🏆 MORGAN STANLEY RECOGNIZED AS A LEADER IN COLLEGE ATHLETE RECRUITING
Morgan Stanley was recently highlighted by Fortune as one of Wall Street's leading employers of former college athletes. Citing new research analyzing more than 120,000 Ivy League graduates, the article found that student-athletes are disproportionately represented in finance — with Morgan Stanley and Bank of America topping the list of employers with the highest concentration of Ivy League athlete hires.
The findings reinforce Morgan Stanley's longstanding commitment to identifying talent whose leadership, discipline, resilience, and ability to perform in competitive team environments extend well beyond the playing field — qualities that continue to make student-athletes uniquely positioned to succeed on Wall Street.
🏆 ALEX GUO NAMED TO UAA ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM
University of Chicago men's soccer student-athlete and incoming Morgan Stanley Global Capital Markets Summer Analyst Alex Guo has been named to the University Athletic Association (UAA) All-Academic Team, recognizing Division III student-athletes who demonstrate excellence both in the classroom and in competition. UChicago led the conference with 83 All-Academic honorees in 2025.
Alex will join Morgan Stanley's New York Global Capital Markets team in Summer 2027, continuing the firm's commitment to recruiting high-performing student-athletes whose academic achievement, competitive excellence, and leadership extend well beyond the playing field.
🏆 ALEXANDER KUMAR NAMED TO UAA ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM
University of Chicago baseball student-athlete and incoming Morgan Stanley Fixed Income Summer Analyst Alexander Kumar has been named to the University Athletic Association (UAA) All-Academic Team, recognizing Division III student-athletes who demonstrate excellence both in the classroom and in competition. UChicago placed 123 student-athletes on the Spring UAA All-Academic Team in 2026, reflecting the university's continued tradition of academic and athletic excellence.
Alexander will join Morgan Stanley's New York Fixed Income team in Summer 2027, continuing the firm's commitment to recruiting high-performing student-athletes whose academic achievement, competitive excellence, and leadership extend well beyond the playing field.
🏆 AMANDA PACI EARNS MULTIPLE ACC & IWLCA HONORS
Duke University women's lacrosse student-athlete and incoming Morgan Stanley Global Capital Markets Summer Analyst Amanda Paci continues to distinguish herself as one of the nation's premier defenders, earning 2026 IWLCA All-South Region Second Team and All-ACC Third Team honors while being named to the ACC All-Academic Team for the second consecutive season. She has also been recognized on the ACC Academic Honor Roll, reflecting sustained excellence both on the field and in the classroom.
Amanda will join Morgan Stanley's New York Global Capital Markets team in Summer 2027, continuing the firm's commitment to recruiting student-athletes whose academic achievement, athletic performance, and leadership consistently rank among the best in collegiate athletics.
🏆 COLLEEN MALONEY NAMED TO NFHCA NATIONAL ACADEMIC SQUAD
Georgetown University field hockey student-athlete and incoming Morgan Stanley Investment Banking Summer Analyst Colleen Maloney has been named to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division I National Academic Squad, recognizing student-athletes who maintain exceptional academic achievement alongside Division I athletic competition. Georgetown placed 23 student-athletes on the 2025 National Academic Squad, highlighting the program's continued commitment to excellence on and off the field.
Colleen will join Morgan Stanley's New York Investment Banking team in Summer 2027, continuing the firm's commitment to recruiting high-performing student-athletes whose academic achievement, competitive excellence, and leadership extend well beyond the playing field.
🏆 KAMPTON KAM PURSUES LOS ANGELES 2028 OLYMPIC GAMES
University of Pennsylvania track & field student-athlete and incoming Morgan Stanley Investment Banking Summer Analyst Kampton Kam is training toward qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games while preparing to begin his career in New York. A First Team All-American, six-time Singapore national record holder, and back-to-back Penn Relays champion, Kam is among Singapore's leading Olympic hopefuls in the men's high jump.
Kampton will join Morgan Stanley's New York Investment Banking team following his Olympic pursuit, reflecting the firm's commitment to supporting exceptional student-athletes whose pursuit of excellence extends from the classroom and competition to the workplace.
🏆 LAUREN SOBCZAK EARNS AHCA ALL-AMERICAN SCHOLAR HONORS
Middlebury College women's ice hockey student-athlete and incoming Morgan Stanley Sales & Trading Summer Analyst Lauren Sobczak has been recognized as an AHCA/Krampade All-American Scholar for the second consecutive season while also earning NESCAC All-Academic honors during the 2025–26 academic year. These distinctions recognize student-athletes who combine exceptional academic achievement with success at one of the nation's premier Division III hockey programs.
Lauren will join Morgan Stanley's New York Sales & Trading team in Summer 2027, continuing the firm's commitment to recruiting student-athletes whose academic excellence, competitive discipline, and leadership extend well beyond the rink.
🚣 MAYA GELLER HELPS YALE CAPTURE IVY LEAGUE BRONZE
Yale University women's rowing student-athlete and incoming Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Summer Analyst Maya Geller helped Yale earn a bronze medal at the Ivy League Rowing Championship, competing throughout the season in the Bulldogs' third varsity four and third varsity eight. Her contributions came in victories over Cornell, Syracuse, and Harvard-Radcliffe during Yale's 2025–26 campaign.
Maya will join Morgan Stanley's New York Wealth Management team in Summer 2027, reflecting the firm's commitment to recruiting student-athletes whose teamwork, resilience, and competitive excellence translate directly to high-performing professional environments.
⚽ PAO MONTER FEATURED IN "MIC'D UP" SERIES
Amherst College women's soccer student-athlete and incoming Morgan Stanley Global Capital Markets Summer Analyst Pao Monter was recently featured in Amherst Athletics' "Mic'd Up" series, offering a behind-the-scenes look at hwe leadership, personality, and day-to-day experience as a member of one of Division III's premier soccer programs.
Pao will join Morgan Stanley's New York Global Capital Markets team in Summer 2027, continuing the firm's tradition of recruiting student-athletes who lead with authenticity, communicate effectively, and thrive in collaborative, high-performance environments.