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.
It's a new year on Simon Says! We're covering it all: Dean's List, a world-class Excel Competition performance, student resolutions and more! Find out what else we have in store- watch now!
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.
Join us for the 36th annual Economic Outlook Conference, where experts from Gatton College of Business and Economics, Bluegrass REALTORS, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, will discuss the economic trends shaping our world.
The University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business and Economics Excel team has achieved remarkable success, culminating in a #3 world ranking in the Microsoft World Excel Collegiate Competition.
Hold onto your tinsel, viewers, because this December episode of Simon Says is jam-packed with holiday cheer and Dean Sheather's signature shenanigans! Get ready for a wild ride as Dean Sheather whips up a sugary spectacle, reminisces about the year's wildest moments, and drops a hint about his next big project (think leg warmers and Santa hats!). Simon kicks things off by announcing his upcoming Christmas escape to the land of Oz – Melbourne, Australia, to be exact – where he'll be soaking up the sun and catching up with his brothers.
Ever feel like research is missing the big picture? A lot of experimental studies only scratch the surface, tackling a few variables at a time because of limited resources. Enter the Taguchi approach—a smart, efficient way to dig deeper and test many factors at once. Gatton faculty members Jordan Moffett and Dan Sheehan recently had their paper, "The Taguchi approach to large-scale experimental designs: A powerful and efficient tool for advancing marketing theory and practice" published in the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science.
Gobble 'til you wobble! The November edition of Simon Says is here, and Dean Sheather is overflowing with gratitude for our amazing Gatton community! Join him as he gives thanks for our incredible donors, faculty, staff, and students and highlights some unforgettable fall break trips to Chicago and Nashville. You won't want to miss Dean Sheather's attempt at the Worst Wine Wind-down challenge, where he'll be taste-testing (and critiquing!) budget-friendly wines. Plus, Dean Sheather channels his inner child with a Thanksgiving-themed arts and crafts project!
