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The aroma of fresh coffee is one step closer to filling the halls of the new Gordon Ford College of Business building! As excitement brews for its grand opening in Fall 2025, GFCB is thrilled to introduce Topper Grind as the official name and logo for its in-house coffee shop.

Earlier this year, students were invited to participate in a contest to name and design a logo for the café. With approximately 25 creative submissions, the competition was tough. A Selection Committee, assembled by Dean Dr. Evelyn Thrasher, carefully reviewed the entries before selecting a unique collaboration between two talented students—Malachi Humble and Taylor Sloan.

Malachi, a marketing student, crafted the shop’s name, while fellow marketing student Taylor brought it to life through a compelling logo design. Their work stood out for its creativity, professionalism, and ability to represent the spirit of the GFCB community.

For their outstanding contributions, Malachi and Taylor were awarded a GFCB swag bag, a scholarship, and the honor of having their work displayed permanently in the café. A plaque commemorating their achievement will also be featured in the new building.

Congratulations to Malachi and Taylor on their winning design! We can’t wait to grab our first cup of coffee at Topper Grind in Fall 2025.