Woltemade center Selects Top Students for Prestigious Fellowship

Delaware, Ohio – The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship at Ohio Wesleyan University has named its 2025-2026 Accounting and Finance fellows.This year, 12 extraordinary students have been chosen to participate in a program designed to elevate their academic and professional trajectories.

Selection as a fellow unlocks a range of enhanced opportunities, including specialized internships, in-depth research projects, and exclusive networking events. The program is meticulously crafted to provide a competitive edge in the job market.

Meet the 2025-2026 Fellows

Ohio Wesleyan proudly presents its newest cohort of accounting and Finance Fellows:

• Connor Asbury of Columbus, Ohio. Asbury is a Finance major.
• Chris Burns of Grove City, Ohio. Burns is an accounting major and a Business minor.
• Isaiah Deleon of Houston, Texas. Deleon is a Business Governance (Management) and Finance major and a Data Analytics minor.
• Jackie Harper of Henderson, Nevada. Harper is a Finance major and Business minor.
• Jera Hoy of Radnor, Ohio. Hoy is an Accounting major.
• Nagomi Katano of Nagoya-Shi,Japan. Katano is an Accounting major.
• Jameson Myers of Mansfield, Ohio. Myers is a Business Administration (Marketing) and Finance major and a Data and Society minor.
• Tim Root of North Royalton, Ohio. Root is a finance economics major and an Accounting minor.
• Owen Tornow of Painesville, Ohio. Tornow is an accounting major.
• Thy tran of columbus, Ohio. Tran is a Data analytics and Accounting major and an Economics minor.
• Natalie VanMeter of Fredericktown, Ohio. VanMeter is an Accounting and Economics major.
• Aiden Veerjee of Johnstown, Ohio. Veerjee is a Quantitative Economics major and a Finance and Geography minor.

Experiential Learning and Professional Progress

The Accounting and Finance Fellows program emphasizes hands-on experience and professional growth. Fellows participate in faculty-lead study trips, fully funded by The Woltemade Center, to significant locations in the accounting and finance sectors. These trips provide invaluable insights into real-world applications of their studies.

Furthermore, each fellow is required to complete at least one accounting or finance internship, providing practical experience and industry connections. They also engage in an external professional development activity, such as a leadership program, conference, or business tour, to broaden their skills and perspectives.

To further support their professional development, fellows have access to funds that enable them to join professional organizations aligned with their career interests. This allows them to network with industry leaders, stay current with industry trends, and access valuable resources.

Resources and Further Information

For more information about The Woltemade Center and its scholars and fellows programs, visit owu.edu/Woltemade. to learn more about Ohio Wesleyan’s Department of Economics and Business and its majors and minors, visit owu.edu/economics.

About Ohio Wesleyan University

Founded in 1842, Ohio Wesleyan University is a premier liberal arts institution located in Delaware, Ohio. The university offers more than 70 undergraduate majors and competes in 24 NCAA Division III varsity sports.Through its signature experience, the OWU Connection, Ohio Wesleyan teaches students to understand issues from multiple academic perspectives, volunteer in service to others, build a diverse and global viewpoint, and translate classroom knowledge into real-world experience through internships, research, and other hands-on learning. Ohio Wesleyan is featured in the book “Colleges That Change Lives” and included on the U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review “Best colleges” lists. Connect with OWU expert interview sources at owu.edu/experts or learn more at owu.edu.