Students in Lander University’s College of Business and Technology are ready for success in their chosen career fields, and that career-readiness was on full display Tuesday, April 7, as the college held its annual academic awards ceremony.
“When our students enter their professional careers, they carry with them a spirit of innovation,” said Dr. Lloyd Willis, dean of the College of Business and Technology. “Our alumni aren't just ready for the workforce; they are ready to redefine it. I am immensely proud of our students’ achievements and look forward to the impact they will undoubtedly make.”
Award winners and honorees are listed below:
Department of Applied Computing:
- CIS Software Development Discipline Award: Albert Magarire, of Mazowe, Zimbabwe.
- Cybersecurity Discipline Award: Lauren McGuirt, of Rock Hill.
- Data Science Discipline Award: Joshua Grant, of Aiken.
Department of Media and Design:
- Graphic Design Discipline Award: Matthew Tomczyk, of Honea Path.
- LUX Experiential Learning Discipline Award: Killian Cook, of Greenville.
- Media and Communication Discipline Award: Killian Cook, of Greenville.
- XLR Experiential Learning Discipline Award: Kimberly Sipanela, of Harare, Zimbabwe.
School of Business:
- Accounting Discipline Award: Allen Laymon, Jr., of Greenwood.
- Bachelor of Applied Science Discipline Award: Christopher Smalley, of Sarasota, Florida.
- Entrepreneurship Discipline Award: Sydney Lafayette, of Charleston.
- Financial Services Discipline Award: Glen Oran Decker, Jr., of Little River.
- Healthcare Management Discipline Award: Palak Patel, of Lexington.
- Hospitality Management Discipline Award: Samantha Cedilote, of Florence.
- Information Technology Management: Derek Torres, of Rock Hill.
- Management Discipline Award: Harlin Jane Mason, of Greenwood.
- Marketing Discipline Award: Campbell Gulledge, of Turbeville.
- Sport Management Discipline Award: Amani Melendez, of Woodbridge, Virginia; and Braylon Barbour, of Central.
- MBA Discipline Award: Diamond White, of Bradley.
- MSM Discipline Award: Elaina Carrell, of Martinsville, Indiana.
- Accounting Outstanding Intern Award: Maddie Farmer, of Greenwood.
- CIS Outstanding Intern Award: Albert Magarire, of Mazowe, Zimbabwe.
- Healthcare Management Outstanding Intern Award: Carter Lanier, of Beech Island.
- Business Administration Outstanding Intern Award: Sara McGee, of Donalds.
- Financial Services Outstanding Intern Award: Liam Hall, of Clover.
- Graphic Design Outstanding Intern Award: Mia Orams, of Greer.
- Media Outstanding Intern Award: Bradey Hedden, of Abbeville.
- Sport Management Outstanding Intern Award: Christian Hatley I, of Nottingham, United Kingdom; and Bastian Wishart, of Moncks Corner.
- School of Business Student Advisory Board: Jasmine Scott, of Piedmont.
- Graduate Assistants: Ryann Dobbs, of Westminster; Ethan Richardson, of Greenwood; and Charlotte Schultz, of Lexington.
Beta Gamma Sigma Inductees:
- Hunter Algood, of Waterloo.
- Peyton Bibbee, of Centreville, Virginia.
- Tal Torgeman, of Greenwood.
- Myra Grant, of Columbia.
- Mandi Werts, of Greenwood.
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