Business School Recognizes Students' Academic Accomplishments

06/17/2026Business School Recognizes Students' Academic AccomplishmentsCelebrating Academic Excellence for our 2025-2026 GraduatesBusiness Today image of Gamar Hayles and Merrick School of Business faculty

image of Gamar Hayles and Merrick School of Business faculty

Gamar Hayles poses with his Dean's Award and with Professor Ven Sriram, Associate Dean Kate Demarest and Interim Dean Dan Gerlowski

Our students bring incredibly diverse work and life experiences to our community. What distinguishes those who truly thrive? Extraordinary resilience—the ability to persist, adapt, and grow through every challenge.

Dr. Kathea Smith

assistant dean

Merrick School of Business