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LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pa. – Students from the business and entrepreneurial studies department recently participated in the National Association of Black Accountants annual Eastern Regional Student Conference in Norfolk, Virginia.
The annual conference provides students the opportunity to network with professionals, sharpen their interpersonal and business skills, and seek permanent career placement opportunities. Throughout the conference, workshops were provided to help students with personal branding, business etiquette, interview preparation and more.
Lincoln students gather for a group photo at the annual NABA Eastern Regional Conference, October 2018. Front: Mambu Francis, Marlia Stone, NABA President; Walter J. Smith, Kaylah Stringfield, Bukola Adewuyi, Amina Lafleur, Faith Ayoola. 2nd Row: Anita Williams, Amaina Yagaboyaju, Briana Russell, Brandi Frazier, Devron Dickens, Arielle Saunders, Maitay Cattouse. Back: Daliso Talimi, Joyce Chinwendu, Anjolaoluwa Papoola, Professor Kennie Edwards. Photo Courtesy Lincoln University Faculty.
This year, nine students participated in corporate interviews that included on site and pre-selection opportunities. Over 20 different corporate interviews were conducted for selected students while others received invitations to apply on later dates.
Students also received scholarships through the NABA Scholars program. Seven Lincoln students received scholarships totaling approximately $10,000 making some Lincoln students the highest scholarship recipients in NABA’s eastern region.
Students described the conference as “life changing” and beneficial to their career development
“It was a very productive conference and I couldn’t be more proud of the students,” said Kennie Edwards, an assistant professor in business department. “We took pride in seeing Lincoln University receive recognition for having the highest number of NABA scholarships at the conference.”
As outlined in the University’s strategic plan, faculty members continue to encourage students to participate in opportunities that provide them with the knowledge and competencies needed to be competitive in a global economy.
Article by Devin Bonner, Office of Communications and Public Relations