Terry College of Business

09/03/2026

The Terry Third Thursday Speaker Series will present Steve Albert, Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer at R1, on September 17th.

Bringing local and global perspectives to the Atlanta business community, the breakfast series is held in the Buckhead Terry Executive Education Center, home of UGA's Executive and Professional MBA and Executive Education programs.

TTT is sponsored by Synovus.

Terry Third Thursday features influential speakers who bring local and global perspectives on business and innovation to the Atlanta business community.

09/03/2026

University of Georgia Intro to Professional Selling students got their first hands-on look at the products they’ll be pitching this semester in the Top Dawg Sales Competition, thanks to our incredible partners at Hendrick Automotive Group and Rick Hendrick’s Mall of Georgia MINI.

There’s a big difference between studying product features and buyer personas in a classroom and getting the chance to experience a product firsthand. Days like this give our students the opportunity to explore, ask questions, build confidence, and practice creating genuine connections, skills that can’t be learned from a textbook alone.

That’s what a Student-Centered Terry experience looks like: connecting classroom learning with real-world opportunities and helping our students become Future-Ready for the careers ahead.

One of the highlights was welcoming back former Dr. Rippé students who are now building their careers at Hendrick. When alumni return to campus to share their experiences with the next generation of Sales Dawgs, they create something special, a mentorship loop that shows our students where their Terry education can take them.

A huge thank you to the Hendrick team—Haley Dale, Joey Jorgensen, Catia Jovel, Milt Meeks, Jon Sass, and Ryan Regnier, for investing in our students and helping bring career readiness to life.

The competition season is officially underway. Let’s go, Sales Dawgs!

09/02/2026

🐾 Year of the Dawg Spotlight: The Terry College is thrilled to spotlight Wes Rogers (BBA ’99, MBA ’04) and his transformational $2 million gift establishing the J. Wesley Rogers Real Estate Investment Fund. This fall, 28 students were selected for the fund’s inaugural class. The student-managed fund gives them hands-on experience with the full life cycle of real estate investing, from sourcing and underwriting deals to managing investments and presenting recommendations. As Chairman and CEO of Landmark Properties, Inc., Wes has built a remarkable career in real estate, and now his generosity is helping prepare the next generation of Business Bulldogs for the industry.

09/02/2026

$181 Billion and counting. A new study from The University of Georgia Terry College of Business underscores the undeniable impact of Georgia’s ports on the state's economic engine.

From global trade routes to local main streets, port activity fuels prosperity, creates jobs, and generates vital revenue across the Peach State:

- $181 Billion in total annual economic output

- $44 Billion in annual income for Georgia businesses

- 44,500+ jobs added supported by port activity from FY21 to FY25

- $16 Billion generated in combined federal, state, and local taxes

Our faculty and researchers are proud to provide the data-driven insights that help state leaders, businesses, and communities understand the momentum shaping Georgia's future.

09/01/2026

Join us in officially welcoming Natalie Glenn as the Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations for the University of Georgia Terry College of Business!

Since stepping into the interim role in June, Natalie has provided exceptional leadership and strategic oversight, driving tremendous momentum across our alumni engagement and fundraising teams.

A dedicated member of the Terry community since 2010, Natalie brings over a decade of deep commitment, institutional knowledge, and a proven track record of success to this role. Her vision and passion make her the ideal leader to guide Terry’s development efforts, strengthen alumni connections nationwide, and support the next generation of business leaders.

Please join us in congratulating Natalie on this well-deserved promotion! Go Dawgs!

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UGA Terry College of Business Alumnii

09/01/2026

Dawgs on Top! The University of Georgia Terry College of Business ranked No. 8 overall for Best Colleges for Business and No. 2 among public institutions in Niche’s latest national standings. UGA also ranked No. 7 in the nation for the best accounting and finance programs

UGA earned an A+ grade, landing at No. 13 among all public universities in America (top 2.5% nationwide). Across the board, Georgia scored in the 97th percentile or higher for academics, student life, and future job readiness.

