RUTHERFORD, NJ – Felician University School of Business & Information Sciences (SOBIS) hosted its annual Sigma Beta Delta induction ceremony on May 1 at Michael’s Riverside in Lyndhurst, NJ. Thirty-one new inductees were welcomed into the international honor society.

Dr. Mildred A. Mihlon, Felician University President, praised the academic achievement of the inductees, stating, “To all of the inductees, you’ve raised the bar with your hard work and dedication. You are well on your way to leaving a legacy that will carry on for generations of Felician students.”

Dr. Marilu Marcillo, Dean for SOBIS, along with Dr. Anthony Scardino, Associate Dean, Dr. Dave Turi, Associate Dean, and Professor Michael Omansky presented the Sigma Beta Delta pin, certificate, and graduation cord to the new inductees.

Additionally, Dr. Anthony Scardino was honored with the 2024 Spirit Award and expressed gratitude for the recognition. “Great professors have received this award and they have ALL taught me the importance of quality education. I am unbelievably honored.”

The ceremony also featured remarks by Felician SOBIS Alum, Monte Williams ’06, ’16. Williams delivered an inspirational message about personal growth. “Every experience will contribute to how you go through life, he emphasized. “It’s your job to understand how each of these experiences will work together and apply to the output of who you are and what you achieve. You already are who you aspire to be.” Williams is a successful Executive Coach, HR Practitioner, author, and a two-time TEDx & International Keynote Speaker.

Sigma Beta Delta, an honor society for students in business, management, and administration, is represented at Felician University, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Felician’s School of Business and Information Sciences fosters entrepreneurial leadership, management, problem-solving, and ethical decision-making skills to prepare students for professional careers.

For more information about the School of Business & Information Sciences, contact admissions@felician.edu.

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About Felician University

Felician University is more than just an institute of higher learning. It is a community that inspires and engages over 2,100 undergraduate, graduate, and adult education students through programs in the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Business & Information Sciences, Nursing, and Education. Our commitment to our students’ success is evident in our rankings and recognitions. Over the past five years, Felician University has consistently ranked 3^rd among private institutions in New Jersey for best value according to payscale.com and has been recognized as the #1 Safest College Campus in New Jersey according to niche.com. Our Master of Science in Nursing program is ranked one of the best online graduate nursing programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. We are proud to be designated as a Military Friendly School (Gold Status) for the thirteenth year, a testament to our strong support for Veteran students. Our diversity as an HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) and MSI (Minority Serving Institution), with underrepresented students comprising more than half of the student population, is a reflection of our inclusive and supporting environment. With campuses in Rutherford and Lodi, New Jersey, the Franciscan values of social justice, compassion, and respect for human dignity serve as an inclusive foundation for transforming the lives of tomorrow’s leaders. For more information, please visit https://felician.edu.