Welcome New Alumni!
Graduate and undergraduate ceremonies held
Graduation in 2022 looked a little different than graduation in 2021. The 2021 ceremony was held outside and followed social distancing protocols. Being outside in Kansas in May can be
beautiful, but it can also be very wet. In 2021 on graduation day, it was very wet. An already small crowd was made smaller by the rain, but four graduates stood their ground to sing the alma mater at the end of the ceremony.
This year’s graduates enjoyed a more typical graduation observance indoors, without social distancing. We are very proud of the perseverance shown by our graduates. College is full of challenges in “normal” years, and to endure the rigors of a college education during a pandemic is nothing short of phenomenal.
During the ceremony, College of Business graduates heard from 2022 CBA Student 
Commencement Speaker, Abby Quigley. Abby graduated with a bachelor’s degree in finance. She is moving to Dallas, Texas, to begin a career with Accenture in the Consulting Development Program.
Another graduate, Allyson Demott, was recognized as the recipient of the Spring 2022 Outstanding Senior Award. Allyson received her bachelor’s degree in management and will start her career in Manhattan.
Dean Kevin Gwinner also recognized Dean of Student Life Outstanding Graduating Senior Award recipients:
Vedant was also recognized as the recipient of the following:
- Michael E. Brown Alpha Tau Omega Mortar Board Leadership Scholarship
- K-State Alumni Association Anderson Senior Award for Outstanding Inspiration
- K-State Alumni Association International Leadership Award
Dean Gwinner also recognized the following College of Business staff and faculty:
- Michael Krush, associate professor of marketing, recipient of the K-State Commerce Bank and W. T. Kemper Foundation Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award
- Rachel Mui, assistant professor of management, recipient of the CBA Developing Scholar Award
- Suzy Auten, PMBA Director, recipient of the Kansas State Bank Outstanding Advising Award
- Jake Duke, teaching assistant professor of management, recipient of the Ralph E. Reitz Outstanding Teaching Award.
Congratulations to all graduates! We know your stories aren’t over, and we look forward to sharing them with the world.