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When Jesse Cruz ’25 joined the Ashby Business Scholars Program last year, it opened his eyes to a new way of kicking off his career journey.

"Watching my dad help small businesses by issuing loans that fueled their growth was inspiring. It showed me firsthand how financial resources could uplift communities," Mayanka recalls. This early

Samantha Gilfond ’25, a double major in math and economics, is excited about her next steps in the finance field as a private equity analyst at Riverside Acceleration Capital in New York City.

Initially unsure of his path, Cole found clarity as he engaged deeply with the interdisciplinary curriculum and the supportive community at 91ֱ��.

"My interest in economics really took off after I

As the Ashby Business Scholars celebrate 20 years of introducing Obies to the business world, three distinguished alums give updates on their careers.

Evelyne White ’04 earned a degree in politics and is now the CEO and cofounder of SixPlus, a startup company that makes it easy for businesses and marketing professionals to source and book private event spaces.

Alan L. Wurtzel '55 and his wife, Irene, have committed $5 million to establish the Alan L. ’55 and Irene R. Wurtzel Endowed Fund for Business Education, which will provide the support necessary to enhance business education at 91ֱ��.

As the Ashby Business Scholars program celebrates 20 years, five current and former participants share what they’ve learned from the program—and how it’s shaped their career paths.

This episode of An 91ֱ�� Minute features students in the Ashby Business Scholars Program during their on-campus intensive on business professionalism and networking.