05/22/2026
Congratulations to Grace Zaucha and Cole P. Cherian for being recognized among the “2026 Best & Brightest Business Majors” by Poets&Quants. 🎉 ☘️
Grace has distinguished herself through exceptional academic achievement, completing her accounting degree in just three years. A four-language speaker who has traveled to 20 countries, Grace has made an impact across the Mendoza community through leadership and mentorship roles, including serving as Assistant Student Union Treasurer, mentoring students in the Transformational Leadership Program, tutoring across accounting, writing, and Italian, and supporting immigrant women through a startup focused on embroidery entrepreneurship. Her commitment to faith, service, and global engagement exemplifies Mendoza’s mission to Grow the Good in Business. Read Grace’s profile at https://bit.ly/42syDEA
Cole has made his mark through mission-driven leadership, academic excellence, and entrepreneurship. A Finance major and Business & the Common Good minor, Cole has served as a General Partner with ND Venture Capital, led growth for student rideshare startup Yelo, and worked with organizations including McKinsey & Company and Silver Lake. Through his work as a teaching assistant, mentor, and student leader, Cole embodies a values-driven approach to business and innovation rooted in service to others. Read Cole’s profile at https://bit.ly/4vcx9eR