THE 47TH ANNUAL
E.B. WILLIAMS
Honors Banquet
HONORING OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN THE DIVISION OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2025
SHIRLEY A. MASSEY EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE CENTER
WALTER E. MASSEY LEADERSHIP CENTER
E.B. WILLIAMS '27
A native of Edgefield, South Carolina, Dr. Edward Buchanan Williams, affectionately known as E.B., joined the Morehouse College faculty in 1937. He served the College for nearly 40 years as a professor of Economics, serving as chair of the Department of Business and Economics for 24 years. Dr. Williams retired in June 1976.
Under his visionary leadership, Business and Economics became the largest department at Morehouse and produced more MBAs, Ph.D.s, and business leaders than any other department at a historically Black college or university in the United States.
A seasoned scholar, Dr. Williams earned a B.A. from Morehouse College, an M.A. from Atlanta University, and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. In recognition of his academic excellence, he was inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.
A passionate and principled educator, Dr. Williams encouraged students to pursue both academic distinction and vocational competence. His influence extended far beyond the classroom. His eloquence, wisdom, and mentorship inspired countless students to aim higher and achieve more.
In recognition of his extraordinary service to Morehouse and its mission, Dr. Williams received the Bennie Service Award at the 3rd Annual A Candle in the Dark Gala. He was a model of integrity as a husband, father, educator, and scholar.
Dr. E.B. Williams passed away on October 24, 1996. His legacy lives on through the Division of Business and Economics and the generations of Morehouse men he inspired.
47TH ANNUAL E.B. WILLIAMS HONORS BANQUET
THE ANNUAL E.B. WILLIAMS HONORS BANQUET
In April of every year, the faculty, staff, and students of the Division of Business and Economics come together with the business community for the annual E.B. Williams Honors Banquet.
Established in 1979, the honors program serves two purposes:
• To recognize and honor students for outstanding academic achievement
• To introduce these students to the corporate community
Each year over 200 juniors and seniors within the Division of Business and Economics are honored.
This event is named in honor of Dr. E.B. Williams, the longest-tenured leader of Business and Economics at Morehouse, a Phi Beta Kappa scholar, and the third African American to earn a Ph.D. in Economics at Columbia University. Dr. William's leadership and focus on academic achievement positioned Business and Economics to realize tremendous growth and the national recognition it now holds.
THE E.B. WILLIAMS AWARD
In recognition of Dr. E.B. Williams’ exemplary leadership and enduring legacy, the Division of Business and Economics established its highest student honor in his name. The E.B. Williams Award is presented annually to the graduating senior in the Division with the highest grade point average.
E.B. WILLIAMS AWARD RECIPIENTS
Oladison Holloway, 1979
Brian A. King, 1980
Edsel J. Guyton, 1981
William L. Haynes, 1982
Douglas Taylor, 1983
Ronald V. Johnson, 1984
Kallan Thomas, 1985
Ricardo Rozier, 1986
Avery Munnings, 1987
Robert Farmer, 1988
Darrel Hargrove, 1989
Richard Pringle, 1990
Robert Crawford, 1991
Imar Hutchins, 1992
Donnell Collins, 1993
Warren Romine, 1993
Marlon Pilgrim, 1994
Ken D. Willis, 1995
Alex Washington, 1996
C.R. Ramnarine, 1997
Cliff Zephyrine, 1998
Benjamin Kennedy, 1999
T. Otey Smith, 1999
Gregory Richards, 2000
Badan Tuladhar, 2000
Ronald Newman, 2001
Harold Martin, Jr., 2002
Fulton Eaglin, 2003
Jerry Robinson, 2004
Hugh Love, 2005
Dalan Vanterpool, 2006
William Jurist, 2007
Joshua Packwood, 2008
Anthony Roberts, 2009
Stevon Darling, 2010
Camron Yarber, 2011
Lee Young, 2012
Malcolm Parrish, 2013
Thavon Davis, 2014
Wiley Davis, 2015
Liam Davis, 2016
Ian Niemeyer, 2016
Willie Thompson, 2016
Douglas Bower, 2017
Michael Scott, 2017
Eric Wells, 2018
Robert James, 2019
Jared Bryson, 2020
Nanya El, 2021
Alexandre Hurley, 2022
Alan Cowan, 2023
Dwayne Terrell, 2024
2025
A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
April 24, 2025
Dear Esteemed Guests,
On behalf of the Division of Business and Economics at Morehouse College, it is my distinct honor to welcome you to this year’s E.B. Williams Honors Banquet.
