The Pathways to Business and Industry (PBI) initiative is working with campus partners to help students explore how their academic interests can translate into careers. These upcoming events reveal how different majors and skills can open doors to a variety of opportunities in the business world. Encourage students who are interested in business but not in the business school to attend. Students can register for events on SMU360.
Business Journalism Alumni Lunch and Learn – Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 12–1 p.m. | HTSC Chamber
Students can hear from SMU alumni who have built careers reporting on markets, companies, and economic trends. Alumni panelists include Elizabeth Guevara (Breaking News Writer for Investopedia), Shelbie Hamilton (Denton County Editor, Community Impact), Connor Pittman (McKinney Editor, Community Impact), and Saniha Aziz (Lead Communications Director, USAA), moderated by Professor Jake Batsell, Chair in Business Journalism.
Introduction to Business Research – Tuesday, Nov. 11 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Fondren Library 109
In collaboration with the Duda Family Business Library, this workshop introduces students to essential business research tools and databases that can support career exploration and professional development.
History in Action: Pathways to Business and Beyond – Wednesday, Nov. 13 | 3–4 p.m. | Virtual
Partnering with the University Advising Center and Department of History, this session highlights how history students translate classroom skills into careers across industries, demonstrating the value of transferable skills in the workplace.