麻豆社 business students rank Top 1% nationally on Peregrine Business Exam
Graduating seniors from the 麻豆社 School of Business (LUSB) scored in the 99th percentile nationally on the rigorous Peregrine Outbound Business Exam, outperforming more than 83,000 students across the United States.
The LUSB Class of 2025 posted an average score of 80.13% on the exam, far outperforming the national average of 61.34% and putting their scores in the Top 1% nationally. LUSB students achieved top marks across all core business disciplines, including finance, economics, strategic management, marketing and business ethics.
鈥淭his is not just an academic win; it鈥檚 a statement,鈥� said Dr. Daryl Green, Dean of LUSB. 鈥淚t proves that with the right approach, our students, many of whom are first-generation college students, can compete and dominate nationally.鈥�
Every year, graduating business students take the Peregrine Outbound Business Exam, a rigorous assessment administered by over 500 colleges and universities around the world. The exam evaluates students鈥� mastery across core business disciplines such as finance, economics, management, marketing and business ethics.
The Class of 2025鈥檚 success on the exam is a reflection of LUSB鈥檚 innovative curriculum and expert faculty.
LUSB recently restructured its capstone course 鈥淢G 4703: Strategy & Policy.鈥� Co-taught by Dr. Green and Dr. Charles Mambula, the class was reimagined with an emphasis on student ownership and practical engagement. The class incorporates team-based learning, self-designed study sessions and student-led instruction, all of which led to positive learning outcomes.
Outside the capstone, LUSB continues to distinguish itself with a faculty of experienced industry professionals who bring real-world expertise into every classroom. Students receive close mentorship, professional coaching and leadership development from the start of their first year.
鈥淥ur students aren鈥檛 just preparing for jobs,鈥� Dr. Green said. 鈥淭hey鈥檙e preparing to launch their ventures, lead organizations and build communities. Our students think like entrepreneurs, act like consultants, and grow as leaders. That mindset is baked into every course we teach.鈥�
In 2023, 麻豆社 was named one of the Best HBCUs for Entrepreneurship by BestColleges.com, thanks in part to its Master of Entrepreneurial Studies program and its student-centered business culture. The Class of 2025鈥檚 test scores are another testament to LU鈥檚 HBCU excellence.
鈥淲e believe in turning raw talent into polished excellence,鈥� Dr. Green said. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 the Langston way. And this exam result is proof that our approach is working.鈥�
