Diane Ford was named Young Alumna of the Year and Rebecca Brock received the Distinguished Alumna Award from the Lundy-Fetterman School of Business at the school’s Alumni Day in October.
Ford, a real estate attorney in Winston-Salem, said she is grateful for Campbell University’s role in giving her a space to consider her strengths and goals and teaching her the importance of ethics and values in her professional and personal life.
“Because of Campbell, I learned how to lead a meaningful professional life,” Ford said.
Brock talked about the family she still has at Campbell and how her alma mater has played a big role in her success.
“As I reflect on my career path, it has been built on the values I learned at Campbell: passion, persistence and purpose,” she said.
Today, Brock serves as Senior Vice President and Fiduciary Officer at Truist Wealth. During the ceremony, she encouraged students to strive for excellence in whatever role they find themselves in, reminding them that while career paths may change, the key is to support others, give back and stay grounded to your roots.
She left the audience with a quote from Winston Churchill: “We live by what we get, we live by what we give.”
Brock and Ford were joined by a dozen other Campbell Business alumni who returned to their alma mater to share their experiences and advice with students across the business school. A panel of young graduates emphasized the importance of taking advantage of opportunities during college and the value of hard work and perseverance in building a successful path after graduation.
Senior finance and international business major Craig McQuitty captured the spirit of the event, saying, “Alumni Day gives me a chance to connect with alumni who were in my shoes just a few years ago. Hearing their stories of transitioning from college life to the workforce provides valuable insights and helps me imagine what my own journey might look like.”