The George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics Excellence Fund provides critical support to enhance the student experience by providing the resources necessary for classroom success, internships, and business and economic fields.
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Meet Marisa Soterakis '22!
...and make the extraordinary possible.
College: Johnson College of Business and Economics
Major: Accounting
Graduation: Class of 2022!
As an accounting major and student-athlete, Marisa Soterakis has been supported and mentored by her professors and coaches from day one. Since enrolling at USC Upstate, Marisa has had the chance to experience so many things that shaped her growth as a student like:
Being an active member of the USC Upstate Spartans Women's Softball team,
Receiving athletic and academic scholarships to help finance her education,
Tutoring her fellow classmates in Financial Accounting,
Serving as president of both Beta Alpha Psi and the Accounting & Finance Club,
Interning with KPMGs Greenville, SC Audit team this summer!
"Thanks to these opportunities, experiences, and receiving such an excellent education, I am fully prepared to transition from student to accounting professional!" - Marisa Soterakis '22
None of this would have been possible for Marisa and other students like her if not for the support of alumni and donors like you, who have helped our university become the school it is today.
Your gift to the Johnson College of Business and Economics makes an immediate and meaningful impact on USC Upstate students' lives. Make your gift now and make the extraordinary possible.
"Thank you! Because of you, Upstate students have the guidance and resources to be successful. Additionally, your support helps Upstate grow every day so that more students can continue their education." - Marisa Soterakis '22