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The Open Division of the SAM International Collegiate Business Skills Championships showcased elite performances from Florida State University, New England Institute of Technology, and Clayton State University across a full range of competitive business events.
The Undergraduate Division of the SAM International Collegiate Business Skills Championships showcased strong, all-around performances from Spring Hill College, Stephen F. Austin State University, and Harding University across multiple competitive events.
Top-performing student teams earn recognition in the Invitational Division of the SAM International Collegiate Business Skills Championships, demonstrating excellence across Knowledge Bowl, Extemporaneous Speech, Written Case, and Case Study events through consistent, all-around performance.
The SAM Open Division Case Competition challenged advanced student teams to deliver implementation-ready solutions for Senesco Marine, presenting and defending their strategies in a live, high-pressure environment judged by industry professionals.
Undergraduate teams in the SAM Collegiate Case Competition tackled a real-world Senesco Marine challenge, delivering strategic, actionable solutions through live presentations judged by industry professionals and executives.
The SAM Invitational Case Competition put emerging student leaders in front of industry judges to solve a real operational challenge for Senesco Marine. With no predefined answers and real constraints, teams delivered and defended solutions in a format that mirrors executive decision-making.
Marshall University, New England Institute of Technology, and Florida State University earned top honors in the Open Division of the SAM Written Case Competition, delivering professional-level written solutions to a real-world case involving Senesco Marine in one of the most competitive fields to date.
Students from Tennessee Tech, Spring Hill College, and Georgia Southwestern State University earned top honors in the Undergraduate Division of the SAM Written Case Competition, delivering high-level written solutions to a real-world business case involving Senesco Marine in one of the most competitive fields to date.
Students in the Invitational Division of the SAM Written Case Competition delivered impressive solutions to a real-world case involving Senesco Marine, highlighting early-stage talent in business strategy and communication.
The SAM Extemporaneous Speech Competition challenges students to think quickly, take a position, and communicate with confidence. With limited preparation time and real-world business dilemmas, competitors demonstrated the critical thinking and presentation skills required to lead in today’s dynamic environment.
Kellen Masters’ journey at the New England Institute of Technology reflects hands-on growth, leadership development, and the courage to step outside his comfort zone. From competing at a high level in SAM to applying his skills in the workplace, his story highlights the purpose of the SAM Outstanding Student Award.
Akshith Kukkadapu’s journey at the University of Illinois Springfield highlights the intersection of technology, leadership, and purpose. From data engineering to digital accessibility and SAM leadership, he has focused on building systems that are efficient, inclusive, and impactful. His story reflects the intent of the SAM Outstanding Student Award.
Brandon Kelley’s journey at Marshall University reflects leadership through service, impact, and consistency. From guiding the SAM chapter and competing at a national level to supporting collegiate athletics and leading community initiatives, his work spans multiple arenas. His story embodies the purpose of the SAM Outstanding Student Award.
Dania Flores-Rivera’s journey at Clayton State University is defined by growth, resilience, and the courage to step outside her comfort zone. As a first-generation college student, she has combined academic excellence with hands-on experience and leadership development through SAM. Her story reflects the purpose and impact of the SAM Outstanding Student Award.
Learn how New England Institute of Technology student Jaydan Fabe applied leadership and management principles beyond his architecture major to earn recognition as a 2026 SAM Outstanding Student Award recipient.
Sadhana Donepudi’s journey in data analytics is driven by curiosity, precision, and purpose. As a graduate student at the University of Illinois Springfield, she combines technical expertise with real-world application to transform complex data into meaningful insights. Her work reflects the growth and impact recognized by the SAM Outstanding Student Award.