This year’s Dean’s Award for Excellence winners, chosen by a selection committee comprised of faculty, staff and the dean of the college, are Jenna Utterback and Teague Howell. The Dean’s Award for Excellence is the college’s highest undergraduate honor, recognizing students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership, service and impact during their time at Gatton.
Through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, students from the Gatton College of Business and Economics and the J. David Rosenberg College of Law are preparing and filing tax returns at no cost for individuals and families who may not otherwise have access to professional services.
March at Gatton is packed with momentum! In this episode of Simon Says, Dean Simon Sheather highlights the launch of the inaugural Blue Means Business Conference, a record-setting Sales Competition, the successful Level Up Leadership Summit and this year’s Gatton Research Excellence presentations. He’s also put to the test in “Are You Smarter Than a Marketing and Supply Chain Department Chair?” and gives viewers a preview of the upcoming Hall of Fame and Centennial Celebration and featured live auction items.
I was born and raised in Buffalo, New York, and attended the State University of New York (SUNY) for my undergraduate degree. My career began at NCR, selling computer systems to manufacturing companies across upstate New York. While working full-time, I spent my evenings at the Rochester Institute of Technology earning my MBA.
I was born in Danville, Kentucky, but I grew up in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The University of Kentucky was always part of my family story—both of my parents have advanced degrees from UK—so I grew up understanding the impact that the University of Kentucky had on their careers.
I grew up in Louisville, but I bled blue from the time I was an infant. Growing up inKentucky, I have always been surrounded by a strong sense of community and schoolpride, which has shaped me into who I am today. Looking back, I have always beenaround the University of Kentucky, whether it was going to watch UK’s 2014 undefeatedteam, or watching my Mom speak at an entrepreneurship graduate class, UK has
The CPA exam is one of the most important milestones between graduation and a long-term career in the profession. It can also be one of the most difficult to navigate. The Von Allmen School of Accountancy is working to make that transition more manageable through ACC 395, an independent study course designed to help students begin CPA exam preparation while they are still completing their undergraduate studies.
The University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics has announced that Bank of America will serve as the naming partner for the 2026 Econ Games, one of the nation’s leading undergraduate competitions focused on applying economics and data analytics to real-world challenges. The event will be officially known as The Bank of America 2026 Econ Games.
