Management & Entrepreneurship

After a trip to Ecuador, two Elon University students, Bernardo Vargas-Lopez and Juan Daniel Chiriboga, began building YAPA, a plant-based energy drink shaped by friendship, curiosity and mentorship.

Educators, students and industry leaders gathered at Elon University May 1–2 for the AI Summit, a two-day program focused on how artificial intelligence is reshaping business education, career preparation and the future of learning.

An annual awards program held on April 23, 2026 recognized the academic success of graduating seniors and the teaching, research and service of faculty and staff in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business.

The CEO of Sleep Number returned to her alma mater on April 22 for an award presentation in LaRose Digital Theatre where she encouraged students to embrace risk, lead with a people-first mindset and take ownership of their paths.

Elon Business Fellows gained firsthand experience in global consulting, working across teams to develop and present a market-entry strategy for a European company in Prague.

Katelyn Walls, assistant professor of business analytics, recently taught a two-week intensive course in data visualization and storytelling at NEOMA Business School.

Elon MBA graduate April Dudash G’24 used the confidence and leadership perspective gained in the program to pursue work that aligns with her values and serves her community.

For five years in a row, the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business has been named a Top 40 school for undergraduate business education by Poets&Quants, continuing its upward momentum with a Top 20 ranking in career outcomes.

Kathie Niven ’89, president and CEO of Biscuitville, joined the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business for a Lessons from Leaders conversation on leadership, growth and staying true to company values.

Barjinder Singh, associate professor of management, explores the role of community and diversity climates in the workplace, and how it contributes to innovation.