New Jindal School Certificate Program Addresses Need for Education about Sustainability in Aviation and Travel
A new professional certification program offered by the Naveen Jindal School of Management aims to help raise awareness about achieving net-zero emissions in aviation and travel. Samar Khan “The program highlights the importance of having well-defined sustainability strategies in aviation and travel, assisting participants with the know-how to achieve net-zero emissions in aviation by 2050,” […]
Jindal School’s Tina T. Hoang Endowed Scholarship for Management is a Team Effort
A check-presentation event held Jan. 9 at the Naveen Jindal School of Management fulfills an alumna’s dream of giving back to her alma mater for the education and opportunities it has afforded her. From left: Liliana Rogers, director of development at the Jindal School; Tina Hoang; Suzy Batiz; Dawn Owens, associate dean of undergraduate programs […]
Jindal School Alumnus, Donor Speaks at School’s Largest Fundraiser
A Naveen Jindal School of Management alumnus returned to his alma mater recently to offer his perspective about the state of the healthcare industry at the school’s largest fundraiser. David Holmberg David L. Holmberg, EMBA’00, president and chief executive officer of Pittsburgh-based Highmark Health was the featured speaker at the JSOM Scholarship Breakfast. The Nov. […]
Jindal School Dean, Other Experts Discuss Challenges and Opportunities of Artificial Intelligence
From left: Samuel Wong, Hasan Pirkul, Panna Sharma, Jose Alvarez Artificial intelligence, which dominates conversations about everything from manufacturing technologies to writers’ strikes to homework assignments, drew the attention of an esteemed group of panelists Sept. 30 at The University of Texas at Dallas’ Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center. Hasan Pirkul Dr. Hasan Pirkul, Caruth Chair and […]
Jindal School Symposium Stresses Cooperation among North Texas Stakeholders to Promote International Business Attraction
A recent symposium presented by the Center for Global Business focused on the benefits and importance of international economic development in North Texas. A symposium focusing on the benefits and importance of international economic development in North Texas was held recently at the Naveen Jindal School of Management. The Sept. 27 event — “Driving International […]
Panel Discussion at Jindal School Offers Ways to Navigate Governance Headwinds
A packed housed enjoyed a breakfast June 14 presented by the Naveen Jindal School of Management’s Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance (IECG). The audience absorbed two panel discussions centered around private equity, especially current trends and market conditions. Grant Thornton sponsored the breakfast, allowing participants to attend on a complementary basis. From left: Eric […]
Jindal School Students, UT Dallas Community Members Build System to Help Eradicate Human Trafficking
More than 250 people, including 100 students, gathered at the
Jindal School’s Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance Adds Three Board Members
The Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance at the Naveen Jindal School of Management at The University of Texas at Dallas has added three new Advisory Board members to its ranks: Mike Cherry, Niki McCuistion and Albert McLelland. Mike Cherry Cherry has a proven track record of strategic vision, transformational leadership and executive corporate management […]
Jindal School Event Stresses Importance of Sustainable Business
The inaugural Global Sustainability Experience concluded on Earth Day with two webinars, two workshops and a student pitch competition.
Celanese CEO Shares Her Leadership Experiences at Scholarship Breakfast
Celanese CEO Lori Ryerkerk spoke about top leadership skills and her leadership experiences at JSOM’s major annual fundraiser, which raised more than $100,000 for scholarship this year and topped $1 million in total giving.
Pitch Competition Showcases Burgeoning Startup Scene in North Texas
Entrepreneurs vied for more than $400,000 in prize money at the annual UT Dallas Big Idea Competition. Guest speakers Anurag Jain and Ross Perot Jr. were on hand as winners were announced in student, alumni and research commercialization categories.
Women’s Summit Headliner Kendra Scott Charted Her Own Course to Success
Women attending the fourth annual UT Dallas Women’s Summit were encouraged to chart their own entrepreneurial paths by speakers who included jewelry icon Kendra Scott and Kelly Burton, executive director of the Black Innovation Alliance.
UT Dallas Institute Wins Education Award for Program for Middle-School Girls
The Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship has won a specialty education award from the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers for efforts to introduce middle-school girls to STEM-based and entrepreneurial careers.
Jindal School Junior Wins Collegiate Marketer of the Year Award
A marketing and global business junior recently won the 2021 Collegiate Marketer of the Year Award from the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the American Marketing Association. Jindal School students have earned the award eight times in the last decade.
External Relations and Development Teams Earn Marketing Association Award
Efforts to make the Jindal School’s annual major fundraiser, Scholarship Breakfast, a success in 2020 despite COVID-19 were recognized with an award from the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the American Marketing Association.
Undergrad Marketing Students Win Corporate Social Responsibility Award
For student and faculty work assisting nonprofits, the Jindal School’s undergraduate program in marketing won the 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Marketing Award from the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the American Marketing Association.
Jindal School Conference Prepares Board Members to Expect the Unexpected
The annual Institute for Excellence in Corporate Governance conference had a “Homecoming” theme because the in-person event convened on campus. Presentations focused on preparing for pandemic-related and other disruptions common today.
Two Alums Recognized for Professional and Community Excellence
Professional achievements and community service are reflected in the 40 Under 40 Awards alumni Rebecca (Webb) Buell, MS’11, and Dan Bowman, MBA’09, received. Both say JSOM gave them skills and resources they needed to move forward in their careers.
Lifetime Award Honors Associate Dean’s Achievements
A lifetime achievement award from the DFW Alliance of Women and Technology recognizes Associate Dean Diane McNulty’s enduring commitment to elevating women, assisting the alliance and serving UT Dallas and the Jindal School.
Richardson Community Activist Gives Handscroll to the Jindal School
Friendship with Jindal School Dean Hasan Pirkul and the appeal of technological advances prompted a businessman, community activist and longtime Jindal School supporter to contribute a gift of art to the school.
