Ashley Nudge, a sophomore merchandising and digital retailing major, was one of five students in the U.S. chosen as a finalist for the National Retail Federation's Next Generation Scholarship, winning a $10,000 scholarship. The only finalist from a Texas school, she also was recognized at the NRF Foundation Gala and attended The Big Show, the NRF's annual conference in New York City in January.

Nudge is the fashion show producer for Merchandising Inc., a UNT organization for students who are interested in fashion, home furnishings and digital retailing.