Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business introduces a new accolade this fall — the “Dean’s Medalist” designation. Aimed at honoring the top students graduating from every program each semester, this initiative seeks to acknowledge the exceptional achievements of graduates across various business disciplines.
In its inaugural semester, 29 distinguished graduates earned the prestigious Dean’s Medalist distinction. The recipients were recognized at a luncheon held on December 5 at the Tempe campus. Ohad Kadan, the Charles J. Robel Dean and W. P. Carey Distinguished Chair, extended congratulatory remarks during the celebration, emphasizing the significance of this honor among the nation’s largest and top-ranked business schools.
“We are the largest business school in the United States and also among the top business schools, so this recognition places you as the best among the best,” said Dean Kadan. “The skills you have grown here, from quantitative skills to communication and leadership skills, will serve you in the next chapter, too. We are proud to have you as our ambassadors.”
While W. P. Carey traditionally acknowledges a top graduating undergraduate and graduate student each semester, the introduction of the Dean’s Medalist designation allows for a more extensive recognition of exceptional students.
“We just have so many incredible students who deserve acknowledgement,” noted Amy Ostrom, Vice Dean and PetSmart Chair in Service Leadership. “It is really important to us that students know we recognize the hard work and excellence they have displayed.”
Among the honored students is Gatienne Rodriguez, earning her Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Expressing her excitement, Rodriguez shared, “I am honored to be part of the inaugural class of Dean’s Medalists and excited to soon be a W. P. Carey grad!”
Andrew Knoebel, the Dean’s Medal recipient for the Bachelor of Arts in Business (Communication), a veteran who served six years in the Navy, expressed his appreciation, stating, “It is really cool to be recognized and see my hard work, both in the military and at W. P. Carey, culminate in this way.”
The fall 2023 inaugural W. P. Carey Dean’s Medalist recipients include graduates from various programs, showcasing the diversity of talents and accomplishments within the W. P. Carey School of Business.
