Manderson Graduate School of Business

One week from today, Hewson Hall will be filled with new faces, new friendships, and the excitement of a new MBA journey. 🌟

LAUNCH 2026 is almost here, and we can't wait to welcome our newest family members to Manderson.

We can't wait to see what's in store for this incredible group of students. 🙌

The Manderson Graduate School of Business has once again been recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the Best On-Campus MBA Programs for 2027, while also earning a spot on The Princeton Review’s Top 50 Online MBA Programs for 2027. This recognition reflects the strength of our academic programs, exceptional student experience, and commitment to career success. 🏛️🌟

We're proud to be recognized among the nation's top business schools.
Learn more about how The Princeton Review compiles its rankings. ⬇️

Congratulations to Jade McGee, Eryn Feehery, Malyk Hayden, and Taylor Woods for landing roles at Regions Bank! 👏

Jade is launching her career as a part of the Technology, Operations, Digital, and Data Development Program.

Additionally, Malyk (MSMIS, Spring 2027) Taylor (Tradtional MBA, Spring 2027), and Eryn (Tradtional MBA, Spring 2027) will be adding value to their respective teams as interns this summer.

Best of luck to you all and !

Join us in celebrating Renee Angerer, John Hunter, Mamie Patton, and Luke Po***ck as they begin exciting new professional opportunities!

🌟 Renee Angerer (MAMT, Spring 2026) will be serving internationally as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Liberia, where she will make a meaningful impact through service and community engagement.

🌟 John Hunter (TRAD, Spring 2026) will be launching his career in investments as an Investment Associate with Marquette Associates in West Chester, PA.

🌟 Mamie Patton (STEM, Spring 2026) will be bringing creativity and design expertise to her role as a Junior Interior Designer with Accents of the South in Huntsville, AL.

🌟 Luke Po***ck (MAEC, Spring 2026) will be developing his industry knowledge and analytical skills as a Surety Underwriting Trainee with CNA Insurance in Birmingham, AL.

We are thrilled to see where these opportunities take them and look forward to all they will accomplish!

Best of luck to Jack Byers, Matthew Hanna, Owen Hayden, Riley Hove, Scout Paulus, and Mary Scott Pingley as they take on exciting internship opportunities this summer!

🌟 Jack Byers (TRAD MBA, Spring 2027) will be gaining hands-on experience in the financial industry as a Private Wealth Intern with Raymond James in Coeur d’Alene, ID.

🌟 Matthew Hanna (TRAD MBA, Spring 2027) will be developing client-focused financial expertise as a Financial Representative Intern with Northwestern Mutual in Birmingham, AL.

🌟 Owen Hayden (TRAD MBA, Spring 2027) will be expanding his knowledge of banking and client services as a Financial Services Intern with Oakworth Capital Bank in Birmingham, AL.

🌟 Riley Hove (TRAD MBA, Spring 2027) will be joining Ben E. Keith as an ASPIRE Intern in Ft. Worth, TX, where she will gain exposure to leadership, operations, and business development initiatives.

🌟 Scout Paulus (TRAD MBA, Spring 2027) will be supporting arts and community engagement efforts as an Administrative Intern with the Kansas City Shakespeare Festival in Kansas City, MO.

🌟 Mary Scott Pingley (TRAD MBA, Spring 2027) will be building creative strategy and client engagement experience as a Marketing and Business Development Intern with Cameron Faulkner Weddings in Tuscaloosa, AL.

We are excited to see the impact this talented group will make this summer!

Hats off to a few of our recent graduates! 🎓

🌟 Katie Trousdale (TRAD MBA, Spring 2026) will be joining United Bank as a Credit Analyst.

🌟 Mike Schottland (TRAD MBA, Spring 2026) is rejoining United Airlines after his internship as a Senior FP&A Analyst.

🌟 Imani Muse (MSAC, Spring 2026) is headed to PwC as an Audit & Assurance Associate.

🌟 Gretchen Minor (TRAD MBA, Spring 2026) joins Mission Pet Health as an Operations Analyst.

🌟 Julia Kendall (STEM MBA 2026) is headed to Charlotte NC as a Project Engineer at Garver.

🌟 Jamiah Givner (TRAD MBA, Spring 2026) joins Shipt as a Membership Marketing Manager.

🌟 Hanna Bunn-Munck (TRAD MBA, Spring 2026) is headed to The Home Depot as an Associate Product Manager.

Congratulations all around! 🎉

Our first-year traditional MBA students are showing what they can do in their internships! 👏

Paul McMinn will be joining J.S. Held as an Economic Damages and Valuations Intern, Greyson Lee is heading to Alabama Credit Union as a Marketing Intern, and Evan Hebert will be with Ascension Health interning with the Strategic Integration Team. Good luck this summer!

Our MBA case teams have been hard at work this year, representing our program at top competitions across the country. From New Orleans, to DC, to Breckenridge, and College Station, our students continue to showcase their strategic expertise and leadership.

We are proud of the hard work and excellence represented by every team this season.

The Manderson team recently completed a three-day Agility Training, focusing on collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation. 👏

Throughout the training, offered by The University of Alabama Agility Program, our team explored new strategies for problem-solving, communication, and process improvement.

We are excited to continue applying these ideas as we work to better serve our students, employer partners, alumni, and the broader Manderson community. Thank you to the UA Agility team for a great experience!

Let's congratulate a few of our recent graduates as they embark on the first step of their professional journeys!

🌟 Gerry York (Traditional MBA, Spring 2026) will be joining Veeva Systems as an Associate Consultant.

🌟 Cooper Yoder (Traditional MBA, Spring 2026) will be joining West Alabama Chamber as a Program Lead.

🌟 Grace Pruitt (STEM MBA, Spring 2026) is heading to NYC taking on the role of Sales Engineer with KEYENCE.

🌟 Benjamin Martin (STEM MBA, Spring 2026) will be starting an Engineering Rotational Progam with Woodward, Inc. in Ft. Collins CO.

Well done, students! 🎉