Lucas College and Graduate School of Business

06/02/2026

We are just one week away from the 2026 Economic Summit!

Join us for our annual Economic Summit, an insightful event presented by Western Alliance Bank in partnership with Lathrop GPM LLP, to gain valuable insight into economic growth and labor market activity. This year’s featured panelists are Christopher Thornberg, a renowned economist and Founding Partner of Beacon Economics LLC, and Ahmad Thomas, CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG). The event is free of charge, but registration is required.

🗓️ Tuesday, June 9, 2026 from 8am to 11am
📍 SJSU’s Morris Dailey Auditorium (Tower Hall)

Learn more and RSVP for the 2026 Economic Summit: sjsu.edu/economicsummit

05/29/2026

This June, the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business at San Jose State University is offering a unique opportunity to experience a globally proven leadership model. Rather than just analyzing the traits of historical figures, this intensive course focuses on a personal and professional transformation.

Course Highlights:
⭐ Innovative model: shift from studying historical leaders to becoming a leader yourself.
⭐ Immediate impact: walk out ready to effectively navigate any professional environment.
⭐ Universal access: no prior leadership experience or business prerequisites required.
⭐ Silicon Valley edge: built for today’s fast-paced, innovation-driven workforce.

🗓️ Course Dates: June 5–27
🔗 Learn more about the curriculum and secure your spot by June 1st: https://www.sjsu.edu/leadership-course/

05/28/2026

At last week’s Business Honors Commencement Ceremony, we asked students: “What’s the biggest thing Business Honors gave you?”

Their answers included:
- Career opportunities
- Meaningful connections
- Professional and leadership skills
- Real-world experience with top organizations

SJSU Business Honors helps students build skills for what’s next after graduation!

05/28/2026

Congratulations to our Class of '26 Business Honors graduates! 🎓

Last week's Lucas College Business Honors Graduation Ceremony celebrated the hard work, leadership and achievements of our graduating students as they received their honors stoles and certificates of completion.

Thank you to the faculty, donors, sponsors and supporters who helped make this journey possible for our students!

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Join us for an upcoming virtual info session this summer to learn how you can elevate your career in HR!

Have you heard about the SHRM Certification Prep Course at San Jose State University's Lucas College of Business? Held in-person on SJSU Campus on Saturdays from October 10 to December 12, 2026, this engaging, high-value program combines the benefits of in-person learning with optional additional Zoom study sessions to enhance your preparation.

In this course you will:

✅ Establish yourself as a globally recognized HR expert
✅ Prepare to earn your SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP
✅ Learn from expert SJSU faculty, network with peers, and stay on track with a structured learning program

Upcoming info sessions:
- Wed., Jun 10, 1-2pm
- Mon., Jun 15, 12-1pm
- Tue., Jul 14, 10-11am

To learn more or register for an info session, visit sjsu.edu/ipp/shrm-certification

05/19/2026

Ready to redefine what leadership means to you? Join the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business upcoming course: Being A Leader and the Effective Exercise of Leadership: An Ontological / Phenomenological Model

🌎 Offered successfully at 70+ universities worldwide
📅 Course runs June 5–27
📍 Info sessions every Tuesday from 12–1pm (PT)

Attend this Tuesday’s info session to learn more!

🔗 https://www.sjsu.edu/leadership-course/index.php

05/15/2026

On May 6th, we recognized and congratulated some of our top undergraduate and graduate business students at the Beta Gamma Sigma SJSU Chapter induction ceremony.

Beta Gamma Sigma is the honor society serving business programs accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International). Membership in the society is the highest honor a business student anywhere in the world can receive.

New members had the chance to network with other members and meet Dean Priya Kannan, esteemed faculty members, Julian Vogel, Kourosh Amirkhani, Joel Busch and Mithila Guha, and BGS Alumni Chapter President for CA, WA, and OR, Andrew Tai. Special thanks to our alumni speaker, Kylee Kiesow, for sharing inspiring remarks before the induction ceremony!

Congratulations to the new inductees! 👏

05/14/2026

Spring 2026 Commencement is just ONE WEEK away! We’re looking forward to celebrating the outstanding business graduates of San José State University on May 21, 2026.

🎓 Ceremony 1 — 9:30am
➡️ Departments: Accounting & Finance, Hospitality, Tourism & Event Management, Information Systems & Technology, Business Graduate Programs

🎓 Ceremony 2 — 1:00pm
➡️ Departments: Marketing & Business, School of Management, Global Innovation & Leadership

Find details on schedules, tickets, regalia, parking, and more at go.sjsu.edu/grad

And grads, don’t forget to add “Lucas College and Graduate School of Business at SJSU” to your LinkedIn Education section to help strengthen our alumni network! 💼