HEBSBA Students Recognized in 2022 Honors Convocation

April 28, 2022

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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

Jhase Edwards

Outstanding Student in Accounting

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Gabriela Chavez

Gabriela Chavez

Outstanding Student in Finance

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Kevin Mackie

Kevin Mackie

Outstanding Student in Economics

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Hannah Zajdel

Hannah Zajdel

Outstanding Student in General Business

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Daniela Rodela

Daniela Rodela

Outstanding Student in International Business

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Jaclyn Moreno

Jaclyn Moreno

Outstanding Student in Management

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Natalie Myers

Natalie Myers

Outstanding Student in Management Information Systems

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Sabrina Goains

Sabrina Goains

Outstanding Student in Marketing

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Walter Evans

Walter Evans

Outstanding Student in Sport Management

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Outstanding Graduate Students by Discipline

Marissa Watters

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

Trevor Bailey

Outstanding Student in the Master of Science in Accounting Program

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Special Awards and Honors

Tiana DeVaughn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.