{"id":28906,"date":"2026-06-30T10:44:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T14:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/news\/?p=28906"},"modified":"2026-06-30T12:06:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T16:06:12","slug":"clark-university-school-of-business-joins-mass-fintech-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/news\/clark-university-school-of-business-joins-mass-fintech-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"Clark University School of Business joins Mass Fintech Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3039\" height=\"2431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/Damian-Efros.jpeg\" alt=\"student standing in lobby\" class=\"wp-image-28907\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Damian Efros, a second-year Master of Science in Finance student and Fulbright scholar, at the September 2025 Boston Fintech Week.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Clark University School of Business (CUSB) has become an institutional member of the Mass Fintech Hub, expanding opportunities for students and faculty to engage with leaders in the financial technology sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following more than a year of collaboration and relationship-building, CUSB pursued membership to deepen its connections with the organization and provide students and faculty with enhanced access to industry networks, experiential learning, and career pathways. Through this partnership, Clark joins a network of prestigious financial institutions, universities, startups, and policymakers working to advance innovation in fintech across Massachusetts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CUSB students have already begun to benefit from the Hub\u2019s programming. Damian Efros, a second-year Master of Science in Finance student and Fulbright scholar, attended Boston Fintech Week events last fall and participated in the Mass Fintech Hub career fair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs someone passionate about finance and fintech, visiting the Boston Fed and connecting with like-minded peers has been one of the highlights of my journey at Clark,\u201d Efros said. \u201cI\u2019m grateful to the Mass Fintech Hub for making this experience possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-the-mass-fintech-hub\">About the Mass Fintech Hub<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched as a public-private partnership, the Mass Fintech Hub fosters collaboration among universities, financial institutions, startups, investors, and policymakers. The organization\u2019s goal is to strengthen Massachusetts as a global leader in financial technology by supporting innovation, talent development, and cross-sector partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a member, the School of Business will gain direct access to this network, opening new opportunities for research collaboration, industry engagement, and student career development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-expanding-opportunities-for-the-clark-community\">Expanding opportunities for the Clark community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Membership in the Mass Fintech Hub provides students and faculty with access to a range of programs and resources, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mass Fintech Week:<\/strong> Complimentary or discounted access to events, including the annual career fair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mentorship programs:<\/strong> Opportunities for students to be paired with industry professionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exclusive events:<\/strong> Invitations to networking and educational events across Massachusetts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Industry connections:<\/strong> Access to guest speakers, workshop leaders, and experiential classroom projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student pitch competitions:<\/strong> Opportunities to participate in statewide fintech innovation challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faculty collaboration:<\/strong> Expanded pathways for research partnerships and professional networking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Dean Jing Zhang said the partnership aligns with the school\u2019s focus on innovation and preparing students for evolving industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe future belongs to those who can navigate the intersection of business, technology, and innovation,\u201d Zhang said. \u201cOur partnership with the Mass Fintech Hub creates meaningful opportunities for students to engage with the leaders and ideas shaping that 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