Sorrell College student makes lasting impact on Walmart during summer internship at Brundidge-based Distribution Center 7019

Sorrell College student Katherine Gorton made a lasting impact during her internship.

Sorrell College student Katherine Gorton made a lasting impact during her internship.

For Troy University Sorrell College of Business student Katherine Gorton, a summer internship with Walmart provided more than hands-on experience in supply chain management. 

Katherine Gorton made improvements at the Walmart DC in Brundidge where she was an intern over the summer.

It gave her an opportunity to develop and implement an improvement project and…

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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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Donuts and Drawings event gives Sorrell College students a chance to take advantage of professional development programs

The Sorrell 360 Center for Professional Life teamed up with Trojan Donuts, co-owned by a Sorrell College student, to offer breakfast to students.

The Sorrell 360 Center for Professional Life teamed up with Trojan Donuts, co-owned by a Sorrell College student, to offer breakfast to students.

Sorrell College of Business students had a chance to network and register for professional development meetings hosted by the Sorrell 360 Center for Professional Life.

Sorrell College students enjoy a coffee and donut break between classes. (TROY photo)

The now-annual Donuts and Drawing supplied students with coffee, donuts and an opportunity to register for seminars…

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