Tabor School of Business: Celebrations of Scholarship

Discover. Innovate. Practice. In Tabor, students engage in scholarship not only through research, but through putting their knowledge and skills into practice. Tabor students are consulting with local businesses, building strategic plans for international companies, developing technology solutions for organizations, and starting their own ventures. These are the ways in which Tabor students are building their resumes while at Millikin and demonstrating their ability to perform in their chosen careers. Seeing their work during Celebrations of Scholarship gives us a glimpse into all the work that led up to this moment. Let’s celebrate their accomplishments and congratulate them on their good works.  

RJ Podeschi, M.S., MBA ‘02 
Dean, Tabor School of Business 

 

2025 Celebrations of Scholarship Presentations Listed Below

  • MU Performance Consulting: Spring Retrospective

    SCO207

    11 am-noon

    Presenter(s):

    Josh Bennema, Blake Binkowski, Sam Busher, Reece Butcher, Anna Deutschmann, Kenley Dufresne, Jacob Habel, Markus Jesse, Jallah Kollie Jr., Daniel Lack, Emma Mallory, Justin Maniago, Nickolas Molitor, Joey Niebrugge, Jackson Pearce, Quartus Rassi, Doran Sanders, Hope Self, Grace Talbert, Oakley Tate, Nicole Wells, Teyla Wendt, Ethan Zobel

    Faculty Sponsor(s):

    RJ Podeschi

    Abstract/Description:

    MU Performance Consulting is a tech-focused, multidisciplinary student-run venture. Students work for clients in the community to design and deliver technical solutions to business problems with a primary focus on website development. Student consultants will provide a retrospective on the spring semester, how the venture is evolving, and how they are turning challenges into future opportunities.

     

    Ethan Zobel — MUPC Journey

    SCO207

    Noon-12:15 p.m.

    Presenter(s):

    Ethan Zobel

    Faculty Sponsor(s):

    RJ Podeschi

    Abstract/Description:

    Joining MUPC was one of the most transformative decisions of my college career. Over the past seven semesters, I have developed not only my technical skills but also my leadership, communication, and teamwork abilities. As a student-run venture, MUPC has given me the opportunity to engage in real-world business experiences, contributing to both internal growth and client-facing projects for the venture . Throughout my journey, I have faced challenges that pushed me to think critically and adapt to new situations. Along the way, I have had several "aha" moments that deepened my understanding of problem-solving and strategy. My presentation will highlight these struggles, breakthroughs, and the hard and soft skills I have gained. Ultimately, MUPC has shaped me into a more confident and capable professional.

  • Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Performance Learning Impact

    SCO207

    2:00 pm-2:30 pm

    Presenter(s):

    Jacob Bullock, Ezra Burtis, Reece Butcher, Joshua Chancellor Seay, Caroline Iteka, Oakley Tate, Tanya Vaughn, Karly Weir

    Faculty Sponsor(s):

    Nicole Allen

    Abstract/Description:

    The VITA Students will present on their experiences in the 2025 program of providing free tax services to low income and elderly individuals in the community.

  • Communication Capstone Presentations

    SCO207

    8:30-9:15 a.m.

    Presenter(s):

    Brandon Semmieon, Helena Hashimoto, Ayinde Thompson, Serena Throneburg, Emily Vuglar

    Faculty Sponsor(s):

    Dr. Nancy Curtin

    Abstract/Description:

    Senior communication majors present their capstone reflections.