Class of 2024 Business Honors Program Graduates

Eleven members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2024 graduated from its Frank P. Corcione Business Honors Program Business Honors Program, which is one of Scranton’s programs of excellence. Students in this program undergo four years of honors studies in the areas of economics, entrepreneurship, operations management, accounting, finance, international business, marketing and management, as well as a series of personal development extracurricular activities in the areas of service and career building.

The following is a list of the class of 2024 Business Honors Program graduates and their majors, as well as their faculty mentors and research project.

Madalyne R. Buhler, Stony Point, New York, graduated, summa cum laude, as a finance major. Buhler worked with faculty advisor Aram Balagyozyan, Ph.D., associate professor of economics, on a thesis titled “An Analysis of the 1996 Farm Bill’s Impact on Commodity Prices and Obesity Rates in America.” Buhler was also a member of the University’s Robert L. McKeage Business Leadership Honors Program.

Matthew J. Duffy, Plainview, New York, graduated, summa cum laude, as a business analytics and philosophy double major. Duffy worked with faculty advisor David Mahalak, D. Eng., faculty specialist in the Operations and Analytics Department, on a thesis titled “A Machine Learning Approach to MLB Attendance.” Duffy was also a member of the University’s Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program.

Nina J. Figetakis, Little Neck, New York, graduated, summa cum laude, as an accounting major. Figetakis worked with faculty advisor Daniel Mahoney, Ph.D., professor of accounting, on a thesis titled “Insights into Student Perceptions of Work-Life Balance within Public Accounting Firms.”

Todd F. Monahan, Moosic, graduated, summa cum laude, as a finance major. Monahan worked with faculty advisor John Ruddy, D.P.S., associate professor in the Economics, Finance and International Business Department, on a thesis titled “A 6-Year Analysis of Technology Funds Pre, During, and Post Pandemic.”

Hannah G. Phelan, Yardley, graduated, summa cum laude, as an operations management major. Phelan worked with faculty advisor Ozgur Isil, Ph.D., associate professor in the Operations and Analytics Department, on a thesis titled “Exploring the Impact of COVID-19 on Supply Chain Disruptions and Analyzing Resiliency Strategies.” Phelan was also a member of the University’s Robert L. McKeage Business Leadership Honors Program.

Geoffrey S. Pizzuto, Scranton, graduated, summa cum laude, as a business administration major. Pizzuto worked with faculty advisor Ash Zareian, Ph.D., faculty specialist in Management, Marketing and Entrepreneurship Department, on a thesis titled “The Prevalence of Data Collection in our Electronic World.”

Gabrielle Richetti, Holbrook, New York, graduated, magna cum laude, as an accounting major. Richetti worked with faculty advisor Richard O’Hara, faculty specialist in accounting, on a thesis titled “The Impact of Machine Learning on Accounting Professionals.”

Matthew A. Roda, Newtown, graduated, cum laude, as a finance major. Roda worked with faculty advisor John Kallianiotis, Ph.D., professor of finance, on a thesis titled “Stock Comparisons in Different Markets.”

Madelyn G. Ronan, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, graduated, summa cum laude, as an accounting and finance double major. Ronan worked with faculty advisor John Ruddy, D.P.S., associate professor in the Economics, Finance and International Business Department, on a thesis titled “An Empirical Analysis of US Based Entertainment Companies Pre, During, And Post-Pandemic.” Ronan was also a member of the University’s Robert L. McKeage Business Leadership Honors Program.

John J. Sheehan, Dumont, New Jersey, graduated, summa cum laude, as an accounting major. Sheehan worked with faculty advisor Ashley Stampone, Ph.D., assistant professor of accounting, on a thesis titled “Audit Committee Perspectives on ESG Reporting.” Sheehan was also a member of the University’s Robert L. McKeage Business Leadership Honors Program.

Kaleigh E. Timmons, Bergenfield, New Jersey, graduated, magna cum laude, as an accounting and philosophy double major. Timmons worked with faculty advisor Amanda Marcy, Ph.D., assistant professor of accounting, on a thesis titled “The Impact of a Jesuit Business Education on the Production of Ethical Business Professionals.” Timmons was also a member of the University’s Robert L. McKeage Business Leadership Honors Program and the Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program.

The Business Honors Program students presented their senior projects to a panel of judges in early May. Awards were presented to Buhler for best senior project. Honorable mention awards were presented to Phelan and Ronan.

Aram Balagyozyan, Ph.D., associate professor of economics, serves as director of the University’s Frank P. Corcione Business Honors Program Business Honors Program.