The 10th annual 'Best & Brightest Business Majors' list, unveiled by Poets&Quants for Undergrads, spotlights 100 seniors from leading undergraduate business programs across the nation. These students are recognized for their entrepreneurial leadership, academic achievements, and significant contributions to their communities. Senior writer Jeff Schmitt described this year's group as notably proactive, with a strong inclination towards identifying needs and taking action. The honorees come from a wide array of business disciplines, including business administration, marketing, finance, and operations.
Among the standout students is David Elias Kurzmann from ESCP Business School, who founded vipi.education, a tutoring service led by students across Europe. Stephen Mitchell from Marquette University was celebrated as the Men's Basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year and achieved top academic honors in Finance and Information Systems. Skyler Mott from Lehigh University exemplifies the balance between academic success and entrepreneurial ventures, managing a realty business with properties worth $5 million. Kassidy Allen from Texas Christian University's Neeley School made her mark by dedicating over 200 hours as a consultative selling coach and earning accolades such as Junior of the Year.
Poets&Quants compiled the list by engaging with the top 50 undergraduate business schools, ensuring a diverse representation with 51 men and 49 women. Each profile offers a deep dive into the students' extracurricular engagements, accomplishments, and viewpoints, enriched by endorsements from faculty and administrators. This feature not only celebrates the remarkable talent within undergraduate business programs but also shines a light on the future leaders who blend scholarly dedication with innovative approaches and a commitment to societal betterment.
