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.
Recently, our MS in Supply Chain Management students had the chance to apply what they’re learning in the classroom to real industry scenarios with Valvoline Global Operations. Their story highlights exactly why real-world engagement is such an important part of the Gatton experience.
The Gatton College of Business and Economics proudly recognizes Olivia N. Davis, CPA, DBA and Tayshawn Juantez Gooch as the college’s 2025 recipients of the University of Kentucky Alumni Association’s Lyman T. Johnson Awards.
From hauntingly relatable student “horrors” (dead laptop batteries, locked coffee shops, and late-night due dates) to the thrills of our recent sales competition and a sneak peek at Gatton’s 100th birthday celebration, this month’s episode is full of tricks, treats, and laughs.
Faculty and alumni from the University of Kentucky have recently co-authored two national publications addressing timely questions in economics education: how the discipline’s core courses adapt to student needs, and how social media shapes classroom engagement.
Stephen Lusch, Deloitte-Touche Professor of Accountancy, has published new research in the Journal of the American Taxation Association that challenges long-held assumptions about the impact of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) oversight on corporate equity markets.
Pumpkin spice, SEC spirit, and a top-secret surprise?! This fall edition of Simon Says brings the heat AND the flavor! Join Dean Simon as he tackles the great Pumpkin Spice Showdown, narrates the wild world of students in “Cat Geo Wild,” and drops a major announcement that will shape Gatton’s future. From tailgates and global adventures to campus expansions, it’s a can’t-miss eppie packed with laughs, lattes, and locations worldwide. Let’s fall into it, Wildcats!
The Gatton College of Business and Economics is pleased to share that Adam Craig, Associate Professor of Marketing, has been appointed as an inaugural member of the Board of Directors for the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) Investor Protection and Education Foundation.
