{"id":108177,"date":"2026-03-27T08:15:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T13:15:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/news-and-events\/?p=108177"},"modified":"2026-03-27T08:15:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T13:15:46","slug":"dsus-future-business-leaders-of-america-bring-home-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/news-and-events\/2026\/03\/dsus-future-business-leaders-of-america-bring-home-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"DSU\u2019s Future Business Leaders of America bring home awards"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

CLEVELAND, Miss. \u2014 <\/strong>Delta State University\u2019s chapter delegation of Future Business Leaders of America showcased its talent and business acumen at the 2026 State Leadership Conference, held Feb. 25-27 at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. Competing against top FBLA chapters from across the state, Delta State students brought home numerous awards and secured their place among Mississippi\u2019s top future business leaders. The team has also advanced to the national level and hopes to compete this summer in Las Vegas, Nevada.<\/p>\n

Several Delta State students earned recognition for outstanding performances across a wide range of competitive events. Hannah Mowdy, an accountancy major from Union, placed fourth in Foundations of Communication and third in Foundations of Finance. Iyana Norris, a business management major from Rosedale, earned first place in International Business (Test) and third place in Emerging Business Issues (Presentation). Kamien Miller, a computer information systems major from Rosedale, placed second in Foundations of Finance and second in Cybersecurity. Jakori Johnson, a computer information systems major from Greenwood, earned second place in Business Presentation and third place in Foundations of Computer Science.<\/p>\n

Blessyn Hull, a communications major from Greenville, placed third in State of Chapter, fourth in Hospitality Management Test and fourth in Customer Service Role. Nyesha Ricks, a business major from Greenville, earned third place in Customer Service. Ja\u2019Kyla Clark, a criminal justice major from Greenville, placed third in Business Law. Caleb Johnson, a computer information systems major from Indianola, earned first place in Organizational Behavior and Leadership and second place in Business Presentation.<\/p>\n

Marion Cork, an entertainment industry studies major with a concentration in entrepreneurship from Indianola, earned first place in Hospitality Management Case (Presentation) and third place in Business Ethics (Presentation). LaTamara Oubre, a Master of Business Administration student in information systems from Woodville, placed second in Business Presentation. Meljanique Jackson, a business administration major in marketing and management from Rosedale, earned third place in Foundations of Communication and third place in Project Management.<\/p>\n

In addition to the students\u2019 individual accomplishments, the Delta State FBLA leadership team played an instrumental role in preparing members for competition. The leadership team includes LaTamara Oubre, president; Algernon Cooper, treasurer; Meljanique Jackson, secretary; and Ladatrian Bolden, public relations\/reporter.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are incredibly proud of our students for their hard work, dedication, and success at this year\u2019s State Leadership Conference,\u201d said Professor Christie Sledge, Instructor Management and FBLA Advisor. \u201cTheir accomplishments are a reflection of their commitment to excellence in business and leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information on business and management programs at Delta State, visit the College of Business and Aviation\u2019s website at deltastate.edu\/business-aviation\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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