“I see great mentoring happening – innovative thinking and a sense of community, a focus on helping students find their purpose, figure out what they’re good at, and learn how to think. I find that worthy of investment.”

-Collat Alumnus Paul Zani

"My personal goal is to foster the confidence that students can learn that they have the power to go on and achieve their career goals."

-Collat Alumnae Janet Herring

“If the school hadn’t given me the education it gave me, I wouldn’t have the opportunity to be able to give back.”

-Collat Alumnus Ron McAbee

“Claude and I hope this lab will cultivate the entrepreneurial spirit in the students of UAB, and be an economic driver for our community and our state.”

-Kate Nielsen

"Kristen is a tremendous resource for the ID Program and I am glad that we can acknowledge her for all that she does for the program and all of its students.”

- Collat Alumnus Kenny Wolfe referring to Industrial Distribution Program Manager and Advisor Kristen Craig

“I think if people want to leave a lasting impact certainly giving to UAB Collat School of Business is something that bears a direct and positive fruit on their lives and the lives of other people.”

-Collat Alumnus Chad Hagwood

“Supporting UAB is a long-term investment in the future of our city and will prepare UAB students to become the leaders of tomorrow."

- Leigh Collier, Wells Fargo Mid-South Region President