This cherished annual tradition serves not only to celebrate the academic excellence, determination, and leadership of our outstanding students but also to recognize the generous contributions of our scholarship donors, employer partners, and supporters. Your unwavering investment in our mission makes an indelible difference in the lives of our students, and for that, we are profoundly grateful.
Tonight, we proudly acknowledge the remarkable students whose hard work and academic distinction have earned them well-deserved honors. Their achievements are a testament to their perseverance and ambition—and to the empowering environment that your support helps make possible.
We also pay tribute to the legacy of Dr. Edward Buchanan Williams, a visionary leader and former chair of the Division, whose name this banquet so proudly bears. Dr. Williams embodied the values of integrity, scholarship, and principled leadership—values that continue to guide our students and our work.
As you enjoy the evening’s celebration, know that your presence and continued support serve as powerful affirmations of our shared commitment to excellence, equity, and opportunity. Together, we are preparing the next generation of global business leaders—bold thinkers who will shape a more just and prosperous future.
Thank you once again for your enduring generosity and partnership. Congratulations to our exceptional students. May tonight inspire all of us to keep striving, keep supporting, and keep believing in the transformative power of education.
Warm regards,
SherRhonda Gibbs, Ph.D. Dean of Business and Economics
A MESSAGE FROM CAREERS
April 24, 2025
Greetings E.B. Williams Honors Banquet – Students, Faculty, Staff and Guests:
I am proud and honored to be among many to add my heartfelt congratulations to the Men of Morehouse who are being honored tonight for academic excellence in the Division of Business and Economics. This evening commemorates the 47th celebration recognizing scholastic achievement in the Division.
In these times of financial global unrest and political uncertainty we are inspired by the unwavering dedication, intellect, and commitment to excellence of these young men.
The support we continually receive from those of you in the corporate community plays an incredibly important role in our ability to support our students’ experiential interests.
The first Honors Banquet program, held in the spring of 1979, honored forty students and tonight’s program will honor and recognize over 200 students. The growth of this program in both quality and quantity is self-evident.
Tonight is one occasion in our students’ lives that they will be recognized for academic and professional achievement. We have no doubt that many more will follow.
Sincerely,
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Douglas Cooper Executive Director of Career Development and Engagement
THE 47TH ANNUAL E.B. WILLIAMS Honors Banquet
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Shirley A. Massey Executive Conference Center
Walter E. Massey Leadership Center
PROGRAM
GREETINGS AND WELCOME
