M.B. Zale Leadership Scholars

 

Named for the innovative merchant, M.B. Zale, the Zale Leadership Scholar program is the leading undergraduate professional development program for top students in retailing at Mays Business School. Selection as an M.B. Zale Leadership Scholar is highly competitive. Five to ten students are chosen each semester based on their academic achievement, leadership potential, and above all, their commitment to pursue a retailing career.

Through hands-on learning experiences, such as luncheons with executives, travel to retail stores and HQ offices, networking opportunities, mentoring opportunities and reflective writing, students will:

  • Build greater confidence in professional communication and personal branding
  • Gain first-hand industry knowledge by engaging with visiting Executive Professors
  • Practice and receive education in business etiquette
  • Interact with CEO level retailers at the Retailing Summit and  M.B. Zale Visionary Merchant Lecture Series
  • Travel to New York City and participate in appointments with multiple retail headquarters, buying offices and flagship stores

*Students will receive 100 points per semester towards their professional distinction for the two semesters they are M.B. Zale Leadership Scholars.

For Professional Distinction in Retailing points, go here.

Current Zale scholars

2nd Semester Scholars Grad. Date Major
Angie Yu 23-May FINC
Anya Galvan 23-May MKTG
Cassidy Bryant 22-May MKTG
Emma Kackley 23-May SCMT
Jamie Danek 22-May SCMT
Jordan Puig 22-May MGMT
Killian Finn 24-May MKTG
Maggie Cooley 23-May MKTG
Rachel Anderson 23-May MKTG
1st Semester Zale Scholars Grad. Date Major
Abby Muschalek May-23 MKTG & BUSN
Chloe McWilliams May-23 MKTG
Karina Gonzalez May-23 MKTG
Laynie Monroe May-23 MKTG
Mackenzie Davis Dec-23 MKTG

“Being a Zale Scholar and serving as an ambassador for the Center for Retailing Studies, Mays Business School, and Texas A&M University was truly one of the most transformative experiences of my college career. The Zale Scholar Program allowed me to step out of my comfort zone and into the world of retail with confidence.

I am proud to be part of retail’s future!”

Addison Holcomb ’20
Marketing

 

 

“The opportunities provided to me through The Center for Retailing Studies and The M.B. Zale Leadership Scholar Program have been unparalleled in the advancement of my retailing career. I have traveled to New York City, Dallas, and Austin numerous times to learn about industry trends. It is through these learning experiences where I have made connections with retail executives, which ultimately lead me to my internship with francesca’s in Houston.”

Kennedy Mickley ’19
Marketing