Washburn University Brenneman School of Business Students Inducted into Beta Alpha Psi and Beta Gamma Sigma

Topeka, Kan. - The Washburn University Gregory D. and Ronda K. Brenneman School of Business inducted its newest class of students into Beta Alpha Psi and Beta Gamma Sigma during an annual ceremony May 7 at the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center on the Washburn campus.

Brian Lang, a 1999 Washburn accounting graduate, was selected as this year's alumni honorary member. Lang is CEO of SSC CPAs + Advisors, headquartered in Topeka.

"Induction into Beta Alpha Psi and Beta Gamma Sigma reflects the dedication, academic excellence and leadership these 38 students have demonstrated at Washburn," said Dr. David Sollars, dean and professor of economics, Washburn University Brenneman School of Business. "These organizations recognize students who have committed themselves to high standards in business and financial information education, and we are proud to celebrate their achievements as they prepare to make meaningful contributions in their professions and communities."

Students inducted into Beta Alpha Psi include:

• Iryna Bondar, senior accounting major from Topeka, Kansas
• Anushma Dahal, sophomore accounting and data analytics major from Topeka, Kansas
• Eleanor Fanning, junior accounting and data analytics major from St. George, Kansas
• Jaylen Johnson, senior accounting and finance major from Lee's Summit, Missouri
• Hayden Keller, junior finance major from Topeka, Kansas
• Melasny Rodriguez, senior finance and management major from Topeka, Kansas
• Andrew Schiefelbein, graduate accounting and data analytics student from Topeka, Kansas

Students inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma include:

• Nelly Alcantara, senior accounting and marketing major from Topeka, Kansas
• Anson Appelhanz, postbaccalaureate accounting student from Topeka, Kansas
• Libby Barnett, junior general business major from Paola, Kansas
• Walker Beier, senior entrepreneurship and innovation, finance and marketing major from Tecumseh, Kansas
• Judah Bowell, junior data analytics, economics, finance and management major from Topeka, Kansas
• Anita Budha, graduate business student from Topeka, Kansas
• Micaela Chavez, senior accounting major from Topeka, Kansas
• Robert Coffelt, graduate business student from Topeka, Kansas
• Mariet Delgado, graduate business student from Topeka, Kansas
• Ashley Dreher, junior finance, management and marketing major from Topeka, Kansas
• Kyler Gronewaller, senior data analytics, management and marketing major from Topeka, Kansas
• Christopher Hall, graduate business student from San Antonio, Texas
• Lucas Heit, senior entrepreneurship and innovation and marketing major from Topeka, Kansas
• Cheyenne Hittle, junior accounting and data analytics major from Mayetta, Kansas
• Griffin Huiatt, graduate business student from Highlands Ranch, Colorado
• Mia Jones, senior entrepreneurship and innovation and marketing major from Topeka, Kansas
• Jack Lewis, graduate business and law student from Kansas City, Missouri
• Johnathan Murray, graduate business student from Junction City, Kansas
• Ishaan Patel, senior accounting and finance major from Topeka, Kansas
• Stefanie Pope, graduate accounting and business student from Topeka, Kansas
• Andrew Rieschick, graduate business student from Topeka, Kansas
• Rebecca Sandstrom, graduate accounting student from Maple Hill, Kansas
• Mason Sheldon, senior data analytics and finance major from Lawrence, Kansas
• Gavin Siegfried, senior management and marketing major from Kansas City, Missouri
• Sujane Singh Maharjan, senior data analytics, finance and marketing major from Topeka, Kansas
• Ivalea Tien, graduate accounting and law student from Topeka, Kansas
• Dacey Vanderbilt, senior marketing major from Topeka, Kansas
• Drake Vanderbilt, graduate business student from Topeka, Kansas
• Kyle Wagoner, junior finance major from Topeka, Kansas
• Kylie Weir, junior accounting and finance major from Topeka, Kansas
• Erich Woodruff, junior management major from Pomona, Kansas

Founded in 1919, Beta Alpha Psi is an international honor organization for financial information students and professionals with more than 300 chapters and 380,000 members worldwide. As an accredited member of AACSB International, Washburn established its Mu Omicron chapter in 2010. Since the chapter's inception, 300 students have been inducted into Beta Alpha Psi.

Founded in 1913, Beta Gamma Sigma is an invitation-only international business honor society with more than 600 chapters in more than 190 countries and more than 980,000 lifetime members. The organization recognizes top business students at institutions accredited by AACSB International, including the top 10% of undergraduate students and top 20% of graduate students. Since Washburn established its chapter in 2008, 662 students have been inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma.

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Founded in 1865, Washburn University is a public institution with more than 8,000 students involved in more than 200 academic programs. Washburn's programs lead to certification, associate, bachelor, master's degree or doctor of nursing practice and juris doctor degrees. The programs are offered through Washburn's six primary academic units - College of Arts & Sciences, School of Applied Studies, Gregory D. and Ronda K. Brenneman School of Business, Harmony J. Hines School of Nursing, School of Law and Washburn Institute of Technology (Washburn Tech).

All programs are offered on either the 160-acre residential campus in the heart of Topeka, Kan., at Washburn Tech's campus on Topeka's west side or in the East Topeka facility. Washburn University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association and many of the individual programs have additional accreditations.

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