Volume 28 No. 1 Autumn 2024
Past Memories, Future Connections
We are in the middle of another exciting and busy fall semester at the Naveen Jindal School of Management. I am excited to share with you the “big” news; on Oct. 8 we broke ground for our third building. I am pleased to announce that we have designed a beautiful new facility that is going to contain state-of-the-art classrooms, labs and lecture studios.
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This fall, the Naveen Jindal School of Management welcomed the largest undergraduate class in its history, enrolling more than 5,800 students. With the hallways busier than ever, the school’s growth is not just a trend — it reflects the school’s consistent focus on student success.
The Naveen Jindal School of Management held its first ever JSOM Alumni Reunion May 4.
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When Dr. Monica Powell retired this semester from her positions of graduate dean since 2009 and senior associate dean since 2015 at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, it created both challenges and opportunities for Dr. Hasan Pirkul, Caruth Chair and Jindal School dean.
Dr. Monica Powell, senior associate dean and graduate dean in the Naveen Jindal School of Management, retired this fall after nearly two decades of dedicated service to The University of Texas at Dallas. On Sept. 3, a retirement celebration was held in her honor. More than 200 colleagues, friends and family attended the event, which involved lots of laughter, hugs — and a few tears on Powell’s part.
The Teaching Committee in the Jindal School has determined the winners of the Naveen Jindal School of Management Teaching Awards for the 2023-2024 academic year. The following individuals have been chosen as outstanding teachers of the year:
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Two new members were added to the Naveen Jindal School of Management Advisory Council this academic year.
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The Jindal School welcomes 16 new faculty members, including professors, associate professors and assistant professors in a wide variety of fields and research interests.
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A study that investigates the acquisition strategies of multinational enterprises from emerging economies (EMNEs) has earned a faculty member and two PhD alumni from the Naveen Jindal School of Management a “Best Paper” award from the International Management Division of the Academy of Management. The paper has also been accepted for publication in an upcoming issue of the Strategic Management Society’s Global Strategy Journal.
Companies’ employee-oriented human resources management (HRM) practices play a significant role in mitigating the negative effect of downsizing following mergers and acquisitions (M&A) on labor productivity.
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JSOM Events Autumn 2024
Dr. Sulman Ahmed, BS'0l, founder, chairman and CEO of DECA Dental Group, popularly known as Ideal Dental, delivered the keynote speech at the 2024 Scholarship Breakfast.
The University of Texas at Dalas held a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 8 for a new addition to the Naveen Jindal School of Management's complex..
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The University of Texas at Dallas continues to be ranked among the elite, proof positive that the Naveen Jindal School of Management is a solid choice for pursuing a business degree.
Aviation and travel professionals who want to develop effective sustainability strategies and lead their companies in achieving net-zero emissions can achieve their goals by enrolling in a new professional certification program offered by the Naveen Jindal School of Management.
What is in a name? Well, for executives and aspiring C-Suiters looking to upskill, having the word “customized” in an educational offering can make all the difference in whether it can fit into their busy lives.
MBA/master of science double degree students in the Alliance for Physician Leadership program at the Naveen Jindal School of Management said that a recent trip to Switzerland provided them with unforgettable experiences.
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Dr. Hasan Pirkul, Caruth Chair and dean of the Jindal School, spoke to attendees, as well as Ricardo and Priscilla Gonzalez, parents of two YSP scholarship recipients who addressed the group in English and Spanish. Each scholarship recipient was introduced to the YSP family, signed their formal agreements to become members, and received their unique YSP pins during the inaugural pinning ceremony.
TThe Naveen Jindal School of Management made a strong showing at the 2024 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference. In 2023, Jindal School students placed in eight events, and this year, 15 students finished in the top 10. The conference was held June 24-27 in Orlando, Fla.
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An MBA alumnus from the Naveen Jindal School of Management had been pain or peting the hat he calf arming to start a company that could offer others like him relief.
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We are deeply saddened to announce that Milind Dawande, Mike Redeker Distinguished Professor, Operations Management, passed away on Friday, May 3. He joined the Naveen Jindal School of Management in 2000 and served as coordinator of the Operations Management Area for some 20 years.
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