OCCASION AND INTRODUCTION OF FACULTY, STAFF, AND SPECIAL GUESTS
INTRODUCTION OF CORPORATE PARTNERS
RECOGNITION OF OMICRON DELTA EPSILON
RECOGNITION OF BETA GAMMA SIGMA
Dr. Keith Hollingsworth Professor and Master of Ceremony
Dr. SherRhonda Gibbs Dean of Business and Economics
Mr. Douglas Cooper
Executive Director of Career Development and Engagement
Dr. David Poyer Professor
Dr. Aisha Meeks Professor
ECONOMICS
ACCOUNTING FINANCE
MANAGEMENT MARKETING
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN:
Dr. Miles Stevens '16 Visiting Professor
Dr. Bridgett Bell Instructor
Mr. James Young, '88 Visiting Professor
Dr. Carolyn Davis Associate Professor
Mr. Jerry Pender Assistant Professor
THE 47TH ANNUAL E.B. WILLIAMS Honors Banquet
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Shirley A. Massey Executive Conference Center
Walter E. Massey Leadership Center
DINNER
HELEN D. POYER AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
BENJAMIN P. MCLAURIN FELLOW
Dr. Poyer
Dr. Mona Ray
Chair of Economics & Chair of Scholarship Committee
MOST OUTSTANDING JUNIOR AND SENIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS IN:
ECONOMICS
ACCOUNTING
FINANCE
MANAGEMENT
MARKETING
CORPORATE AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
2025 JAMES A. HEFNER AWARD
2025 E.B. WILLIAMS AWARD
CLOSING REMARKS
MOREHOUSE COLLEGE HYMM
Dr. Juliet Elu Professor
Dr. Meeks
Dr. Matthew Lutey Professor
Dr. Felix Kamuche Chair of Business
Dr. Gabriela Piscopo Assistant Chair of Business
Dr. Ray
Dean Gibbs
Dean Gibbs
Dr. Hollingsworth
2025 E.B. WILLIAMS HONOREES
CLASS OF 2025
Mathias Blake
Justin Box
McMillon Camp
David Flowers
Reshad Harvey
Osiris Jackson
ECONOMICS
Jelani Massey
Ezekeial Rabb
Omari Reid
Seth Sanders
Ethan Stevenson
Canaan Tomlin
CLASS OF 2025
Mahdi Baraki
Jeremiah Gooden
William Harper
Brogan Korta
Benjamin Moore
CLASS OF 2026
Jordan DeSue
Jivonne Feliciano
Daniel Fernandes
Shiloh Henry
Jonathan Johnson
Martin Maze
Aaron Mitchell
Joe Norington-Reaves
ACCOUNTING
Chimezie Nwabuebo
Alric Simmonds
Jathan Spaulding
Donovan Walton
Asan Baddoo
Neil Blair
Caleb Brinson
Jamaal Busch
Brian Carter
Jalen Ceasar
Houston Cole
Joseph Cosby
Caleb Dixon
Daniel Dudley
Joseph Eadie
Egarnoise Evans
Ahmari Fisher
Matthew Robinson
Manuel Rodriguez
Caleb Saulsberry
Elijah Smiley
Donyae Smith
Stafford Tippen
Myles Tucker
Gavin Weddington
CLASS OF 2026
Austin Brannon
Everett Evans
Emmett Hill
Isaac Horne
Daniel Jaiyesimi
FINANCE
CLASS OF 2025
Corey Forvilus
Sterling Gabriel
Richard Gladney
Kenner Grant
Colin Harris
Isaiah Jackson
John Johnson
JaShun Kent
William Lathan
Kristopher Lucy
Lorenzo Lugo
Francis Mathis
Miles Mayfield
Jared McKenzie-Smith
Akintola Osho
Damian Patterson
Tillman Payne
James Pierson
Noah Reese
David Ricketts
I’Viaughn Russell
Yasir Saleem
Fubenuh Sama
Evan Sanders
Nicholas Sartin
Desonn Shipp
Kendall Jordan
Elijah Lewis
Jaylen-Anthony Phillip
Kenneth Ugo
LaDarrick Smith
Deshaun Smith
Josiah Smith
Wiadregus Spencer
Dylan Thompson
Joshua Tuboku-Metzger
Quentin Tucker
Brian Urquhart
Rufus Williams
Tariq Wylie
2025 E.B. WILLIAMS HONOREES
FINANCE
CLASS OF 2026
Mark Abreu
Eric Anders
