This year, we proudly celebrate 40 exceptional Dillard alumni under the age of forty who are leading, creating, serving, and making an impact in their professions and communities. From classrooms and corporations to nonprofits, businesses, healthcare, the arts, and beyond, these Bleu Devils are carrying the lessons, relationships, and spirit of Dillard into the world.

Welcome to A Dillard World.

A world where the connections we made here become the relationships we carry forward. Where the lessons we learned become the work we do. And where the investment made in us becomes an investment in those coming behind us.

Our 2026 Top 40 Under Forty Honorees represent that Dillard World.

This celebration goes beyond recognition. Each honoree has accepted the 40 Under Forty Giving Challenge, committing to raise or give a minimum of $2,000

in support of Dillard University’s Alumni Fund to help fuel student scholarships, alumni initiatives, and opportunities that strengthen the Dillard experience for the next generation.

Here’s where you come in:

You can help an honoree reach their goal and become part of their Dillard World. Whether you give $40, $400, or $4,000, your gift helps turn recognition into impact. It helps create opportunities for students, strengthens the Dillard community, and carries our legacy forward.

When 40 leaders come together around one shared commitment, we create something bigger than any one honoree.

40 Leaders. 1 Dillard World.

Explore the stories of our 2026 Top 40 Under Forty and join us in celebrating the leaders who are carrying Dillard forward.