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^{May 30, 2025}

Let鈥檚 give a shoutout to Jada Robertson (BBA, MGMT 鈥�26), a FCBE senior majoring in Business Management with a minor in Public Health. Jada is actively involved in several professional development programs, including TRIO, Setting the Standard (STS), Accelerate New 糖心Vlog传媒 and the 糖心Vlog传媒 Institute of Leadership Education (MILE).

She has served as a Resident Advisor and was a member of the STS Student Leadership Council. Jada also participated in the Alternative Break Experience (ABE) with Housing and Residence Life and the Lowes Leadership Experience.

In her free time, Jada enjoys dancing, working out and volunteering.

^{May 22, 2025}

Check out Matthew Bersoza (BBA, ACCT 鈥�25)!

He recently completed a Tax Internship with Reynolds Bone & Griesbeck (RBG) PLC and holds a 3.99 GPA. Matthew is a recipient of the Fogelman Academic Excellence Award, the Dean鈥檚 Scholarship and the Tennessee HOPE Scholarship. 

He volunteers with Germantown Performing Arts, Wolf River Conservancy and Project Outreach. In his free time, Matthew enjoys cooking, golfing and following sports.

^{May 15, 2025}

Say hi to, Gabriela Zych (MGMT 鈥�26, with a concentration in HR and minor in Professional Selling)!

Gabriela is on the UofM Rifle team, where she has been awarded five All-American awards along with the 2024 Elite-90 Award for Rifle. She also serves on the SAAC executive board as the NIL/PR Chair.

In the classroom, Gabriela keeps busy as an Honors College student with a 4.0 GPA and was recently recognized with the FCBE Academic Excellence in Management Award. She was also nominated for the 2024 FCBE Homecoming Court鈥檚 Most Likely to Be a CEO.

When she鈥檚 not at practice or studying, she enjoys listening to music, volunteering with her team and calling her family back in Anchorage, Alaska.

^{May 7, 2025}

Meet Vijay Kumar (MSIS, 鈥�25)!

As a dedicated graduate student, Vijay is committed to building his leadership skills through professional development. He earned an Executive-Level Professional Development Certificate from the Center for Professional Career Development and was one of only 10 students selected for the prestigious Lowe鈥檚 Leadership Program.

Outside of class, Vijay enjoys staying active鈥攈e practices yoga, goes to the gym and has completed a full marathon. He also volunteers every Saturday at the Indian Cultural Center and Temple, which helps him stay connected to his roots. His next big goal is to finish a triathlon!

^{April 29, 2025}

Get to know Suzie Perry (double majoring in Business Management and Chemistry with double minors in Entrepreneurship and Biochemistry, 鈥�27)!
 
Suzie is a powerhouse on campus! She is an Emerging Leader, member of the Honors College, TRiO and Omicron Delta Kappa Honors Society! She currently serves as an Emerging Leaders Mentor, Tiger Elite Outreach & Marketing Coordinator and Success Coach for Peer Power鈥攚here she was named 鈥淢ost Spirited.鈥�

She鈥檚 no stranger to the spotlight either鈥擲uzie was featured on Amazon Prime鈥檚 The College Tour, appeared on WREG鈥檚 Live at 9 with Kontji Anthony and was interviewed on . She鈥檚 also been an Orientation Guide, a Tiger Leadership Institute Facilitator, Weeks of Welcome Leader and Student Admissions Worker.

^{April 24, 2025}

Say hello to Abigail T. (BBA, ACCT 鈥�25 & MS, ACCT 鈥�26)!

She is a lifetime member of Beta Alpha Psi and a former member of SASS. Currently, she is a prot茅g茅 in the MILE program, where she is honing her leadership and networking skills. Her professional experience includes multiple internships with FedEx, Watkins Uiberall and Overton Park Conservancy. Outside of academics, Abigail enjoys reading, cooking and learning Spanish.

^{April 17, 2025}

Introducing Tharun Thota (MSIS, 鈥�25)! 

Tharun has a passion for research in the Systems Testing Excellence Program (STEP), where he focuses on LLM prompts and the application of AI in software testing. Last summer, he completed an internship in this role under Dr. Mark Gillenson.

His commitment to excellence extends to the classroom, where he has maintained an impressive 4.0 GPA throughout his academic journey.

Beyond academics, he enjoys staying active at the gym, playing basketball and spending quality time with friends. You can also find him in the library, diving into research work. 