Tristen Ard
Langston Bassett
Malik Beckman
Jeffrey Blackshear
Zaire Carter
Ian Chamberlin
Zachary Claud
Ronald David
Maxwell Edmonds
Joshua Fisher
Derrick Gaines
Tyrel Gayle
Reuben Girenge
Cortney Hayes
Amir Hood
Nicholas Hosten
Elliot Howsie
Malcolm Hubbard
Makahil Hussein
Elijah James
Isaiah Johnson
Dillon Jones
Devin Jones
Nathan Lewis
Danquarius Longs
Jibri Martin-Edwards
CLASS OF 2025
Noah Abrams
Derrick Amoateng
Tyrone Baines
Dylan Brookins
Omar Cheeseboro
Joshua Coleman
Damian Covington
Spencer Cox
Devin Fletcher
Emeka Flowers
Anthony George
Paul Harris
Lee Hodges
Jovenson Jerome
Divine McNeil
Jonathan Moore
Alex Oge
Chuckwuebuka Okafor
Frederick Patterson
Spencer Peters
Wisdom Purcell
Ayden Riley
Eugene Rockett
Karlos Russell
Jeremy Scroggins
Aaron Tatum
Cedric Taylor
Jadon Telemaque
MANAGEMENT
Quinlen Lambert
Shane Lloyd
Kyle Lowe
Sebastian Mason
Rollins McCoy
Carson Ming
Miles Moten
Tarell Myers
Armani Oliver
Jaden Pitt
Omar Price
Alexander Robbins
Caleb Weaver
James Thorpe
Trent Turpin
Marquelle Waterford
William Watson
Jonah Watts
Charles Williams
Jalen Williams
Shacori Williams
Daniel Winters
Chase Woodard
Michael Woolcock
Jibri Wright
Paris Yates
CLASS OF 2026
Keron Beckham
Torrence Brown
Antonio Chambers
Jordan Dunston
Patrick Fogo
Austin Ford
Darquis Gray
Caleb High
Bryce Johnson
Daelen Mitchell
Mouhamed Ndoye
Nicholas Ongoma
Miles Payne
Corey Pendergrass
Jadon Pollard
Jalil Quick
Michael Savage
Quinton Steele
Tk Thomas
Aaron Waldron
James Wallace
Brinaro White
KeShawn Wiley
2025 E.B. WILLIAMS HONOREES
CLASS OF 2025
Maximilian Armstead
Amir Baddoo
Andre Bass
Denncey Bois
Quincy Box
Tyler Brown
Everton Browne
Owen Burnside
Ke’aun Dent
Jordan Hall
Kamir Hodge
Omarion Holmes
Tymothi Howard
Mason Hudson
Langston Jackson
Dakari Jackson
Hasaan Lane
MARKETING
Jamie Lawrence
Jacobi Mitchell
Jaydon Moland
Ikenna Ojiegbe
Michael Phillips
Ja’Rory Purnell
Damonte Rush
Jamar Shackelford
Jalen Shelton
Ian Shepherd
Dorian Singleton
Kennan Washington
Nathaniel Waye
Jonahh Weathers
Alexander Williams
Osco Williams
Courtland Wilson
CLASS OF 2026
Brian Anim-Sackey
Price Aristilde
Demetrius Brown
Kamrin Brunson
Bradford Butler
Corey Clark
Chase Clark
Andrew Clarke
Markeiss Evans
Sebastien Ford
Nathaniel Gardner
Jordan Green
Tyler Harris
Marcus Henderson
Ahmad Jackson
Jaiden Jones
Garrison Keith
Curtis Mayes
Norell Mays
Xavier McDaniel
Ssuuna McKitty
Jayden Rainey
Damon Scott
Norman Thomas
Matthew Thompson
JAMES A. HEFNER
A native of Brevard, North Carolina, Dr. James Arthur Hefner served as professor of Economics and the third chair of the Department of Economics and Business at Morehouse College from 1976 to 1984. He was the first to hold the Charles E. Merrill Chair, endowed by Merrill Lynch.
During his tenure, Dr. Hefner strengthened the division’s academic standing and recruited distinguished faculty whose impact endures including Drs. Willis B. Sheftall, James E. Williams and John W. Handy. Following his time at Morehouse, Dr. Hefner served as president of Jackson State and Tennessee State Universities, and as provost at Tuskegee Institute and Clark Atlanta University.
