E. J. Ourso College of Business Student Organizations Earn Awards
November 12, 2025
The LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of two of its student organizations, Beta Alpha Psi and Delta Sigma Pi.
"The Ourso College is home to a dedicated group of student leaders whose efforts improve
the student experience," said T. Russell Crook, dean of the E. J. Ourso College of
Business. "We are especially proud of Beta Alpha Psi and Delta Sigma Pi for receiving
notable recognition and, more importantly, for enhancing programming and opportunities
for their members."
Beta Alpha Psi
This summer, the Phi Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) once again earned top international honors, securing first place in the Best Practices Competition sponsored by Deloitte. The repeat win underscores the chapter's commitment to leadership, innovation and professional growth.
Open to more than 300 chapters, the competition invites students to share programs that reflect BAP and Deloitte's core values. Representing LSU, executive board members presented three projects at the 2025 Mid-Year Meeting. Mary Caroline Wilcox (BS Accounting '25) and Brent York (BS Accounting '26) earned first place with "Impacting Connections in Your Chapter: Breaking Barriers through Collaboration and Transformation."
York and Alexander Biernacki (BS Accounting '26) later advanced the project for the annual meeting, spotlighting the chapter's collaboration with the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) at LSU. Together, the groups aligned meeting schedules, encouraged dual membership and co-hosted events to increase inclusion and engagement.
Internally, the chapter revamped its meeting format to better serve more business majors by replacing traditional firm presentations with interactive panels. These efforts strengthened membership diversity and established a foundation for continued collaboration.
The LSU Phi Chapter also achieved Gold Chapter recognition for 2024–25. This honor acknowledges the chapter for far exceeding BAP baseline requirements and excelling in academics, professionalism and ethical leadership.
The BAP Phi Chapter serves students majoring in accounting, finance and information systems & analytics.
BAP members at the 2025 Annual Meeting in San Antonio: Ava Burnum, Ashley Delorimier, Avery Aucoin, Alexander Biernacki, Brent York, instructor Tracy Morgan, Max Biernacki and Brooks Moore
Delta Sigma Pi
In recognition of the group's outstanding programming, member engagement, and operations, the International Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi (DSP) honored the LSU Beta Zeta Chapter with four awards in August during the 56th Grand Chapter Congress.
- Most Improved Collegiate Chapter (regional): To receive this award, a chapter must demonstrate exceptional year-over-year improvements in its overall operations, professional development initiatives and member involvement.
- Outstanding Professional Activities (provincial): Chapters receiving this award exemplify excellence in designing and implementing comprehensive professional development programs, marked by a focus on practical business experience, ethical leadership and the highest standards of integrity.
- R. Nelson Mitchell Outstanding Collegiate Chapter Award (national): This honor, one of the highest bestowed upon a collegiate chapter, recognizes the chapter that demonstrates exemplary overall performance and an unwavering commitment to advancing the ideals and principles of the fraternity throughout the academic year.
- Accredited Chapter (national): This distinction is conferred upon collegiate chapters that meet established standards of operational excellence and national expectations, signifying that the chapter is functioning efficiently and effectively, consistently fulfilling its obligations and responsibilities as an integral part of the fraternity.
DSP is a professional business fraternity for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in business. The fraternity's professional programs feature prominent business leaders speaking on a range of business and career-oriented topics. Other activities include civic service projects, volunteer services on campus and social gatherings.
Delta Sigma Pi's fall 2025 pledge ceremony
The Ourso College has nearly two dozen business-focused student organizations. These groups help students explore professional interests, develop leadership skills and form lifelong friendships. Every LSU business student is encouraged to find an organization that aligns with their goals and interests.