We’re proud of our 2025-2026 graduate assistants! They are (front, from left) Isabella Smith, Keller, TX; Jessica Zajac, State College, PA; Morgan Mounce, Cleveland, MS; Kay Davidson, Gulfport, MS; (back, from left) Bryant Buteau, Madison, MS; Ella Maddox, Columbia, MO; Morgan Bevon, Hattiesburg, MS; Kate Dickerson, Starkville, MS and Alan Follis, Laurel, MS.

The Adkerson School of Accountancy placed a record-breaking number of students in internships – 77 – for the spring and summer of 2025! Perhaps the “coolest” is Dawson Boes’ tax internship with BDO in Anchorage, AK. The Meridian, MS, student (right) is shown here with friends.

In recognition of his leadership skills and commitment to profession and community, alumnus Steven Eilders was named the 2025 MSCPA Rising Star at the Mississippi Society of CPAs’ (MSCPA) Annual Convention in June. He is an Audit Manager at BMSS Advisors & CPAs.

Alumnus Dickens Fournet received the 2025 MSCPA Public Service Award, which recognizes commitment to community through charitable, civic and public service activities that enhance the professional image of CPAs. Fournet is a Partner with GranthamPoole, PLLC.

Dr. Brad Lang has been promoted to Associate Professor of Accountancy with tenure. Lang, shown on the right with ASAC Director Shawn Mauldin, was also awarded the H. Devon Graham Professorship.

The University honored ASAC Academic Coordinator Trina Pollan with the Irvin Atly Jefcoat Excellence in Advising Award for staff. Here, she is congratulated by ASAC Director Shawn Mauldin (left) and COB Dean Scott Grawe.

Dr. Alan Stancill received the 2025 Adkerson School of Accountancy Teaching Award. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Tax and serves as Faculty Advisor for MSU’s Beta Alpa Psi chapter.