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.
Brian Scroggins, a graduate of the University of Kentucky’s MBA/JD dual degree program, now works as senior manager of casino operations at DraftKings, one of the world’s leading sports gaming and entertainment companies. As the NCAA Tournament approaches each spring, his work sits at the intersection of sports, analytics, technology and regulation — a career path that began during his time at UK.
Entrepreneurship at the Gatton College of Business and Economics is no longer confined to a single center or elective course. It is becoming a coordinated effort spanning new faculty hires, expanded programming, community partnerships and a growing pipeline that now reaches into Kentucky’s high schools.
Teams From 8 Kentucky Colleges Competed in Kentucky’s Largest Intercollegiate Business Pitch
In the February episode of Simon Says, Dean Simon Sheather highlights some of the many accomplishments happening across the Gatton College of Business and Economics.
This month’s episode features the annual Econ Games, a student-favorite competition that challenges participants to apply economic thinking in creative and competitive ways. Dr. Darshak Patel joins the program to share how the event continues to grow and engage students.
Professor Jordan Moffett's new research: "Privacy trade-offs in International Markets" is forthcoming in the UT-Dallas Journal of International Business Studies. This paper was written with with Natalie Chisam (University of Nebraska), Frank Germann (University of Notre Dame), and Robert Palmatier (University of Washington).
