May 09, 2016
Four Trine University senior business students scored in the 90th percentile or higher out of 56,000 students nationwide on a national assessment test.
Denise Easterday, an accounting major from Bronson, Michigan, scored in the 98th percentile on the Major Field Test for the Bachelor's Degree in Business. Jessica Riemesch, an accounting major from Waynesfield, Ohio, scored in the 96th percentile, while Trey Calver, a finance major from Shelby, Ohio, scored in the 94th percentile and Sam Gilly, a sport management major from St. Joseph, Illinois, scored in the 90th.
"This is an amazing accomplishment and speaks to the quality of students in the Ketner School of Business, our faculty and our curriculum," said Toby Swick, dean of the Ketner School of Business in the College of Engineering and Business. "This success reinforces our commitment to producing work-ready graduates who will make an immediate impact upon graduation. Our curriculum and programming develops both the technical and soft skills that are most desired in 21st century careers."
According to the Educational Testing Service, Major Field Tests are designed to measure the knowledge and understanding obtained by students in a major field of study. The tests assess mastery of concepts, principles and knowledge expected of students who have completed or are nearing completion of a specific program of study. They evaluate students' abilities to analyze and solve problems, understand relationships and interpret written and visual material.
Each test is developed by a national panel of subject matter experts.
Two Trine University students — Chloe Laird, a chemical engineering major from Warsaw, Indiana, and Makenzie Amich, a forensic science major from Thorntown, Indiana — recently had the opportunity to connect with thousands of chemistry professionals and students from across the country at the American Chemical Society (ACS) national meeting in Chicago.
The Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society recently named Trine University pre-med biology student Lauren Hillin of Charlotte, North Carolina, its Foy-Sagabiel Undergraduate Scholar Leader of the Year.
Steuben County community members are invited to join Trine University students and alumni and local businesses for Breaking the Silence Together, the university's inaugural mental health walk, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26.