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2025 Wildcat Pitch Winners

Gatton College of Business and Economics recognizes winners of 2025 PNC Wildcat Pitch Competition for student entrepreneurs

More than 20 student-entrepreneurs showcased their innovative ideas and business savvy during the 2025 PNC Wildcat Pitch Competition Sat., April 26, at the University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics. This full-day competition allowed University of Kentucky student teams to pitch their business plans to judges for a chance to win a total of $20,000 in prize money. The competition was divided into an undergraduate division and a graduate division and was judged by a multi-disciplinary panel.

2025 Gatton Hall of Fame Recipients at the Signature Club of Lansdowne. From left to right: Silas Deane, Alicia Reitano, Jane Wells, John Cain

Gatton College Celebrates Its 31st Annual Alumni Hall of Fame and Distinguished Young Alumni Ceremony

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. 

The UK 2025 Econ Games team

UK Students Place in Top Four at National Econ Games Competition with Real-World Consulting Project

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. 

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