Congratulations to the recipients of the 2020 Romain College of Business student awards:
2020 Romain College of Business
Distinguished Graduate
Grant Pemberton
"I am honored to be selected for both the 2020 Romain College of Business Distinguished Graduate and the 2020 Outstanding Achievement Award in Accounting. I am very appreciative of the Romain College Student Affairs Committee's selections! I truly feel that USI was the perfect fit for me to pursue my undergraduate degree, and I am so grateful for the awesome faculty members that fostered my academic and personal growth over the past four years."
Romain College of Business
Distinguished Graduate Finalists
Kelli Buechler
Sarah Jaeger
"I am honored to be recognized as a finalist for the Romain College of Business Distinguished Graduate Award. The Romain College of Business had an immense impact on my personal and professional development, and I'm grateful for all of the RCOB professors, organizations, and events that helped prepare me for my future career."
Alec Olinger
"Thank you all so much for this recognition! I am truly honored and moments like these make me so proud to be a Screaming Eagle and student in the Romain College of Business. I have had nothing but an amazing experience at USI, and I am so thankful and proud to be a student here!"
Jacob O’Nan
Jean Marie Uwimana
"It’s an honor to be among the 2020 Romain College of Business Distinguished Graduate Award recipients. My sincere gratitude goes to all my professors, the Award committee, and my peers of class 2020. A special thank you to Dr. Srishti Srivastava, Dr. Timothy Schibik, and Dr. Perry Burnett for your encouragement and willingness to share your passion with your students. To Ms. Rebecca Zeigler Mano, Ms. Heidi Gregori-Gahan, and President Ronald Rochon, your selfless love and sacrifices are causes behind my achievement; I will be forever grateful."
Outstanding Achievement Award Recipients
The Outstanding Achievement Award in Accounting
Grant Pemberton
The Outstanding Achievement Award in Business Administration
Nathan P. Hall
"Thank you all for the award and the guidance I have received during my time at USI. What I have learned at USI has actually pushed me to pursue a law degree from the University of Missouri."
The Outstanding Achievement Award in Computer Information Systems
Sara Kniepmann
"Thank you for presenting me with the 2020 Outstanding Achievement Award in Computer Information Systems. Receiving this award is a great honor and it is indeed a great privilege to be recognized for my work ethic and dedication. I cannot thank the Romain College of Business enough for the opportunities it has given me to excel in my career and in life. Thank you again for selecting me as the recipient."
The Outstanding Achievement Award in Computer Science
Hans Lagenour
"I'm thankful for being the recipient of the 2020 Outstanding Achievement Award in Computer Science. I try to take my love for understanding computers and blend it with my love for writing to demonstrate how great technology is with a personal touch. As my career develops, I hope I can continue with this philosophy as I talk to my professors and assist with my peers into encouraging others to discover the wonders of the tech industry."
The Outstanding Achievement Award in Economics
Erika Dunkelberger
The Outstanding Achievement Award in Finance
Kelli Buechler
"I am incredibly honored to be the recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award in Finance for the Romain College of Business Class of 2020. Being selected for this award is the perfect way to finish my undergraduate journey. Lastly, I also must express my sincerest gratitude to the remarkable faculty and staff at USI that have fully prepared me to pursue my chosen career in financial analysis."
The Outstanding Achievement Award in Management
Dana Jones
"What an incredible surprise! I am humbled and grateful to have been honored with this award. Returning to school after two decades away has been one of the toughest challenges of my life, and I am grateful for the wonderful instructional opportunities I've had at USI."
The Outstanding Achievement Award in Marketing
Rylie Smith
"Thank you so much! I am honored to have been chosen for this award. I am also so grateful to all of my professors for their time and dedication to helping me receive such a wonderful education."