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Business Department – 2024 Outstanding Graduate Awards

Published on May 8, 2024 by Erin Hedlun

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri – The Department of Business at Evangel University has announced its 2024 graduation awards. The awards were presented during the traditional undergraduate baccalaureate service held on Thursday, May 2 in the Robert H. Spence Chapel.

The Business Department, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs, offers degrees in Accounting, Business Analytics, Business Education, Business Management, Finance, Marketing, and Nonprofit Business & Social Enterprise led by faculty with real-world experience as business leaders and entrepreneurs.

Students experience a variety of hands-on learning opportunities, including managing a more than $1 million portfolio through the Student Investment Club, running a state-of-the-art digital apparel printing company known as “Valor Custom,” and participating in organizations such as Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Phi Beta Lambda.

The following awards were presented:

Outstanding Graduates in Accounting 

Hope Sando

Christopher Underwood

 Outstanding Graduate in Finance 

Jonathan Mares

 Outstanding Graduate in Marketing 

Megan Holleman

 Outstanding Graduate in Business Management 

Drake Moorman

 Outstanding Graduate in Nonprofit Business & Social Enterprise 

Gloriana Hammye

The Class of 2024

Evangel University and AGTS celebrated 537 graduates at a joint commencement ceremony at Great Southern Bank Arena (formerly known as JQH Arena) in Springfield on May 2. Graduates earned a total of 32 doctoral, 125 master’s, 329 bachelor’s, and 51 associate’s degrees. Of the graduate degrees, 68 master’s degrees and 16 doctoral degrees were conferred by AGTS.

 

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About Evangel University

Evangel University, with its embedded Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (AGTS), is a comprehensive Spirit-led Christian university located in Springfield, Missouri. It is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Under the leadership of Dr. Mike Rakes, EU is committed to excellence in educating and equipping students to serve the Church and society globally and becoming compassionate innovators in their chosen vocations. EU offers more than 70 degree programs, including cutting-edge majors, pre-professional programs, and affordable and flexible online degree options.

EU is highly regarded and has been ranked:

  • #1 Best College in Springfield & #2 Best Christian College in Missouri by Niche
  • US News & World Report Best Colleges Top Performer in Social Mobility
  • Colleges of Distinction Best Christian University
  • Top 10 Best Universities by AcademicInfluence.com
  • Third Most Beautiful Campus in the Midwest by Christian Colleges & Universities
  • Top 10 Best Colleges in Missouri by BestColleges.com

With additional accreditations in business, counseling, music, social work, and theology and certification as an Excellence in Giving university, EU is focused on providing students with hands-on experience and real-world training for today’s professional careers. Learn more about the university at evangel.edu.