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San José State University 2025 Commencement:
MBA Student Wil Quintero's Inspiring Trajectory
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Congratulations to our newest LCoB alumni, the Class of 2025!
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There was undoubtedly a degree path story for every graduate taking part in the SJSU Lucas College and Graduate School of Business commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 23, 2025. However, one student in particular has demonstrated what it looks like to overcome setbacks and maintain perseverance in pursuit of a higher education and a successful career. Read about Wil's voyage from dire straits to being hooded for his MBA.
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Greetings from Dean Kannan
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May 29, 2025
As we close out an extraordinary academic year, we celebrate our college on the rise: ranked #1 among public undergraduate business schools in California and breaking into the top 100 nationally. We launched bold AI initiatives with Plug and Play, engaged students with the globally acclaimed NVIDIA GTC 2025 conference and hosted the largest scholarship celebration in Lucas college history. Our students earned systemwide wins, and our faculty received accolades from AACSB for innovation. We were moved by stories like that of 2025 MBA graduate Wil Quintero, a former wildland firefighter now forging a new path in business and social work. These moments define who we are — bold, resilient and just getting started. Join us on our journey!
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With gratitude,
Rangapriya (Priya) Kannan, Ph.D.
Dean, Lucas College & Graduate School of Business
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Celebrating Successes in the Lucas College
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LCoB Ranked #1 Among Public Undergraduate Business Schools in California and Top 100 in the Nation
“For the first time in our history, we have broken into the top 100 schools in the nation — and we are the #1 CSU business school! These rankings reflect our commitment to excellence, innovation and student success. We are excited for what’s ahead — this is just the beginning!” said Rangapriya Kannan, dean of the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business.
SJSU is the only public undergraduate school in California featured in this ranking.
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Do You Know The Way? Plug and Play Sparks New AI Partnership in
San José
In partnership with Plug and Play, SJSU’s Spartan Spark Academy Innovation Bootcamp, to be hosted by the Lucas College, will empower San José high school students to become future-ready entrepreneurs by combining AI innovation with real-world problem-solving.
Rooted in the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and SJSU’s AI for Civic and Social Good initiative, this program guides students through entrepreneurial principles, design thinking, and business planning.
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LCoB Students Share Highlights from 2025 NVIDIA GTC Student Experience Event
The future of AI came into sharper focus for San José State University students on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, thanks to the NVIDIA GTC Student Experience. Highlights included a livestream of NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s highly anticipated keynote and a panel discussion. We reached out to a few students to gather their key takeaways from this experience.
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Where There’s a WILL There’s a Way: Salesforce’s Hydra Mendoza Motivates Conference Goers
Two exceptional women who’ve bursted through barriers and whose accomplishments include “firsts”, met for a fireside chat at the 2025 Women in Leadership League Conference hosted by the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business on March 21, 2025. Learn more about their insightful conversation about their career experiences.
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LCoB Closes Year with 'Back to the Business' Carnival
"If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything." Marty McFly's famous line from "Back to the Future" impeccably describes the drive of our LCoB students. To celebrate the end of another successful academic year, the college, in collaboration with LILAC and other student clubs, hosted a free student carnival with a "Back to the Business" theme that encouraged students to connect with peers, alumni and faculty.
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LCoB and Partners Named a 2025 Honoree of AACSB Innovations That Inspire Initiative
SJSU’s recognized project, titled “Bridging Finance Education With Industry: The SJSU Lucas College and Graduate School of Business, Morgan Stanley, and CeriFi Partnered SIE Program,” exemplifies the university’s commitment to providing cutting-edge, industry-relevant education.
Assistant Professor of Finance, Matthew Faulkner, was instrumental in founding the SIE program and currently serves as the program advisor.
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Ethics' Role in ISP Compliance Explored by Assistant Professor Ellen Zheng
In 2005, the annual number of data compromises in the United States was 157. Dailin “Ellen” Zheng was a teenager then, but by the time her research on the topic of information security was published as an assistant professor in the School of Information Systems and Technology at San José State University, the number of annual data compromises had surpassed 3,205 and affected over 353 million people. In 2024, the global average cost of an organizational data breach was $4.88 million.
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From TV to Taxes: Associate Professor Caroline Chen Did It All This Spring
No sooner had the SJSU spring semester started than Caroline Chen, associate professor of taxation, had been asked for weeks on end to share her expertise with various news outlets about the U.S. tariffs and economic blackouts. Her intense to-do list didn't stop there. With help from Tax-Aid and student volunteers, Chen led a free tax preparation clinic that was a service to the community while also serving as an experiential learning opportunity for students.
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Students Can Unlock Career Potential and Grow Networks in Just Two Sessions
The latest buzz around the LCoB is the Career Launch Initiative (CLI), a novel program designed to catapult students from academia to their professional lives. A two-session program, CLI brings high-level, seasoned career professionals, many of whom are SJSU alumni, directly into the classroom. “Ready today. Prepared for tomorrow” is the program’s slogan. Its overarching goals are clear: to educate, inspire, build confidence and prepare students for their next chapters and beyond.
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More than 250 Students Honored and $750,000 Awarded at 2025 LCoB Scholarship Ceremony
Before this year's Scholarship Ceremony began, we asked some students what receiving a scholarship from SJSU meant to them. A big thank you to everyone who shared their sentiments with us. Be sure to watch this video created by Jiya Jogia, Marketing ’27!
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Spartan Real Estate Association's Membership Builds Equity in Inaugural Year
Boasting a membership of 225 students and counting, the inaugural year of the Spartan Real Estate Association (SREA) has proven to be one of exponential growth. Aiming to fill a void within the student club community, SREA was established in August 2024 with the goal of providing programs and benefits for students to “explore and ultimately secure meaningful professional careers and internships in the dynamic real estate industry.”
Earlier this spring, a team of four students represented SREA at the NAIOP Silicon Valley 4th Annual University Case Study Challenge. The team finished second in the audience choice category for the best presentation, and came away with a tremendous learning experience and a prime opportunity to meet and work with industry professionals.
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Economic Summit – June 18
The 15th annual Economic Summit will take place on June 18, 2025 at SJSU. This annual event focuses on the analysis and forecast of economic activity at the local, state, and national level. The panelists provide attendees with relevant information to make educated business decisions.
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 June 5, 2025 at the College to Career Bootcamp.
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, MS in Taxation and MS in Transportation Management. Applications for Spring 2026 admission open August 1 for select programs.
Students interested in career counseling over the summer months can drop in the Career Center located in ADM 106. See flyer for specific dates and more details.
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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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