HEBSBA Students Recognized in 2022 Honors Convocation
SAN ANTONIO – Each year the faculty of the H-E-B School of Business and Administration identify and recognize the most outstanding students within the school. These students have demonstrated a high degree of achievement not just within the classroom, but also in the community.
“The faculty and staff of the H-E-B School of Business and Administration are proud to honor the students who have excelled in their disciplines during this academic year,” said Dr. Jeannie Scott, dean of the school. “Congratulations to the honorees and we look forward to following your many successes in the future.”
Students are honored for achievement within each academic discipline, including both undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, special awards are given to students for demonstrated excellence within student organizations, volunteer opportunities, and in receipt of scholarships.
The honorees of the 2022 Honors Convocation are listed below. Expand each table to see each of the outstanding students.
Outstanding Undergraduate Students by Discipline
Jhase Edwards
Outstanding Student in Accounting
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Gabriela Chavez
Outstanding Student in Finance
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Kevin Mackie
Outstanding Student in Economics
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Hannah Zajdel
Outstanding Student in General Business
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Daniela Rodela
Outstanding Student in International Business
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Jaclyn Moreno
Outstanding Student in Management
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Natalie Myers
Outstanding Student in Management Information Systems
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Sabrina Goains
Outstanding Student in Marketing
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Walter Evans
Outstanding Student in Sport Management
Outstanding Graduate Students by Discipline
Marissa Watters
Outstanding Student in the Master of Business Administration Program
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Kruger Thomson
Outstanding International Student in the Master of Business Administration Program
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Madelyn Jordan
Outstanding Student in the Master of Health Administration Program
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Trevor Bailey
Outstanding Student in the Master of Science in Accounting Program
Special Awards and Honors
Tiana DeVaughn
Amy Freeman Lee Scholastic Achievement and Service Recognition Award
This award is given to upcoming graduates who have achieved at least a 3.5 GPA and have exemplified outstanding service to the University, community and their religion.
Evan Rey Santos
Kappa Gamma Pi St. Catherine Medal
This award is given to upcoming graduates who have achieved at least a 3.5 GPA and have exemplified outstanding service to the University and their community.
Regan Pape
Mike McGuire Scholarship for Mission-Inspired Business Leadership
The McGuire Scholarship for Mission-Inspired Business Leadership Committee is excited to announce that Regan Pape, MHA student, is the recipient of the 2022-2023 scholarship. Regan will be doing her service at a health care clinic that provides services to the underserved in San Antonio’s east side. She will also be reading Catholic church documents related to leadership and reflecting on the responsibility of health care administrators as they balance the needs of the organization and the needs of the patient.
Rhiannon Wilson
James W. Donovan Accounting Scholarship
This scholarship was created by the HEBSBA Accounting department to honor a former long-time faculty member, the late James W. Donovan. The Accounting department awards this honor to a high-performing Accounting student.
Undergraduate VITA Volunteer Award
This award is given to undergraduate student volunteers who go above and beyond in service to their community through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a free tax preparation service staffed by volunteers from the UIW community.
Alaina Dickson
Accounting Society Leadership Award
This honor is given to an officer of the Accounting Society who exemplifies elevated character through leadership.
Madelyn De La Luz
Accounting Society Leadership Award
This honor is given to an officer of the Accounting Society who exemplifies elevated character through leadership.
Michael Lesley
Financial Executives International Scholarship in Finance
The HEBSBA Finance department awards this honor to one Finance student who performs above his or her peers both in the classroom and through extra curricular activities The recipient must have one year remaining before they graduate. Financial Executives International awards this scholarship.
Jeremyah Rodrigiez
Financial Executives International Scholarship in Accounting
The HEBSBA Accounting department awards this honor to one Accounting student who performs above his or her peers both in the classroom and through extra curricular activities. The recipient must have one year remaining before they graduate. Financial Executives International awards this scholarship.
Giovanna Olivieri
The Texas Society of CPAs Accounting Education Foundation Excellence Award
The HEBSBA Accounting department awards this honor to one accounting student who exemplifies characteristics of a professional accountant and who the faculty expects to pass the CPA exam upon graduation. The Texas Society of CPAs honors the recipient from each of the universities through their local chapter. The HEBSBA recipient is honored by the San Antonio Chapter of CPAs.
Katlyn Cadena
Undergraduate VITA Volunteer Award
This award is given to undergraduate student volunteers who go above and beyond in service to their community through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a free tax preparation service staffed by volunteers from the UIW community.
Neele Mueller
Graduate VITA Volunteer Award
This award is given to graduate student volunteers who go above and beyond in service to their community through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a free tax preparation service staffed by volunteers from the UIW community.
Esmeralda Munguia
Graduate VITA Volunteer Award
This award is given to graduate student volunteers who go above and beyond in service to their community through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a free tax preparation service staffed by volunteers from the UIW community.