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Ivan Li and Munam Khan
Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Building a greener future: Alumni leading the way in sustainable finance

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, we reflect on the growing need for environmental consciousness in the finance industry, highlighting SAF alumni who have been driving sustainable change since before it was mainstream.

Meet Ivan Li and Munam Khan—trailblazers in sustainable finance who are using their accounting and finance expertise to help organizations navigate climate risk, report on ESG, and build a better future.

Lecture hall with students from I-STEM event
Thursday, April 17, 2025

Bridging science and business: Thomas A. Blakelock High School I-STEM students shine in University of Waterloo presentations

The University of Waterloo's Science and Business (SCBUS) program partnered with Thomas A. Blakelock High School's I-STEM program during the 2024-2025 academic year to provide grade 10 students with a unique opportunity to engage in entrepreneurial projects that addressed global challenges, blending scientific inquiry with business acumen.

The School of Accounting and Finance 2025 Venture Capital Investment Competition Team
Thursday, March 13, 2025

UWaterloo's VCIC team dominates Canadian Finals—now sets sights on global stage

Reigning supreme for the sixth year in a row, Waterloo's Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC) team from the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) won the Canadian Finals in Halifax and secured second place at the Global Finals in North Carolina, defeating some of the best business schools in the world—including Berkeley, Georgetown, Miami University, US Air Force Academy, Trinity College and a close defeat by Dartmout. 

This represents a great achievement for both SAF and the student team as their finish is the highest ranking achieved by an international team in the VCIC Global competition's 27-year history. 

This year's team—SAF students Ansh, Joel, John, Nolan, Quynh-Anh and Rachel—proudly represented SAF at the competition, their regional win and historic global finish demonstrating SAF students' unparalleled ability to think like top-tier investors in an intense, fast-paced competition that simulates the real-world venture capital process.

Lucy Qi and Renee Milligan
Saturday, March 8, 2025

Empowered and inspiring: Women of SAF alumni breaking down barriers

In honour of International Women's Day this month, we're highlighting some incredible SAF alumni who are making waves in the finance industry.

Building a strong foundation for success through SAF's co-op program, networking opportunities and development of technical business skills, our featured alumni––Renee Milligan and Lucy Qi––have shown how women can bring unique abilities to the table, reshaping the future of finance to uplift the current and future women in the industry.

Featured alumni Ammar Kamran, Anyan Kamran, Puneet Kaur and Mahek Kaur in a collage
Monday, February 17, 2025

Family, finance and the future: SAF alumni siblings taking on the finance industry together

February reminds us to take a moment and slow down to appreciate our loved ones. This Family Day we're celebrating SAF alumni sibling duos who are paving the way together!

Ayman and Ammar Kamran (CFM '23), twin software engineers who took their skills to different cities: Ayman at Bloomberg in NYC, the heart of finance, and Ammar at Securiti.ai at the tech hub of the world, San Jose. 

Sisters Puneet, an M&A Analyst at Banyan Software, and Mahek, a soon-to-be consultant at McKinsey, share how their journey at SAF helped them discover their true passions within the accounting and finance industry. 

Featured alumni Anshu Grover, Meng Wang, and Adnan Khan in a collage
Wednesday, January 29, 2025

New beginnings: SAF alumni who have pursued unique career paths

January often brings about change and new beginnings, which is why the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) is highlighting alumni who have made exciting career changes, promoting growth and diversifying their expertise. In pivoting to unique and multidisciplinary fields, their stories demonstrate the flexibility possible with a foundation in accounting and finance.

Adam Presslee
Friday, January 17, 2025

Teams with diverse expertise produce innovative ideas, but are they practical?

Dr. Adam Presslee explores the challenges of turning creative ideas into workable solutions.

Collaborating with researchers from Xiamen University and Texas Tech University, his recent study examines how teams with different skill sets generate and refine ideas using advanced neuroimaging technology.

A panel of Sustainability and Financial Management students and the program co-directors on a panel at the Be the Future conference
Wednesday, December 11, 2024

“Be the Future”: Inspiring young leaders to transform industries and cities

November marked a significant milestone in sustainability education as the University of Waterloo hosted the inaugural "Be the Future" conference for high school students, organized by the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF), the Faculty of Environment and Ontario DECA.

This unique event highlighted Waterloo's commitment to developing the next generation of leaders by inspiring students to explore the intersection of sustainability, social impact and economic growth.