MS in Accounting Graduates,
Congratulations on your graduation, we are so proud of you! While we are disappointed that we cannot be together for graduation, we are thinking about you and celebrating in spirit your accomplishments. You have worked hard throughout your program and are now ready to begin a new phase in your life, be it careers, a doctoral program, or whatever path you have chosen. It is difficult to start out in such uncertain times, but you’ve chosen an excellent profession that will enable you to be a part of the solution. We wish you all the best as you begin your journey and look forward to seeing you back on campus for recruiting, assisting in classes, or just to stop in and say hello.
Spartans Will!
Chris Hogan, on behalf of all of the faculty and staff of the Department of Accounting and Information Systems
MSA Graduates,
Congratulations on this great accomplishment! We are so excited to help celebrate this great achievement! We wanted to thank you for letting us be a part of this journey this year. This quote sums up what the MSA Class of 2020 represents: “Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.”—Martin Luther King Jr.. . Each of you amazed me in the way that you adapted, contributed, and connected. We are excited to see all the great things you will contribute in the future both in your professional and personal lives. Stay Strong and know that you are a part of something…MSU MSA For Life.
Spartans Will!
Shannon Mulally, Program Director MS in Accounting

“Some people dream of success, while others wake up and work hard at it” – Napoleon Hill
“Beyond grateful for the four years I’ve had at MSU!!” – Hannah Ahluwalia

Kayla Allen

“Hey Mom” – Dylan Bressler

Erica Goyette

“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”
“New life and new beginnings.” – Nia Griffin

“Always believe something wonderful is going to happen.” – Lauren Hart

“Would not have made it this far without my biggest supporter!” – Kate Hollenbeck

“And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” (Abraham Lincoln) – Amy Lalain

Hui Li

“Proud to be a Spartan!” – Shao-Ho Lin

“Michigan State University’s Master’s of Accounting Program is unlike any other. The knowledge you gain and the personal connections created will last a lifetime. I will cherish every moment for the rest of my life.” – Lizzy Slagle

“Go live the life you have imagined.
“ Spartans WILL” – Elisa Tsai

“Success doesn’t rush. The greatest reward is the journey.” – Estelle Varghese

“Sometimes you can’t control if the waters get rough, but what is important is how well you navigate them.”
“First day on study abroad in Australia. While it was during my undergrad, it was still one of the best experiences that I have had at MSU.”
– Brett Whaley
“Thank goodness for the note sheets.” – Jim Aldrich

“When I graduated first grade, all my dad told me was to get a job” -Frank (Billy Madison)
“Never stop returning your video tapes.” – Mitch Biegalski

Cooper Dayton
“The best is yet to come!” – Alexa Graf

“I don’t need another graduation ceremony, I’m just glad to be done.” – Brisilda Guraj

“Take pride in how far you have come and have faith in how far you can go.” – Ashley Heyer

Emily Knoll
“Your fate is your actions.” – Aaron Lin

Kevin O’Connell

“I am glad to graduate from MSU twice.” – Jia Quan

Chris Smith

“Well… it depends.” – Prof Sev Grabski – Bayleigh Tuori

“Life before death. Strength before weakness. Journey before destination.” – Brandon Sanderson (Stormlight Archive) – Dave Watson

“Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish” – Jerry Yin

Morgan Yingling

“Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.” – Jon Yudasz











