Throughout the academic year, Midway University’s faculty supports student learning through academic competition, taking the skills students are learning in the classroom and putting them to the test.
Annually, there are a variety of sponsored events in various disciplines that our students participate in at the local, regional, and national level.
Academic Areas of Competition
Latest Competition News
March 18, 2026 - National Collegiate Business Championships Recap
March 18, 2026 - Midway University Students Shine Kentucky Collegiate Pitch Competition
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Investment Research Challenge
The CFA Institute Research Challenge is an annual global competition that provides university students with hands-on mentoring and intensive training in financial analysis and professional ethics. Each student will be tested on their analytical, valuation, report writing, and presentation skills. They gain real-world experience as they assume the role of a research analyst.
| Year | Presentation | Results | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
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2026 |
Investment Research Report on Louisville-based spirits company, Brown-Forman. |
2nd place (.5 points behind the first place winner) |
Hunter Graham
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|
2025 |
Investment Research Report on Texas Roadhouse. |
3rd Place |
Evie Clare
|
|
2024 |
Investment Research Report on The Walt Disney Company. |
Tied for 3rd Place |
Daniel Cogo Advisor – Professor Michael Michalisin |
|
2023 |
Investment Research Report on Lexington-based Tempur Sealy. |
Quarterfinalist |
Cameron Wallis
|
Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs — Kentucky Collegiate Pitch
The concept – aspiring entrepreneurs from Kentucky colleges and universities make their best pitch to win funds for their unique ideas.
| Year | Results | Team |
|---|---|---|
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2026 |
1st (Exploratory Track) |
Evie Clare
|
National Collegiate Business Championships
The National Collegiate Business Championships (NCBC), led by Baylor University, is an NCAA-like series connecting college students nationwide to top jobs through real-world challenges. Subject areas continue to be added each year.
| Year | Results | Team |
|---|---|---|
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2026 |
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Daniel Maia Advisor: Dr. Yash Padhye |
| Year | Results | Team |
|---|---|---|
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2026 |
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Harry Van Why (Corporate Partnership Sales) Advisor: Dr. Yash Padhye |