Students vie for seed money in the Regions Foundation Business Idea Competition at the IDEA Bank

Vamsi Jupudi took top prize for his proposal for BrightLyf, a mental health app for college students.

Vamsi Jupudi took top prize for his proposal for BrightLyf, a mental health app for college students.

Ten students pitched business ideas on Wednesday morning after completing an eight-week course, and three students were able to earn seed money to kickstart their business. Vamsi Jupudi, Kameryn Mitchell and Jamarion Willie Hughes each won seed money.

The event, sponsored by the Regions Foundation, was held at the IDEA Bank and students pitched ideas…

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Second-annual Business Idea Competition offers $4,500 in prize money for TROY student entrepreneurs

The Sorrell College 360 Center for Professional Life hosts student pitch competition on Dec. 4. (TROY photo)

The Sorrell College 360 Center for Professional Life hosts student pitch competition on Dec. 4. (TROY photo)

An eight-week program of learning will culminate in the second annual Business Idea Competition, sponsored by Regions Foundation and hosted by the Sorrell 360 Center and the IDEA Bank.

After spending eight weeks learning about various topics, participants will compete for thousands of dollars in seed money starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4….

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Sorrell 360 programs provides financial literacy program to more than 20 students in inaugural Guardian Credit Union 360 Finance cohort

Sorrell College's 360 Center for Professional Life celebrates is first 360 Finance cohort on Dec. 3.

Sorrell College's 360 Center for Professional Life celebrates is first 360 Finance cohort on Dec. 3.

More than 20 Sorrell College of Business students have been certified in personal finance through a special six-week course culminating in a trip to Franklin, Tenn. and Birmingham as part of the 360 Finance program.

A recognition ceremony is slated for Dec. 3.

“We’re all very passionate about ensuring Sorrell College of Business students have…

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TROY Bass Team knocks out favorite teams in first-ever tourney win on Lake Demopolis

The TROY Bass Team took top honors in their first-ever tournament win.

The TROY Bass Team took top honors in their first-ever tournament win.

Troy University’s Bass Team notched a school-first, top-place finish in October on Lake Demopolis.

Fischer Barber and Brian Haire finished first out 50 teams from nine colleges for the first tournament win in school history. The team won a $1,000 purse.

Fischer Barber and Brian Haire notched a first-place finish on Lake Demopolis. (submitted)

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