Dr. Hefner earned a B.A. degree from North Carolina A&T University, a M.A. degree from Atlanta University, and a Ph.D. degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder, all in economics.
Dr. James Arthur Hefner passed away on August 27, 2015, leaving behind a profound legacy of academic excellence, leadership, and service.
THE JAMES A. HEFNER AWARD
In honor of Dr. James A. Hefner and all he espoused, the James A. Hefner Award is presented annually to a senior in the Division of Business and Economics. Selected by faculty vote, the recipient exemplifies academic excellence, leadership, active engagement in the department, and service to the College. As Dr. Hefner put it, the honoree reflects “urbanity in its purest form.”
JAMES A. HEFNER AWARD RECIPIENTS
Thomas Scott, 1984
George Alexander, 1985
Brian C. Byrd, 1986
Maurice L. Haywood, 1987
Rawn Williams, 1988
Daren Polite, 1989
Anthony Laurent, 1990
Keith O. Burks, 1991
Sean Allen, 1992
Jimmy Sheats, 1993
Ronald Henderson, 1994
Stacy Spann, 1995
Corey Wilson, 1996
Willard McCloud, 1997
Roderick Hardamon, 1998
Jacob Qualls, III, 1999
Robert Williams, 2000
Anthony Davis, 2001
Voltaire Sterling, 2002
Michael Wilson, 2003
Geoffrey Hill, 2004
Christopher Swinney, 2005
Jamison Collier, 2006
Edward Smith-Lewis, 2007
Sean Brazier, 2008
Jeffrey McLeod, 2008
Tristan Allen, 2009
Chieoke Moore, 2010
Justin Major, 2011
Kenneth Williams, 2012
Chad Foster, 2013
Boris Dobrijevic, 2014
David Berry, 2015
Anthony Ash, 2016
Mduduzi Hlatshwayo, 2017
Kidus Asrat, 2018
Joshua Adkins, 2019
George Grier, 2020
Ronnie Crimes, Jr., 2021
Phito Jean-Louis, 2022
Joel Smith, 2023
Miles Hickman, 2024 ____________, 2025
BENJAMIN P. MCLAURIN '69
A native of New York, New York, Mr. Benjamin Phillip McLaurin ’69 was a career services leader at Morehouse College for 38 years, including serving as the first director of Career Services for the Division of Business and Economics. He played a pivotal role in institutionalizing leadership development at Morehouse, co-founding and co-teaching the Leadership and Professional Development course, and co-founding the national and international spring tours in the Division of Business and Economics.
Affectionately known as the “Earl of Etiquette” and “Duke of Social Graces,” Mr. McLaurin shaped generations of Men of Morehouse into global business and civic leaders.
He passed away on May 22, 2007, leaving a lasting legacy of mentorship, professionalism, and grace.
THE BENJAMIN P. MCLAURIN FELLOW
Awarded annually, the Benjamin P. McLaurin Fellow distinction honors the student chosen to serve as lead ambassador for the International Spring Tour. In addition to strong academic achievement, the lead ambassador exemplifies the "McLaurin Persona," defined by exceptional elocution, professionalism, and social etiquette.
