The University of Pittsburgh School of Business held the Undergraduate Awards Ceremony on May 2, 2025, at the University Club in Oakland to honor students, staff, and faculty for their accomplishments this past year.
Addressing the graduates, Gene Anderson, Henry E. Haller, Jr. Dean, thanked the students for entrusting Pitt. He also recognized the faculty, staff, family, friends, and loved ones who inspired, guided, and supported the students.
He said, “We’re grateful that you chose us as your educational partner, and we’re thankful for the many contributions that each of you has made to our community during your time with us.”
Major Award Winners
Each year, one student from each major is highlighted as the top of the class. This year, we congratulate the following seven students:
- PICPA – Accounting Student of the Year Award was awarded to Lindsay Rolke
- Outstanding Business Information Systems Major Award was awarded to Emily Kruczek
- Outstanding Finance Major Award was awarded to Luke Siegel
- Outstanding Global Management Major Award was awarded to Gabriel Macarron
- Outstanding Human Resources Management Major Award was awarded to Aaron Waxman
- Outstanding Marketing Major Award was awarded to Erica Brunner
- Center for Supply Chain Management Outstanding SCM Major Award was awarded to Blake Pitzer
- Business Analytics Student of the Year was awarded to Eric Zissman
Student, Staff, and Faculty Recognitions
A handful of special awards were announced at the event.
Isabelle Layding and Billy Qiu were recognized as two of Poets&Quants Top 100 Best and Brightest students for the Class of 2025.
The Student Impact Award Winner for Faculty was given to Eugenia Wu, associate professor of business administration. This award recognizes a faculty member who has made a tremendous impact on student learning and professional development both inside and outside the classroom.
Wu is among the speakers at the Pitt Business Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony on May 3, along with student Eliana Goodman. More information about the ceremony and how to watch online can be found on our website.
The Student Impact Award Winner for Staff was awarded to international programs manager, Stephanie Spirk. This award is chosen by graduating students as the individual who made the greatest impact on their time at Pitt Business.
Commending Collective Brilliance
Dean Anderson commended nearly 100 students who were recognized for their selection and participation in three groups.
Delta Sigma Pi is a Professional Business Fraternity that prepares business students for successful professional careers and instills values of service and principled leadership. The Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Key is awarded for the highest GPA among graduating students. The winners were Nicholas Giandomenico, Blake Pitzer, and Lindsay Rolke.
Best of the Best Student Groups
The Pitt Business Outside the Classroom Curriculum (OCC) provides students with a clearly defined pathway of extracurricular experiences in business that they should complete as college students. Caroline Bielen was recognized as the graduating senior who finished atop the OCC Leaderboard. Over 50 students attained OCC distinction and will wear a Pitt Business OCC stole at commencement.
Dean Anderson recognized a handful of student groups for having gone above and beyond this year. The student organizations recognized included Phi Beta Lambda (business fraternity), Women in Business, and the American Marketing Association. He praised the groups for creating community-building opportunities, engaging the Pitt Business community, and offering innovative programming.
A brunch reception followed the awards ceremony, giving students, faculty, and guests the chance to celebrate the Class of 2025. View and download images taken at the event.