The SMU Pathways to Business and Industry (PBI) initiative has an exciting lineup of Spring 2026 events designed to connect students with resources, academic pathways, and each other. We invite faculty and staff to help us spread the word and encourage students to register on SMU360.
These events offer free food, meaningful connections, and practical tools to support students’ academic and career success, your encouragement can make a big difference in student engagement.
Upcoming PBI Events Highlights
Introduction to Business Research (co-hosted with Duda Family Business Library)
Thursday, February 18| 12:00–1:00 PM
Learn to use Mergent Intellect, IBISWorld, and Factiva to investigate companies and the industries they operate in.
Pathways and Pizza Pop-In
Thursday, February 19 | 12:30–1:30 PM
Enjoy free pizza while meeting the Cox Admissions Team to learn more about the Cox 4+1 pathways to an MS degree, as well as other PBI resources and career readiness tools.
PBI PAL Office Hours
Meet with PBI Peer Academic Leaders Ruth Assefa and Tiffany Nguyen
Mondays & Wednesdays: 9:30–11:30 AM, 12–2 PM
Fridays: 11:30–1:30 PM
Meet with PBI Peer Academic Leaders Ruth Assefa and Tiffany Nguyen for guidance and support. Get the opportunity to complete the SteppingBlocks Digital Career Counselor, explore ways to update and strengthen your LinkedIn profile, and ask questions about academics, career planning, and PBI resources.
PBI Coffee & Conversations
March 30 | 10:30–11:30 AM, Clements Hall, Scholars Den
April 15 | 1–2 PM, Clements Hall, Scholars Den
Stop by for a quick coffee boost and connect with PBI staff to build your career readiness using PBI resources.
World Languages Work: Pathways to Careers in World Languages (Virtual)
Thursday, April 16 | 12:30–1:30 PM
Explore how a degree in a world language can translate into meaningful careers in business and industry and learn how language skills create value in corporate and professional settings.
Please share these opportunities with your students and encourage them to register through SMU360 or attend where applicable. Your support helps students discover valuable resources, build community, and take confident steps toward their academic and career goals.
Thank you for partnering with PBI to support student success! If there are any questions, please contact pbi@smu.edu.