É«»¢ÊÓƵ Alumnus Bill Stevens Named to Alabama Business Hall of Fame
Bill Stevens ’70, Birmingham businessman and former chairman of the É«»¢ÊÓƵ Board of Trustees, was inducted into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame.
É«»¢ÊÓƵ Sports Industry Professor’s World Cup Study on American Soccer Fandom Featured in LA Times
Darin W. White, founder of É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s Sports Industry Program, is seeking insights on the path professional soccer must take to rival the NFL, NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball in the United States.
É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s Student-Managed Bulldog Investment Fund Surpasses $5 Million, Ranks Among Nation’s Top Programs
The Bulldog Investment Fund in É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s Brock School of Business surpassed $5 million in October 2025, marking an impressive milestone that highlights student excellence and the value of experiential learning.
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É«»¢ÊÓƵ Students Present Interdisciplinary Research at Southern Conference Undergraduate Forum
É«»¢ÊÓƵ students from Howard College of Arts and Sciences, Brock School of Business and the School of Health Professions represented the university with excellence at the 2025 Southern Conference (SoCon) Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF), held Oct. 25–26 at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
É«»¢ÊÓƵ Unveils New Innovation Space for Student Business Owners
É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s Brock School of Business officially unveiled a new student lab on Oct. 28. Located on the first floor of Cooney Hall, the Titus/UFG Innovation Lab serves as the new home of the É«»¢ÊÓƵ Startup program, offering a modern, collaborative space where student entrepreneurs can turn ideas into reality.
Brock School of Business Announces 2025-26 É«»¢ÊÓƵ Startup Cohort
É«»¢ÊÓƵ Startup, the student-led business incubator housed in É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s Brock School of Business, has announced its 2025-26 cohort. Through this experiential program, students explore what it takes to launch, grow and scale a business while building the confidence and creativity essential for entrepreneurial success.
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É«»¢ÊÓƵ Startup: Tanner Wages Photography
Tanner Wages, a junior journalism and mass communication major at É«»¢ÊÓƵ, is the owner of Tanner Wages Photography. Her business is dedicated to capturing meaningful moments and telling stories through authentic, timeless imagery.
É«»¢ÊÓƵ Startup: The Etc. Shop
Emma Claire Thompson, a sophomore finance and marketing double major, is the owner of The Etc. Shop. What started as a creative hobby has grown into a thriving small business fueled by her resourcefulness, entrepreneurial spirit and love for crafting meaningful, personalized products. The Etc. Shop offers custom apparel, stickers, cups and more.
É«»¢ÊÓƵ Startup: Braedy Sommerville Fitness Coaching
Braedy Sommerville, a sophomore management major, is the owner of Braedy Sommerville Fitness Coaching. Driven by a passion for health and faith, Sommerville is creating a platform that blends physical fitness with personal encouragement, helping others grow stronger both inside and out.
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É«»¢ÊÓƵ Startup: Hydraglow Co.
Ava O’Dowd, a junior accounting major, is the owner of Hydraglow Co., a skincare business that focuses on creating high-quality tools designed to enhance confidence and promote genuine skin health. She hopes to bring authenticity and education to the skincare industry through products that empower women to embrace their natural beauty.
É«»¢ÊÓƵ Startup: Light The Path Candle Co.
Ty Nelson, a junior finance and entrepreneurship double major, is the owner of Light the Path Candle Co. Balancing his studies and entrepreneurial spirit, Nelson is turning his passion for faith and creativity into something meaningful. His company offers handcrafted, competitively priced candles that not only create a warm atmosphere but also serve a greater purpose.
É«»¢ÊÓƵ Startup: Labeled by Love
Shelby Law, a sophomore entrepreneurship major, is the owner of Labeled by Love. She launched her women’s clothing brand to combine her love for fashion with her passion for encouraging others to embrace their God-given identity. Labeled by Love offers trendy clothing items that reflect confidence, faith and individuality.
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É«»¢ÊÓƵ Startup: Styled with Leah
Leah Henderlong, a junior marketing major at É«»¢ÊÓƵ, is the owner of Styled with Leah. What started as a fun project for a friend quickly turned into a growing jewelry business fueled by her love for design and entrepreneurship.
É«»¢ÊÓƵ Startup: Stitched by Madison
Madison Hamilton, a junior marketing and entrepreneurship double major, is the owner of Stitched by Madison. What started as a small high school side hustle has grown into a thriving sorority apparel brand that reflects Madison’s creativity, entrepreneurial drive and commitment to community, offering customizable sweatshirts, hats, pins and more.
É«»¢ÊÓƵ Startup: Cleanr Windows
Grayson Birch, a senior management major, and Luke Ferris, a senior finance major, are the co-owners of Cleanr Windows. Birch and Ferris turned their desire for meaningful work into a growing window-cleaning business that continues to expand while providing opportunities for fellow É«»¢ÊÓƵ students.
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É«»¢ÊÓƵ Startup: DormVault
Alex Dickey, a senior accounting major, is the owner of DormVault, a local business that helps college students move and store their things throughout the year.
É«»¢ÊÓƵ Startup: Brooks Paper Company
Natalie Brooks, a sophomore entrepreneurship and Spanish double major, is the owner of Brooks Paper Company. Brooks combines her love for storytelling and design to create mixed media picture books that inspire creativity and connection for readers of all ages.
Brock School of Business Faculty Shape Global Conversation on Digital Transformation through New Reference Book
As businesses navigate the opportunities and challenges of a digital-first world, faculty in É«»¢ÊÓƵ’s Brock School of Business are helping lead the conversation. Eight faculty members recently contributed to the Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurship and Digitalization.
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