Ilitch School alum Claire Shannon '24 is named Student Champion of the Year by the MICPA
Claire Shannon '24, a graduate of The Mike Ilitch School of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting has been recognized as the Student Champion of the Year by the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA).
The award, presented this summer, celebrates Claire's exceptional contributions and dedication to the accounting field and showcases the strength of Wayne State’s accounting program.
The MICPA names a Student Champion of the Year awardee as a part of their efforts to promote and enhance the values of the CPA profession. Student champions work with the MICPA to recruit more students, share the values of the CPA profession, and educate others about the field.
As an awardee, Claire was granted CPA Candidate membership to the MICPA for two years post-graduation. Membership includes opportunities within the organization to cultivate relationships, build leadership and interpersonal skills and network at special events.
Claire was honored to be named, commenting that "Receiving the Student Champion of the Year Award feels like a huge validation of my journey and serves as a testament to the hard work and passion that I have invested in my future. This award gives me added confidence as I transition into my professional career, and it motivates me to continue striving for excellence.”
For more information on Wayne State’s accounting program and how it is shaping future leaders in the profession, visit our accounting progrms page.
-Mariah Gailliard
The Wayne State University Mike Ilitch School of Business prepares students for challenging and rewarding careers, advances the boundaries of scholarly and practitioner knowledge, and enhances the economic vitality of the city of Detroit, the state of Michigan and beyond through its programs, research and community engagement. Established in 1946, the business school was renamed in 2015 in recognition of a $40 million gift from Mike and Marian Ilitch. Thanks to this lead investment, the school moved to a new state-of-the-art building in the heart of the District Detroit in 2018, and academic programming and collaboration with city businesses are expanding. For more information, visit ilitchbusiness.wayne.edu.
