The Ourso Outstanding Eight

Eight exceptional undergraduate students are carefully selected for their accomplishments across multiple areas: academics, leadership, professional development, and service. The Ourso Outstanding Eight are leaders, innovators, and agents of positive change, embodying the spirit of our college's mission to enrich lives through business innovation and community development.

Applications for the Ourso Outstanding Eight are now closed. Check back to meet our 2026 honorees on April 8.

Meet the 2025 Honorees

Michal Daszkiewicz is in a black shirt with his arms by his side

MICHAL DASZKIEWICZ

Reya Machen is in a purple shirt and holding up her hand in the shape of an L

Wesley Powell smiles for a picture in a blue checked shirt with his hand in the shape of an L.

Karly Robledo is in a pink shirt smiling for a photo with her arms crossed.

Eli Shortess is in a white shirt and smiling for a photo

Paige Snyder is in a white shirt and smilling for a photo

Abigail is in a black shirt smiling for a photo

ABIGAIL SOUDELIER

Mary Caroline is wearing a black shirt and holding her hand in the shape of an L

MARY CAROLINE WILCOX

Past Honorees

2024 Ourso Outstanding Eight

Jacob Hoffpauir

Clarence C. Magee II

Katherine Whatley

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