Author Archives: SJSU Editor

What Prospective Graduate Students Ask Us Most

SJSU Business Graduate Students networking in the Student Union.

Deciding whether to pursue a graduate degree or certificate is a big step—and it’s normal to have questions along the way. At the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business at San José State University, we regularly hear from prospective students who are exploring how to advance their careers, expand their skills, or pivot into new opportunities.

To help reduce some of the uncertainty, we are answering a few of the most common questions we receive from prospective graduate students. If you’re considering one of our Master’s or Certificate programs, these FAQs are a great place to start, or dive even deeper at our upcoming Virtual Open House on January 24, 2026.  Continue Reading…

MiSTA 2025: Opening Pathways to the Future of Transportation

Highlights from the 2025 Mineta Summer Transportation Academy

On July 7th, 2025, twenty-nine high school students from all across the San Francisco Bay Area embarked on a unique journey that helped them see a variety of possibilities for their future as they explored university life and the transformative power of careers in mobility. Continue Reading…

SJSU Students Create a New Look for MTI’s Summer Program

Transportation needs civil engineers, operators, urban planners—and graphic designers.

This spring, students in San José State University’s Graphic Design BFA program tried their hands at real-world transportation communication through a unique collaboration with the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI). With MTI’s $1,000 sponsorship of the program’s BFA Senior Show, a team of design students worked on a real-world client project: rebranding the Mineta Summer Transportation Academy (MiSTA), MTI’s flagship high school program that introduces teens to careers in transit, tech, and mobility. Continue Reading…