Thirty-nine University of South Carolina students from in-state hometowns to countries around the globe have been named UPS Global Scholars for the 2021-22 academic year by the Folks Center for International Business at the Darla Moore School of Business. The UPS Global Scholars Program supports high-achieving students with financial need and from backgrounds that contribute to the diverse and inclusive community at the Moore School.

“The UPS Global Scholars Program has been a wonderful experience for our international business students at the Darla Moore School of Business,” said Karen Brosius, executive director of the Folks Center for International Business. “The funding provided by The UPS Foundation is incredibly important. It provides our students unique opportunities to connect with the world around them and develop their leadership potential to be exceptionally valuable contributors to UPS and other multinational companies. Thank you to UPS for providing this crucial support.”

Including the 2021-22 academic year, the UPS Foundation has provided $600,000 during the first four years of the program to the Moore School for undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships that can support paying for tuition, expenses and study abroad opportunities related to international business. South Carolina's international business program is ranked No. 1 in the U.S., and USC is the only university that is part of the UPS Global Scholars Program.

In tandem with financial support, UPS is committed to supporting the Moore School’s efforts with diversity, equity and inclusion, and company executives have been engaging with the UPS Global Scholars in meaningful ways. In September, the Folks Center hosted a luncheon with the scholars and Jochen Mueller, vice president of human resources, UPS International. Mueller spoke to the students about UPS’ role and commitment to the development of its workforce and how students can use their Moore School education and experiences to open doors to their future careers.

“UPS tremendously values diversity, equity and inclusion and believes in education’s role in helping to achieve them,” Mueller said. “During my visit to USC this fall, I saw a diverse group of highly motivated and extremely smart students where the opportunity to receive a world-class education might depend on UPS' financial support. I am, therefore, extremely proud that UPS is providing these scholarships.” 

Romaine Seguin, president, UPS Global Freight Forwarding, serves on the Folks Center Global Advisory Board. 

The 2021-22 UPS Global Scholars are:

• Aniya Dowdell, Fulton, Georgia, international business and marketing, expected graduation '25
• Martina Murua Millones, Montgomery, Texas, international business and management, expected graduation '25
• Michelle Gonzalez-Baxjay, Greenville, South Carolina, international business and management, expected graduation '25
• Jeremy Cox, Greenville, South Carolina, international business and management, expected graduation '24
• Camila Dorst, Charleston, South Carolina, international business and management, expected graduation '23
• Randy Handshoe, Greenville, South Carolina, international business and economics, expected graduation '23
• Julian Reiss, New York, New York, international business and management, expected graduation '23
• Mina Stephenson, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, international business, expected graduation '24
• Ivy Lu, Charleston, South Carolina, international business, expected graduation '23
• Erin Fang, Los Angeles, California, International MBA, expected graduation '23
• Emily Kuester, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, International MBA, expected graduation '23
• India Waley, Irmo, South Carolina, J.D. and International MBA, expected graduation '23
• Samantha Sutton, Johnson City, Tennessee, International MBA, expected graduation '23
• Kyson Weathersbee, Aiken, South Carolina, International MBA, expected graduation '22
• Jasmine Caruthers, Greenville, South Carolina, International MBA, expected graduation '23
• Kaye Muse, Atlanta, Georgia, International MBA, expected graduation '23
• Matthew Beadle, New York, New York, International MBA, expected graduation '22
• Ilyas Alizada, Azerbaijan, Master of International Business, expected graduation '22
• Tim Alpers, Germany, Master of International Business, expected graduation '23
• Nnenna Amuji, Nigeria, Master of International Business, expected graduation '22
• Shauni Bernier, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Master of International Business, expected graduation '22
• Zenas Gawai, Lexington, South Carolina, Master of International Business, expected graduation '23
• Valentina Giraldo, Simpsonville, South Carolina, Master of International Business, expected graduation '22
• Dillon Jacknin, Burke, Virginia, Master of International Business, expected graduation '22
• Shreya Kandula, India, Master of International Business, expected graduation '23
• Andrea Lazzarin, Pagnacco, Italy, Master of International Business, expected graduation '23
• Casey Mack, Fletcher, North Carolina, Master of International Business, expected graduation '23
• Alberto S. Martinez, Louisville, Kentucky, Master of International Business, expected graduation '22
• Millie Orlando, Seattle, Washington, Master of International Business, expected graduation '23
• Merriet Oxner, Greenville, South Carolina, Master of International Business, expected graduation '21
• Constanza P. Pinela Ortiz, Santiago, Chile, Master of International Business, expected graduation '23
• Toluwaniyi Raji, Nigeria, Master of International Business, expected graduation '23
• Kannupriya Ranga, India, Master of International Business, expected graduation '22
• Muayad Sarhan, Greer, South Carolina, Master of International Business, expected graduation '21
• Sarah Sanders, Allendale, South Carolina, Master of International Business, expected graduation '22
• Ishaq Smith, Charlotte, North Carolina, Master of International Business, expected graduation '23
• Anna Tonelli, Tübingen, Germany, Master of International Business, expected graduation '22
• Iratwumva Twarasenze, Rwanda, Master of International Business, expected graduation '23
• Craig M. Witmer, Boston, New York, Master of International Business, expected graduation '22