A Message from Dean Williamson

Dear Reader, It is with great excitement that we unveil the launch of this magazine, the first of its kind showcasing the innovative new initiatives, alumni successes and continued impact at the Merage School. As we begin to look ahead to the new year, this first issue focuses on the future of business, technology and education through the lens of students at the beginning of their higher education journey, alumni stepping into roles as change makers, and faculty dedicated to making lasting impacts on industry. I am continually inspired by the Merage School community’s investment in people not only on journeys similar to their own, but those who are blazing uncharted paths forward in the realms of business, education, technology and their own personal growth. In this issue, you will learn more about our students, faculty, alumni and industry partners who are working together to launch an immersive summer program and new venture competition, develop financial literacy and entrepreneurial mindsets in future college applicants, investigate and alleviate issues affecting Orange County businesses, and uplift one another through scholarship and fellowship efforts. I hope you enjoy the stories found within these pages and feel connected to the programs and people that make the Merage School an incubator for innovation. It is thanks to your past and ongoing investment that we are empowered to forge ahead as a leading institution for education, research, and industry. With gratitude,

Ian O. Williamson Dean, UCI Paul Merage School of Business