The University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics celebrated its Hall of Fame ceremony on April 9th at the Signature Club of Lansdowne, recognizing four graduates for their exceptional career achievements and community impact. This year marked the 31st anniversary of the Hall of Fame ceremony.
A team of University of Kentucky students placed 4th out of 20 teams at the 2025 Econ Games, a national data analytics and consulting competition hosted in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 3–4. The competition challenged students to analyze large, real-world datasets and deliver strategic recommendations to a civic client.
Benjamin T. Broughton, the Outstanding Senior Award recipient for the Department of Management was honored with this year’s Dean’s Award for Excellence. Described as "authentic,” Benjamin is known for being engaged, thoughtful, and intentional.
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The Gatton College of Business and Economics recently hosted Brad White, defensive coordinator and outside linebackers coach for UK Football, as the keynote speaker for this year's Honesty, Integrity, and Professionalism (HIP) event for students, faculty, staff and alumni held Feb. 28
This year's competition saw a record-breaking 38 students showcase their selling skills, following a Sales Career Night that drew 60 students eager to explore career opportunities. The event was made possible through the generous support of ten corporate sponsors, with Dell Technologies serving as the Platinum sponsor
Leadership Week, held from January 27–31, 2025, aimed to inspire and equip students with leadership skills through various events and activities. The week-long event featured events to promote personal and professional growth, increase student involvement in campus organizations and empower the next generation of leaders. The week, themed "Level Up: Lead with Confidence," was led by Shontá Phelps, Director of Student Leadership Development, with support from the Graham Office of Career Management
The Gatton College of Business and Economics is pleased to announce its continued collaboration with PNC Bank to present the 2025 PNC Innovation Summit, “Funding Innovation – The Art of Startup Fundraising,” on March 26th and the PNC Wildcat Pitch Competition on April 26th.
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David Hardesty, Ph.D,Gatton Endowed Chair and University Research Professor, has been selected to receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Marketing Association's Retail and Pricing Special Interest Group.