^{April 10, 2025}

Step into the spotlight, Asafe Lima (BBA, ACCT 鈥�27)!

Asafe was recently appointed as the Social Media Chair for the Fogelman Student Delegate Board. He is also an active member of the Fogelman Finance Club, participating on the TVA Investment Challenge, Bloomberg 2024 Trading Challenge and CFA Global Investment teams.
 
Last summer, Asafe completed the Leadership Summer Internship Program at Bellevue Baptist Church in their Missions Department, where he gained valuable experience in team management and leadership.
 
Outside of academics, Asafe combines his love for running and content creation. He is currently training for his first half marathon and documenting his journey on social media. His goal is to inspire others to push forward and always give their best. He encourages everyone with the reminder: 鈥淣othing is impossible鈥攜ou can always go one more.鈥�

^{April 3, 2025}

Meet Jayasri Botcha (MSIS 鈥�25)!&苍产蝉辫;

Jayasri is a passionate leader and an active member of the University of 糖心Vlog传媒 community. She is involved in several organizations, including AMIS, the Indian Student Association and serves as the President of the Hindu Students Organization. Additionally, she works as a graduate assistant in the Division of Research and Innovation.
 
She has earned the Executive Professional Development Program Certificate and was one of just 10 students selected for the prestigious Lowe鈥檚 Leadership Experience Program. She was also recognized as a nominee for the Fall 2024 Ms. FCBE Homecoming Court.
 
Beyond academics, Jayasri enjoys exploring 糖心Vlog传媒, volunteering with the Mid-South Food Bank & India Cultural Centre and Temple and actively participating in cultural and community events. 

^{March 27, 2025}

Say hello to Luke Modin (BBA, ACCT 鈥�25)!

Luke is an Eagle Scout, a recognition he worked hard to achieve and one that continues to shape his leadership skills today.

He is currently interning at RBG, a public accounting firm in the 糖心Vlog传媒 area, gaining valuable hands-on experience in the field. On campus, Luke serves as the President of Beta Alpha Psi, an honors society for accounting, finance and MIS students. Prior to this role, he served as Treasurer for two consecutive semesters.

Luke has also been actively involved with the Center for Professional Career Development, where he earned the Manager Level in the Professional Development Certificate Program. Outside of academics, Luke enjoys backpacking, camping and running. When he鈥檚 not outdoors, you can find him cheering on the 糖心Vlog传媒 Tigers and Grizzlies! 

ACCT Professor Jeff Nevels praised Luke Modin鈥檚 academic performance and leadership, stating "Luke Modin is well on his way to be a Level 5 Leader as described in Jim Collin鈥檚 book Good to Great. He possesses a high level of personal drive yet is humble and unassuming. As president of the student organization Beta Alpha Psi, he has taken it to a new level of professionalism greatly benefiting his classmates seeking a career in accounting. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Luke again any time, any where.鈥�

After graduating this spring, Luke plans to return to the University of 糖心Vlog传媒 to pursue an MS in Accounting.

^{March 21, 2025}

Meet Mallika Golla (MIS, 鈥�25)!

Over the past three semesters, she has served as a Graduate Assistant in the MIS Department, balancing teaching and research responsibilities. As the Vice President of AMIS, she鈥檚 played a key role in organizing events, fostering student engagement and building industry connections.
 
She has a strong passion for research, and for the last two semesters has been working with Dr. Pavan Kumar Mulgund on two research papers. Last summer, she gained hands-on experience with an internship at the Crews Center for Entrepreneurship, working on business development strategies and startup initiatives.
 
Outside of the classroom, you鈥檒l likely find her at the library 鈥� her happy place 鈥� reading poetry or studying. When she鈥檚 not in the library, she spends the rest of her free time exploring the city with friends!

^{March 14, 2025}

Introducing Maddie Roberts (BBA, MKTG 鈥�26)!&苍产蝉辫;

A dedicated student-athlete on the Women鈥檚 Track & Field Team, Maddie is the mental health chair for SAAC and a team leader for FCA. She鈥檚 passionate about giving back, volunteering with Youth Villages, My Town Miracles and Race 4 Reconciliation.

A self-proclaimed coffee addict, she works part-time at 7Brew Coffee and enjoys photography, shopping and music. Maddie plans to pursue her MBA after graduation!

Recently, she and fellow athletes attended an NIL Summit, where they competed in a brand content challenge鈥攁nd her team won, securing an NIL deal and winning a large cash prize!