From world-class business education at Terry to unmatched post-grad success, the message is clear, Georgia isn't just competing we're setting the standard!

08/31/2026

Something new at the University of Georgia Business Learning Community, we have added 40 day-use lockers for Terry undergraduates!

The lockers are an initiative in collaboration with the UGA Student Government Association that will provide undergraduates with secure storage of clothes, shoes and cases on days that business attire is required for interviews, presentations or special events.

The 2.5 ft. x 1 ft. x 1.5 ft. lockers are located near the elevators on the ground floor of Ivester Hall and Sanford and Barbara Orkin Hall. Any items left in lockers after the buildings close will be moved to Lost & Found in Moore-Rooker Hall (A106).

Go Dawgs!

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Terry College of Business Undergraduate Student Services Office

08/28/2026

From a senior-year project to leading one of the fastest-growing fashion tech platforms in the country, Skyler Ventura’s story is a masterclass in modern startup hustle.

It all started at the University of Georgia, where Ventura won the UGA Entrepreneurship Program Idea Accelerator competition with his rental clothing app, Rotation. That victory caught the attention of Brandon Spencer and Olivia Mayer, founders of eCloset.me. Realizing their goals aligned, the team convinced Ventura to merge Rotation with e.closet virtually the day they met, bringing him on board as Chief Financial Officer.

What does a startup CFO actually do? Anything it takes. While traditional corporate executives stay behind a desk, Ventura is on the ground at UGA, handing out energy drinks and driving grassroots sign-ups to build brand loyalty. That relentless hustle is part of what sets e.closet apart. Unlike legacy rental models like Rent the Runway or Nuuly, which rely on bulk wholesale inventory, e.closet operates as a massive, peer-to-peer shared pool of clothes. It feels authentic, stylish, and seamless for college students looking to rotate their wardrobe.

The hands-on strategy is paying off rapidly. e.closet has surged from $1,000 to $100,000 in sales in just a few short months, expanding its user base to 30,000 with sights set on scaling past 100,000 as they capture the college market and expand into major metropolitan cities. Today, e.closet stands as the second-largest app-style fashion rental platform, allowing Ventura to prepare to leave his full-time job to focus entirely on the startup's growth.

Ventura credits much of this rapid trajectory to the ecosystem built at UGA. The pipeline from a campus idea to an industry contender highlights the immense value of practical entrepreneurship education. Ventura’s journey proves that with the right foundation, a bold vision, and a willingness to do the unglamorous work, a college startup can quickly evolve into a national brand.

08/28/2026

Twenty-eight undergraduate students were selected for the first class of the J. Wesley Rogers Real Estate Investment Fund at the University of Georgia Terry College of Business. The managed investment fund course, led by Ryan B. Dietz, Senior Lecturer in the Real Estate Program and faculty advisor for the fund, began this month. Students research and underwrite private-market investment opportunities and present recommendations to the fund’s investment board.

The fund was made possible through a $2 million gift from Terry alumnus and Landmark Properties, Inc. Chairman and CEO Wes Rogers (BBA ’99, MBA ’04). It gives students experience throughout the investment process, including sourcing deals, underwriting acquisitions, monitoring investments after closing, and presenting recommendations. Students evaluate potential investments and make recommendations within a professional governance framework.

The fund is seeking private-market real estate investments in which it can take a passive equity position, typically as a limited partner or co-investor alongside an established sponsor or operator. The focus is on equity investments, generally in the $25,000 to $100,000 range, across a variety of domestic commercial property types and investment strategies. The fund is deploying existing capital rather than raising new capital.

08/27/2026

Good food, high energy, and the best community on campus. The annual Terry Community Block Party is always a great way to kick off the fall semester! Hosted by the Terry Involvement & Engagement Ambassadors (TIEA), we celebrated everything that makes our Terry College of Business community unique with incredible food from around the world and non-stop music from our DJ.

A big thank you to our ambassadors, student leaders, and the Office of Professional and Community Engagement for making this event a success! Go Dawgs!