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Erin Sturrus
  • Boardman, OH

Erin Sturrus of Boardman, OH, named to Beta Gamma Sigma at Youngstown State University

2012 Mar 9

Erin Sturrus of Boardman, OH, a student in the Williamson College of Business Administration at Youngstown State University, has been inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma honor society.

Beta Gamma Sigma is the world's premier business honorary reserved exclusively for schools accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. While nearly 350,000 students receive bachelors or master's degrees in business each year, only about 25,000 are inducted into a lifetime membership in Beta Gamma Sigma. Students must be registered in business administration programs for baccalaureate or MBA degrees and must rank in the top 10 percent of the junior class, the top 10 percent of the senior class or the top 20 percent of the master's program.

BGS has members in all 50 states and more than 160 countries. YSU's Williamson College of Business Administration has now inducted 530 students into BGS. The YSU chapter has been recognized as an Exemplary Chapter for its superior level of membership acceptance.

Youngstown State University is a comprehensive urban research university that offers nearly 15,000 students more than 135 undergraduate and graduate programs backed by a strong tradition of teaching, scholarship and public service. As a major educational and economic development resource in the region, YSU is known for its focus on academic research and creative programs that transform its students into successful professionals, scholars and leaders. Located in the heart of the Tech Belt between Cleveland and Pittsburgh, YSU provides opportunities for students to actively participate with accomplished faculty, often in one-on-one settings, on advanced research and creative collaborations. The beautiful 145-acre campus includes high-tech classrooms, state-of-the-art labs and performance facilities, a variety of on-campus housing options and recreational facilities among the best in the nation. The university's 18 athletics teams, including the four-time national champion football team, compete on the Division I NCAA level, while the Dana School of Music and the Department of Theater and Dance offer a variety of performances on and off campus. For more information, visit www.ysu.edu.