BENJAMIN P. MCLAURIN FELLOWS
Jeffrey McLeod, 2008
Tristan Allen, 2009
Harrison Thomas, 2010
Jermaine McMihelk, 2011
William Payne, 2012
Raymond Perkins III, 2013
Joseph P. Dilon, 2014
David Berry, 2015
Moses Jenkins, 2016
Audrell Williams, 2017
Maximilian Sanders, 2018
Deionte Jonse, 2019
Nathan P. Rolle, 2020
No Fellow, 2021-2024
Lorenzo Lugo, 2025
Mathias Blake
Janci Finkley
David Flowers
Aylon Gipson
STUDENT HONORS
OMICRON DELTA EPSILON
DR. DAVID POYER, ADVISOR
Reshad Harvey
Shiloh Henry
Jelani Massey
Aniaba N'guessan
Ezekeial Rabb
Omari Reid
Stafford Tippen
Canaan Tomlin
BETA GAMMA SIGMA
DEAN SHERRONDA GIBBS, PRESIDENT
DR. AISHA MEEKS, SECRETARY
Cedric Adjet
Maximilian Armstead
Chace Cleveland
Jordan Dunston
Emeka Flowers
Anthony George
Caleb High
Jermontae Hill
Bryce Johnson
Grayson Aker
Awwal Boswell
Cornell Boyd III
Stone Chambers
Spenceer Chancellor
Matt Cleggs
Joseph Coleman
Shannon Coleman
Sydney Collins
Elijah Dupigny
Sincere Key
Lorenzo Lugo
Darius Martin
Jibri Martin-Edwards
Francis Mathis
Emmanuel Mosley
Chimezie Nwabuebo
Frederick Patterson
Miles Payne
Corey Pendergrass
James Pierson
Ja'Rory Purnell
Noah Reese
Yasir Saleem
Jeremy Scroggins
Cedric Taylor
Joshua Tuboku-Metzger
DOUGLAS/FILES PROTEGE PROGRAM
Jewel Featherstone
Leone Greer Jr.
Dylan Harris
Jordan Johnson
Orion Jones
Bryant Lowery
Ian Mausi
Khary Jace McAlpin
Joseph Patterson
Evan Pope
Sekayi Rawlins
Nathaniel Romine
Dillan Russell
Mo Saine
Nadia Sesay
Chase Tuitt
Rashaun Walston
Kane Watson
Robert Yarbrough
2024-2025 CORPORATE PARTNER SPONSORS
GOLDEN CIRCLE LEVEL
DEAN'S LEVEL
DIRECTOR'S LEVEL
PROGRAM ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Dr. Brailsford Brazeal
Dr. E. B. Williams
Dr. James Hefner
Dr. John E. Williams
Dr. Willis B. Sheftall
Dr. John E. Williams
Dr. John E. Williams
Dr. Cheryl L. Allen
Dr. Juliet Elu
Dr. SherRhonda Gibbs
FORMER CHAIRS
1938-1952
Division
PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Dr. Keith Hollingsworth, Chair
Dr. Juliet Elu
Dr. Mona Ray
Mr. Douglas Cooper
Mr. Adam McKinnon
Ms. Kennedy Banks
HOSTS
Mr. Ethan Buery
Mr. Trent Blissett
Mr. Karim Diop
2013-2016
2016-2022
2022-Present
Mr. Corey Graham
Mr. David Riley
Mr. Ceasar Stewart
DIVISIONAL STAFF
Sherry King, Executive Assistant to the Dean of Business and Economics
Kennedy Banks, Divisional Coordinator, Business and Economics
Natachee Chandler, Department Coordinator, Business Administration
Adam McKinnon, Department Coordinator, Economics
Nassir Gilchriest, Director of Student Success and Retention
Audria King, Ph.D., Director of Cooperative Education and Career Engagement
Tiffany Bussey, D.B.A. Executive Director, Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center
Bonita Moore, Business Manager, Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center
Grant Warner, Ph.D., Director, Center for Black Entrepreneurship
Laquita Blockson, Ph.D., Associate Director, Center for Black Entrepreneurship and Professor of Practice
DIVISIONAL FACULTY
ECONOMICS
Mona Ray, Ph.D., Chair and Professor
Juliet Elu, Ph.D., Professor
David Poyer, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Emmanuel Obi, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Jerry Pender, M.S., Assistant Professor
Miles Stevens, Ph.D., Visiting Professor
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
SherRhonda Gibbs, Ph.D., Dean of Business and Economics and Professor
Felix Kamuche, Ph.D., Chair and Professor
