Mays Business School

Mays Business School continues down its path to preeminence with a No. 2 ranking, among public U.S. schools, in Financial Times 2026 Masters in Finance rankings! 👍 The rankings evaluate pre-experience finance master’s programs on criteria including salary, career progression, international mobility, career services, diversity, and ESG-related teaching. The full rankings include:

🏆 Overall — No. 2 among U.S. public schools | No. 6 in the U.S.
🏆 Overall Satisfaction — No. 1 in the U.S.
🏆 Career Services — No. 1 in the U.S.
🏆 Value for Money — No. 1 in the U.S.
🏆 Alumni Network — No. 2 in the U.S.

This accomplishment builds on Mays’ broader momentum in graduate business education, further cementing its reputation for rigorous academics, strong employer relationships, and clear return on investment on the world stage. 🌍

From the halls that shaped Aggies of past decades to the next generation finding inspiration in them now, Wehner has always been more than a building. This is where ideas begins, bonds are formed, and futures start to take shape. Then and now, but always Mays Business School. 👍

Congratulations to Mays Business School student-athlete Zaza Nnamdi on winning the 2026 NCAA track and field national championship in the men’s javelin! From balancing his studies as he pursues a master’s in entrepreneurial leadership to his training at the Anderson Track and Field Complex, he’s been an inspiring example of excellence! 👍

Zaza is your NCAA Champion in the javelin 🏆

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Four decades of passion. Thousands of students. One incredible professor.

Mays Business School is proud to celebrate Theresa Phinney ‘81 ‘84, a faculty member of the INFO Department - Mays Business School who has dedicated 40 years to teaching and an incredible 45 years of total service to Texas A&M University. She started when most students had never touched a computer, and today she teaches a generation that’s never known life without one.

One thing that’s never changed? The enthusiasm of Mays students, and hers for teaching them.

Has Phinney made a difference in your academic journey? Share your memories and read others’ recollections as we celebrate her remarkable time with Mays! 👍

For Stephanie Murphy ’00 ’14, business leadership has taken an unexpected trajectory. 🚀

Murphy has built a career at the intersection of business, aerospace, and entrepreneurship. As principal owner and CEO of Aegis Aerospace Inc., she leads a space and technology company serving government and commercial clients, including NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Department of Defense, with work that has supported architectural developments on the International Space Station.

A graduate of Texas A&M Department of Agricultural Economics and the Executive MBA program at Mays Business School, Murphy’s story reflects how business education can prepare leaders to navigate complex industries, translate technical ideas into opportunity, and create impact in fields shaping the future.

Her work is a reminder that business can help move innovation forward beyond our atmosphere and back here on Earth. 🌎

Who do you know from Mays whose impact reaches far beyond their professional accomplishments? Nominate them today!

Nominations are now open for the 2027 Mays Outstanding Alumni Awards, a recognition of former students who lead with character, serve their communities, and continue to make a meaningful impact on Mays and beyond.

If someone you know comes to mind, we invite you to nominate them today or repost this to help us spread the word as we honor some incredible Mays former students whose leadership, service, and character deserve to be recognized. 👍

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“Give them more than what they’re expecting. That, to me, is marketing.”

For Arch “Beaver” Aplin III ’80, that idea helped turn Buc-ee's from a single convenience store into one of the most recognizable brands in the country, with 55 locations across the United States. Now, through his transformative gift toward the Aplin Center at Texas A&M University, that same entrepreneurial spirit will continue to grow and develop at Mays Business School.

The Arch H. Aplin III '80 Department of Marketing and the future Aplin Center, opening in 2028, will carry his philosophy forward by giving Mays students new ways to explore marketing and retail in action. Through hands-on learning opportunities, students will be able to test ideas, make real decisions, and see their work come to life through the customer experience.

For Aplin, this gift is rooted in a desire to give back. For Mays, it represents what is possible when entrepreneurial vision meets bold ideas and a shared belief that great business starts with understanding people and serving them well.