Pictured above Dean Ben Ayers and Jeff Humphries at the Georgia Economic Outlook in Athens. Presented by the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business, the annual series has delivered trusted, research-based data for over 40 years, from the renowned .
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The Terry College was thrilled to host the Young Alumni Summit at the Terry Executive Education Center. The Summit brought together recent graduates for networking, insightful discussions, and meaningful engagement with the young alumni community. Highlights included a keynote by Julie Saxon (AB '97), a fireside chat with Terry College Dean Ben Ayers, and breakout sessions on mentor relationships and career pivots. The event concluded with a motivating presentation by Colin Rocker (BBA '18) on turning insights into action. Thanks to the support of our sponsors, the Summit fostered strong connections and valuable professional development.
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Pinnacle Society members support more than 200 funds, programs, scholarships and academic chairs across the University of Georgia and have created or supported more than 50 chairs, professorships and scholarships within the Terry College. In addition, their generosity was instrumental in the creation and construction of the Business Learning Community. Learn more about the Pinnacle Society here.
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The January Alumni of the Day were Ray Brady, Sara Swart, Danny Reagan and Jordan Patel. Brady graduated in 2013 with a BBA in Finance and Accounting and is a Senior Manager - Transaction Advisory Services at Aprio. Swart graduated in 2008 with a BBA in Finance and is VP of Revenue Operations and Analytics at Employbridge. Reagan graduated in 2022 with a BBA in Risk Management and Insurance and is a Risk and Compliance Analyst at Homrich Berg Wealth Management. Patel graduated in 2021 with a BBA in Marketing and is a Program Manager of Email and Advertising at Delta Vacations.
Each week, we feature an Alum of the Day, where alumni share their career, company, activities they enjoy in their downtime, favorite Georgia memories, and how they choose to give back to their community. The goal of the Alum of the Day series is to show current Terry students the types of career opportunities that exist and give them great contacts in their industry.
Be sure to check out @terryalumni on Facebook and Instagram each Wednesday to see our next featured alum! Head to the
Alum of the Day page for more information and to fill out the form.
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Sea Island Scholars, a signature Terry Women's Initiative program, is an annual experiential learning opportunity with notable Terry alumnae and supporters. This experience offers an inside look at the business operations at Sea Island and the chance for students to develop personal and professional goals. This year's scholars are listed above. Interested in supporting the Sea Island Scholars program? Visit here.
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Don't miss your opportunity to hear from Christiaan Durdaller, President and CEO of INSUREtrust, at next month's Terry Third Thursday presentation. INSUREtrust is a cybersecurity insurance firm that works with agents and brokers to protect the digital safety of corporations and companies nationwide. Durdaller develops strategies to ensure his company's products, services and solutions stay ahead of the market. Durdaller has been recognized by Insurance Business America as a Top Specialist Broker for the last four years. We hope you can make plans to join us.
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The Terry College is excited to announce the 2025 Terry Trailblazers, honoring four distinguished and diverse alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their industries and communities. This year’s honorees are Tiffany Daniels (BBA ’97), La’Vonda McLean (BBA ’04), Anthony Walker (BBA ’90, MAcc ’91), and Christen Wright
(MBA ’10) (left to right). Tiffany Daniels, a leader in sports administration, plays a key role in managing championship programs for the Southeastern Conference. La’Vonda McLean, a senior client advisor at Marsh, excels in providing global risk advisory services. Anthony Walker, Chief Tax Officer at Sysco, has made significant contributions to corporate tax strategy and financial leadership. Christen Wright, Vice President of Product Management for Reseda Group, has been instrumental in driving product innovation and development. These Trailblazers exemplify leadership, innovation, and impact, reflecting the diverse talents and backgrounds of our alumni community.
On February 12, the Class of 2025 will be recognized during the annual Terry Trailblazers program. Honorees will participate in a panel discussion to share stories from their personal career paths, as well as highlights from their time as students. Fellow alumni are invited to attend the presentation, virtually, to hear from this year's inductees. Click here to learn more about this year's trailblazers.
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Share the love with Terry!
10 for Terry is a recurring monthly gift of $10 that benefits the Terry College Excellence Fund. The Excellence Fund is Dean Ayers' most versatile resource for the college to increase student learning and hiring opportunities, innovate curriculum, and recruit top talent.
Since launching 10 for Terry in October 2018, more than 1,500 donors have signed up. The program is now contributing almost $120,000 annually to the Terry Excellence Fund - all from $10 gifts! To learn more and join, visit tenforterry.com. |
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Are you interested in mentoring a current student? Are you looking for a new job? Do you want to connect with classmates and share advice? TerryConnect is the hub for student-alumni networking for the Terry College. Students are encouraged to join and build relationships with Terry Alumni, leading to shared information and advice, hiring opportunities, and long-term networking. Whatever your question, whatever your need: TerryConnect can find a helping hand and keep you connected within the Terry community. Tip: Turn on post notifications so you don't miss any opportunities!
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Stay in the loop and never miss a beat by following Terry Alumni on Instagram. The Terry College is abuzz with alumni accomplishments, student stories, exciting events, and incredible opportunities. Get social with the Terry College to stay connected and informed about all the happenings that shape our community. |
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The Terry College recently launched a Spill the T interview series on the Terry Alumni Instagram! Click the photo above to see the promo video. |
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Amy Ohde (MBA '02) spilled the Terry College impact at a recent MBA Lunch & Learn. Click the photo above to see her video. |
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