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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SCOB alumnus Faison named area president for SmartBank in central and east Alabama markets

2007 Distinguished National Alumnus of the Year Stacy Faison heads markets for SmartBank.

2007 Distinguished National Alumnus of the Year Stacy Faison heads markets for SmartBank.

Sorrell College alumnus Stacy Faison has been named Area President for SmartBank for its operations in central and east Alabama.

Stacy Faison

Faison, who holds both a BBA in Accounting and an MBA in Business Management from TROY, is a Distinguished National Alumni of the Year, selected in 2007. His 27-year banking career has been…

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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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McGowan sees building strong relationships with industry partners, alumni central to growth of the William H. Carr School of Accountancy

TROY alumnus takes helm of the Carr School of Accountancy in the Sorrell College of Business.

TROY alumnus takes helm of the Carr School of Accountancy in the Sorrell College of Business.

Dr. Josh McGowan has been named Director of the William H. Carr School of Accountancy in Troy University’s Sorrell College of Business.

McGowan, an associate professor, previously served as Associate Director of the School. His appointment came in August.

“We are so pleased that Dr. McGowan is at the helm of the Carr School. As…

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