Welcome New Alumni!
Graduate and undergraduate ceremonies held May 12-13
During the undergraduate ceremony, College of Business graduates heard from 2023 CBA Student 
Commencement Speaker, Samantha Brethour. Samantha graduated with a bachelor’s degree in management. She will be joining the Financial Analyst program at Partners Group, a private equity firm in Denver, Colorado.
Another graduate, Mark Estares, was recognized as the recipient of the Spring 2023 Outstanding Senior Award. Mark received his Master of Accountancy while earning bachelor degrees in accounting and finance. He is relocating to Wichita to begin his role as an audit associate with FORVIS.
Dean Kevin Gwinner also recognized four College of Business students who were honored with
Dean of Students Outstanding Graduating Senior Awards (left to right) Natalia Rodriguez, human resources management and Spanish; Jeff Ebeck, finance; Blake Phillips, management information systems and operations and supply chain management; and Susanna Black, human resources management and marketing.
Dean Gwinner also recognized the following College of Business staff and faculty:
- Rachel Mui, assistant professor, management, recipient of the College of Business Administration Teaching Excellence Award;
- Brooke Beyer, associate professor, accounting, recipient of the College of Business Administration SPS Graduate Faculty Award;
- Holly Loncarich, assistant professor, management, recipient of the Developing Scholar Research Award;
- Kevin Moodie, academic advisor, Student Success Center, recipient of the College of Business Administration Advising Excellence Award
Congratulations to all graduates! We know your stories are just beginning, and we look forward to sharing them with the world.
