Student Engagement

Student Engagement at the JTG School of Business

Students in the James T. George School of Business gain the experiences that drive academic excellence and career success. We believe the most powerful learning happens beyond the classroom, where theory, technology, and real world application come together. As an AI inclusive school, we empower students to understand, apply, and lead with emerging technologies shaping today’s business landscape.

As a student, you can:

Jump-start your career with a required, hands-on internship
Put your ideas to the test in competitive, real-world business case challenges
Compete for scholarships and fellowships that reward excellence and ambition
Connect face-to-face with corporate executives and industry leaders who visit campus regularly
Earn industry-recognized certifications that strengthen your résumé
Expand your global perspective through international experiences
Collaborate closely with faculty on meaningful, career-focused projects
Lead and serve through business clubs, student organizations, and professional associations
Grow through mentorship programs, both as a mentee and as a mentor
Build fluency in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, learning how to use AI ethically, creatively, and strategically in business decision-making

The Hampton Experience is more than just a degree, it’s a launchpad for purpose driven success, where students have “options” and not “issues”.

Student Business Clubs & Organizations

The JTG School of Business hosts a diverse range of student-led organizations tailored to specific industries and professional interests.

Organization	Mission & Focus	Contact Email	Instagram	Faculty Advisor
Business Bigs	Provides mentorship to first year business students to encourage school engagement and networking	jtgbusinessbigs@gmail.com	@businessbigs	Dr. Ziette Hayes
National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)	Provides a direct connection to the premier professional association for Black accounting and finance students.	nabainc.hamptonu@gmail.com	@naba.hamptonu	Dr. Aretha Hill
Entrepreneurship Club	Established in 2009, this club focuses on empowering the next generation of innovators.	Hamptonuetrclub1@gmail.com	@hamptonuetrclub	Dr. Glenda Evans
Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF)	A hands-on organization that teaches students about today’s markets to prepare them for tomorrow’s financial world.	N/A	@hamptonu_smif	Dr. Jay Kim
National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA)	Focuses on wealth building and creating educational opportunities for underrepresented aspiring leaders.	N/A	@nbmbaa_hu	Dr. Ann Marie Hyatt
American Marketing Association (AMA)	Connects students to a global network of marketing professionals and resources.	Hamptonu.ama21@gmail.com	@hamptonu_ama	Dr. Natalie Baucum
Real Estate Club	Provides a platform for students to explore both the commercial and residential real estate sectors.	N/A	@hamptonu.rec	Dr. Fouad Moussa
Financial Management Association (FMA)	Dedicated to developing students’ financial research practices and professional networking abilities.	HAMPTONUFMA@gmail.com	@hamptonufma	Dr. Jay Kim
Society for Advancement of Management (SAM)	Promotes the scientific study of management theory and its global application.	ADVANCEWITHSAM@gmail.com	@hamptonu_sam	Dr. Juritsa Ford
Sigma Beta Delta	An honor society that recognizes high scholarship and professional accomplishment among business students.	N/A	N/A	Dr. Sharad K. Maheshwari
Chess Club	Fosters an inclusive community and builds strategic thinking through the game of chess.	N/A	@huchessclub	Dr. Ann Marie Hyatt
Business Consulting Club	Helping Students build skills in business strategy, problem solving & professional development through real consulting projects	Hubusinessconsultingclub@gmail.com	@hubusinessconsultingclub	Dr. Mary Graham Mundy & Dr. Ryan Goldsberry
Artificial Intelligence Club	Shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence on campus through workshops, projects, and innovation	N/A	@hamptonuai	Dr. DeShea’ Simon
Business Men’s Collective	Provides networking and mentorship exclusively to men in the School of Business	N/A	@bmc.1868	Mr. Ryan Goldsberry

Coming Soon: We are excited to announce that a chapter of the National Retail Federation (NRF) is coming soon to the JTG School of Business!

Stay Connected

Most of our organizations maintain active social media pages to share meeting times and event updates. You can find many of them on Instagram at the handles below:

Business Bigs: @businessbigs
- President: Nadia Green
- Advisor: Dr. Hayes
Chess Club: @huchessclub
- President: Anthony Nelson
- Advisor: Dr. Hyatt
Real Estate Club: @hamptonu.rec
- President: Myles Johnson
- Advisor: Dr. Moussa
Entrepreneurship Club: @hamptonuetrclub
- President: Leah Moore
- Advisor: Dr. Evans
Investment Fund (SMIF): @hamptonu_smif
- Advisor: Dr. Kim
Financial Management (FMA): @hamptonufma
- Advisor: Dr. Kim
Black MBA Assoc: @nbmbaa_hu
- President: Summer Lewis
- Advisor: Dr. Hyatt
Society for Advancement of Management (SAM): @hamptonu_sam
- President: Christina Johnson
American Marketing Association (AMA): @hamptonu_ama
- President: Symonne Brooks
- Advisor: Dr. Baucum
National Association of Black Accountants (NABA): @naba.hamptonu
- President: Kennedy McCollum
- Advisor: Dr. Hill
Artificial Intelligence Club (AI): @hamptonuai
- President: Samuel Kirkland
- Dr. Simon

GET INVOLVED!

Career & Networking

The James T. George School of Business helps our students find more than an education. We are committed to helping students launch and develop successful, rewarding careers after graduation. Offering a full menu of resources and services including career coaching, career assessments, networking events, corporate partnerships, mock interviews, interview prep, industry insider information, salary negotiation assistance, and more.

Visit the HU Career Center for more information: https://home.hamptonu.edu/career/

Student Engagement