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High school students from across the Midwest participated in WSB Precollege Programs’ “Her View, Her Voice: Exploring Business” at Union South. This workshop empowered participants to explore the unique perspectives, strengths, and leadership skills that women bring to the business world through engaging conversations with panelists Dr. Aziza Jones, Dr. Joanna Wangerin, and Wisconsin School of Business alumna Monica Murphy.

Students engaged in a career pathways exploration led by Career Program Manager Shawn Johnson, where they gained valuable insight on how understanding personal strengths can help pave their future careers. They also learned about the importance of community, leadership, and professional development opportunities through involvement in organizations such as Women in Finance & Accounting, Women Impacting Supply Chain Excellence, Women in Business Technology, Women in Real Estate, and Women in Business.

Learn more about WSB Precollege Programs by visiting business.wisc.edu/precollege

We are thrilled to share that Jirs Meuris, associate professor of Management and Human Resources, has been recognized in @poetsandquants Best 40 Under 40 Graduate Business Professors list for 2026!

Meuris, the V. Duane Rath Professor, centers his research on the impact work practices have on organizations and society at large. His thought leadership has been widely recognized, with features in The Atlantic, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and more.

In the first quarter of 2026, 81% of all global venture capital funding went to AI startups, and AI tech-related stocks accounted for 42% of the S&P 500.

Those numbers, shared by Matt Seitz, executive director of the AI Hub for Business at the Wisconsin School of Business, set the tone for the inaugural “Ground Truth: AI for Business Summit.”

Speakers representing academia and global companies shared how their organizations are deploying AI and the lessons they have learned in the process.