goals and areas of expertise. This matching process ensures that each participant receives relevant guidance tailored to their aspirations.”

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Upcoming Events

Sep. 26: Responsible AI in Innovation Conference

Join us for a free half-day event all about how artificial intelligence is being used in education, business, and everyday life. Learn what’s happening now, what’s coming next, and how you can be part of it.

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Oct. 3: SJSU Hospitality Summit

Have you ever wondered what it takes to launch a career at a world-class luxury hotel, coordinate large events, or manage/own food and beverage outlets? Join us at the San José State University Hospitality Summit and hear from several industry panelists!

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Real Estate Launch Event – September 30
Join fellow Spartans and real estate industry leaders for the launch of the Harold Dean Valceschini & Joan Robel Valceschini Real Estate Certificate — a milestone that validates participation in SJSU’s Real Estate Program and prepares the next generation of professionals to lead and thrive in local, national, and global markets.

Travel Around the Lucas College of Business Resource Fair – October 16
Curious about the different undergraduate concentrations in the Lucas College of Business? During Travel Around LCoB, you can meet faculty, staff and students who can help guide you towards the right academic and career options for you.

Graduate Program Information Sessions
Join one of our upcoming virtual information sessions to learn more about our graduate programs: MBA (Early Career and Professional), MS in Accounting and Analytics, MS in Finance and MS in Transportation Management. Applications for Spring 2026 admission for select programs close November 1.

Does becoming a guest lecturer, student mentor, advisory group member or participating in real-world student projects sound interesting to you? Learn how you can get involved at SJSU!

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