Do You Know The Way? Plug and Play Sparks New AI Partnership in San José

Dean Kannan at City Hall with Plug and Play

April 2, 2025 marked an exciting step forward for San José’s tech scene as Plug and Play announced the launch of its new AI Center of Excellence right in the heart of downtown. 

The city hall event drew in several executives and officials from the City of San José, San José State University, PG&E and Plug and Play. SJSU President Cynthia Teniente-Matson spoke at the launch event about the natural synergy between Plug and Play and the university.  Continue Reading…

Lucas College and Graduate School of Business Ranked #1 Among Public Undergraduate Business Schools in California and Top 100 in the Nation

SJSU has just been ranked #1 among public undergraduate business schools in California and placed among the Top 100 business schools in the nation by Poets&Quants for Undergrads. Photo by Jim Gensheimer.

San José State University’s Lucas College and Graduate School of Business is proud to announce its recognition as the #1 ranked public undergraduate business school within the California State University (CSU) system and a top 100 undergraduate business program in the nation, according to the latest rankings released by Poets&Quants For Undergrads. SJSU is the only public undergraduate school in California featured in this ranking. Continue Reading…

SJSU Finance Students Win First Place at CFA Institute Investment Research Challenge and Advance to Western Region Competition

Finance students from SJSU hold first place trophy at CFA Investment Challenge.

Finance students in the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business have proven their financial skills, securing first place in the prestigious CFA Institute’s Investment Research Challenge for the Northern California Region. This achievement, awarded by the CFA Society San Francisco, highlighted the team’s success against 14 other competitors, including strong contenders such as UC Berkeley and Chico State, in a rigorous competition that tests real-world financial analysis skills.  Continue Reading…

SJSU’s 2025 Blockchain Tax Conference

The second annual San José State University 2025 Blockchain Tax Conference was held on January 24, 2025 at the Delta Hotel in Santa Clara, California.

The second annual San José State University 2025 Blockchain Tax Conference, held on January 24, 2025 at the Delta Hotel in Santa Clara, proved to be an invaluable event for anyone interested in learning more about blockchain technology and its relationship with taxation. With 17 expert speakers and an audience full of additional experienced professionals, the conference offered a comprehensive overview of the current blockchain landscape and future trends, making it a must-attend for tax professionals, academics, and students.  Continue Reading…