Keith Hollingsworth, Ph.D., Professor
Aisha Meeks, Ph.D., CPA, Professor
Emmanuel Onifade, Ph.D., CPA, Professor
David Thomas, Ph.D., President and Professor
Carolyn Davis, Ph.D., Associate Professor
J. Vincent Eagan, Ph.D., J.D., Associate Professor
Monica Guillory, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Glynnis Johnson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Matthew Lutey, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Gabriela Piscopo, Ph.D., Assistant Chair and Assistant Professor
Samra Chaudary, Ph.D., Visiting Professor
Kelley Duncanson, Ph.D., Visiting Professor
Vincent Mangum, Ph.D., Visiting Professor
Roberto Mora Cortez, Ph.D., Visiting Professor
Shekar Shetty, Ph.D., Visiting Professor
James Young, MBA, Visiting Professor
Bridgett Bell, Ph.D., CPA, Instructor
Cassius Butts, MPA, Instructor
Fran Carter, MBA., Instructor
Lawrence Henderson, Ph.D., Instructor
Gaylon Hollis, J.D., Instructor
Archie Jones, Ph.D., Instructor
Lavonya Jones, ABD, Instructor
Brian King, MBA, Instructor
Nkosi Leary, DBA, Instructor
Rubina Malik, Ph.D., Instructor
Diaeldin Osman, Ph.D., CPA, Instructor
Oscar Sistrunk, MBA, Instructor
Richard Slaton, MBA, Instructor
Umoh Umoh, Ph.D., Instructor
DIVISIONAL RESEARCH
• Davis, C. D. (2025). Social Entrepreneurship. Sage Business Foundations
• Duncanson, K. M., Major-Donaldson, B., Styles, J., Braynen, B. (2024). An Analysis of Personal and Corporate Contributions. Review of Business Research.
• Duncanson, K. M., Major-Donaldson, B., Styles, J., Braynen, B. (2024). The Effects of Underconfidence: A CEO Gender Bias Preceptive. International Journal of Business Research.
• Duncanson, K. M. (in press). Socially Learned Cheating Behavior through Faculty Deterrence: A Cross-Cultural Study of Students in the Bahamas and U.S. Journal of Business Ethics Education.
• Hollingsworth, K. (in press). Perseverance: Black Business Response to the Atlanta Race Massacre. Atlanta Studies.
• Leary, N., Perkins, L., Thakkar, U., Gimpel, G. (2024). Applying the Rite of Passage Approach to Ensure Successful Digital Business Transformation. MIS Quarterly Executive, 23(2), 3.
• Lutey, M. (2025). Yield Curve, Volume, Price Momentum Trend Factor Model. Journal of Academy of Business and Economics, 25(1), 57-73.
• Lutey, M. (2025). Pay Gap: Inside vs Outside CEO. Journal of International Finance and Economics, 25(1), 32-55.
• Mitreski, P., Lutey, M. The Structural Importance of Uranium: Commodity Volatility and Sustainability. Journal of Business and Behavioral Sciences, 36(2), 4-18.
• Lutey, M. (2024) An Overview of Corporate Governance Literature Following Diane K. Denis’ Paper, Twenty-Five years of corporate governance research … and counting. Review of Business Research.
• Lutey, M., Maroney, N. (in press). Reliability of Technical Stock Price Pattern Predictability. Journal of Investing.
• Broady, K., Booth-Bell, D., Barr, A., Meeks, A. (2025). Automation, Artificial Intelligence, and job Displacement in the U.S., 2019-22. Labor History, 1-17.
• Mora Cortez, R., Clarke, A. H., Freytag, P. V. (2025). B2B market segmentation – An analysis of current practices and their implications. Journal of Business Research, 189, 115144.
• Cabanelas, P., Mora Cortez, R., Pérez-Moure, H., Lampón, J. F. (2025). Sampling and sample size in B2B marketing: Current practices and recommendations. Industrial Marketing Management, 125, 71-86.
