Welcome Week at JSOM kicked off with sweet treats.
Senior Assistant Dean Gaurav Shekhar and Associate
Dean Mark Thouin greet students with freshly baked
cookies in the Undergraduate Lounge, offering a warm
welcome back to campus.
Students looking to get
involved, meet new people,
and explore their interests
gathered at the Student
Org Fair, where over
75 student organizations
and clubs were
represented.
It was a great way to
discover new opportunities
and make lasting
connections on campus.
Nash Scholar event, May 9 at Ron and Susan
Nash’s home, where the first class of Nash
Leaders were invited to celebrate with dinner
and conversation.
Top student talent shines in MBA competition.
This fall, the top 10 students from previous
contests pitched their skills to employers and
fielded tough questions about themselves and
their skill sets. Congratulations to our 3 winners:
Mimi Fitzpatrick, Fatemeh Yazdiananri,
and Cory Brown.
(Top Row: L-R: Nathan Lewis, Rachel Griffith,
Cory Brown, Jacob Paulsen, Abhishek Bhadauria,
Santosh Vijayakunar, Tom Kim. Bottom Row: L-R:
Mansi Pare, Lisa Shatz, Carly Ammann, Jessica
Raphael, Mimi Fitzpatrick, Fatemeh Yazdiananri,
Siddhartha Grover.)
The inaugural Cybersecurity Day event,
held Oct. 17 at the Naveen Jindal School of
Management, brought together students,
faculty, and industry experts to dive into the
latest in cybersecurity. Keynote speaker Ron
Mehring, Chief Information
Security Officer at Texas Health Resources,
shared valuable insights from his career,
followed by panel discussions and sessions
with top cybersecurity leaders. Attendees had
the opportunity to network and engage with
the next generation of cybersecurity talent.
At the Finance Trading
Lab kickoff event,
students gained
hands-on experience
with real-time financial
data, learning to
navigate the fast-paced
world of trading and
investment strategies.
The Fall 2024 Undergraduate Internship & Career Fair featured
45 employers who connected with JSOM students, offering valuable
opportunities and insights for future careers.
At the 22nd Annual Corporate Governance
Conference, AI, leadership, and ethical
governance took center stage. Experts discussed
how AI is reshaping business and the critical role
of board members in guiding its responsible use,
while emphasizing the importance of succession
planning and entrepreneurial reinvention for
lasting success.
