Poets&Quants has unveiled its 10th annual list of the Best & Brightest Business Majors, showcasing 100 outstanding seniors from leading undergraduate business programs nationwide. The list represents a diverse group of students who exemplify entrepreneurial drive, academic achievement, and community leadership.
The selected students represent a range of business disciplines, including business administration, marketing, finance, and operations. This year's cohort reflects a particularly proactive and innovative group, according to Jeff Schmitt, the series' senior writer. Students like David Elias Kurzmann, who founded vipi.education, a student-led tutoring service in Europe, and Skyler Mott, who operates a realty business with $5 million in property valuation, demonstrate the exceptional capabilities of these young professionals.
Notable honorees include Stephen Mitchell from Marquette University, named Men's Basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and Kassidy Allen from Texas Christian University, who devoted over 200 hours to peer coaching and earned multiple prestigious awards. The list features a nearly balanced representation, with 51 men and 49 women from the top 50 undergraduate business schools.
The comprehensive profiles highlight each student's extracurricular activities, achievements, and personal testimonials, providing insights into the next generation of business leaders. By recognizing these talented individuals, Poets&Quants continues to spotlight the innovative potential within undergraduate business education.