• Mora Cortez, R. (2024). Developing a global B2B strategy for products and services management: practical guidance from the field. Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing, 39(9), 1922–1927.
• Mora Cortez, R. (2024). Revisiting the strategic role of market segmentation: Five themes for future research. Industrial Marketing Management, 121, A7-A10.
• Ray, Mona. The Economics of Commuting Under the New Norm of Work-from-Home in Asian Journal of Economics and Business, November 2024, Vol 5, No. 2, pp 159-174.
DEPARTMENT MISSIONS & VISIONS
ECONOMICS
The mission of the Department of Economics is to prepare students for careers as economic practitioners and researchers in the private sector, academia, and government.
To accomplish this mission, the economics program emphasizes the requisite skills in analytical reasoning and effective communication through a solid background in economic theory and quantitative techniques. The program also stresses the importance of ethical professionalism and social awareness.
The economics program is designed to improve the ability of students to think critically, write and speak effectively, regarding economic issues. These skills or abilities should be reflected in students increased ability to:
1. Identify those processes and institutions both domestically and internationally through which productive activity is organized.
2. Identify issues and problems where economic analysis can be appropriately applied.
3. Determine the appropriate tools of analysis to apply to a given economic issue or problem.
4. Adequately analyze an economic issue or problem and offer viable conclusions, solutions and recommendations.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The mission of the Department of Business Administration at Morehouse College is to develop intellectual capacity and skills, advance knowledge, and foster leadership abilities requisite for excellence in business practice, graduate studies, and beyond.
The vision of the Department of Business Administration is to be the preeminent business program for men seeking to excel in business, graduate school, public service, and entrepreneurship.
We value:
1. High standards and expectations for ethical behavior, professional conduct, and brotherhood
2. High expectations for academic excellence and career success
3. civic engagement, service, and social justice for students and faculty
4. A global perspective
5. Faculty and students' leadership development
6. The student voice in teaching, service, and research
7. Intellectual contributions intended to enhance teaching effectiveness, improve business practices, and advance knowledge in the business discipline in order of emphasis respectively
8. Relevance, continuous improvement, and innovation in curriculum and teaching
9. A collegial environment
10. Partnerships with businesses, alumni, and the community
11. Diversity in talent, background, skills and gifts
12. African American history and tradition in business and economics
IN MEMORIAM
WILLIS BRASWELL SHEFTALL, JR. '64
A native of Macon, Georgia, Dr. Willis B. “Butch” Sheftall, Jr. ’69 made enduring contributions to Morehouse College and the Division of Business and Economics over a remarkable career. He entered Morehouse at age 16, earned his B.A. in 1964, and pursued graduate studies at the Sorbonne, Atlanta University, and Georgia State University. A Navy veteran and respected economist, his academic interests spanned higher education economics, public finance, and U.S. economic history.
Initially hired by Dr. James Hefner, Dr. Sheftall left briefly to serve as Dean of Business at Hampton Institute (now Hampton University), returning to Morehouse in 1986 as the fifth chair of Business and Economics. Under his leadership, the department achieved AACSB accreditation in 1997, making it one of the first business programs at a historically Black college to earn the distinction.
In 1998, he was appointed Provost of Morehouse, a role he held for eight years and again in 2012. He also served briefly as Acting President in 2013, retiring later that year after 36 years on the faculty.
A passionate scholar and mentor, Dr. Sheftall embraced the “organized chaos” of classroom dialogue and deeply valued the exchange of ideas. He was a beloved teacher and administrator, trusted colleague, and loyal friend.
Dr. Sheftall passed away on November 4, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Willenor, and his brother, Michael ’69.
DEAR OLD MOREHOUSE
Dear old Morehouse, dear old Morehouse, We have pledged our lives to thee; And we'll ever, yea forever Give ourselves in loyalty.
True forever, true forever, To old Morehouse may we be; So to bind each son the other Into ties more brotherly.
Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit, Make us steadfast, honest, true, To old Morehouse, and her ideals, And in all things that we do.
