The competition challenges students to evaluate publicly traded companies and deliver a structured pitch, simulating the type of analysis and communication required in investment and finance roles.
As student interest in real estate careers continues to grow, the Gatton College of Business and Economics has launched the new Center for Real Estate, an initiative designed to bring structure and real-world context to an increasingly popular field of study.
A team of Gatton College of Business and Economics students earned first place at the inaugural Finance Pitch Cup, a competitive mergers and acquisitions (M&A) pitch event designed to give students real-world exposure to investment banking and corporate finance.
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The Gatton College of Business and Economics once again made a strong showing on the global stage as three University of Kentucky students competed at the 2025 Microsoft Excel World Collegiate Challenge in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team earned an impressive fifth-place finish, continuing Gatton’s growing reputation in this competition.
