Venkatesh Meesala: Outstanding International Alumni

After graduating from Murray State in May 2015, Venkatesh Meesala joined a software organization in Detroit, Michigan as a trainee where he is being trained in Java Enterprise Edition development kits and modules. This helps him prepare for a bright future in the software industry. He hopes that this will lead to a permanent position relating to the technology I am trying to gain expertise in.

When asked about his experience at Murray State University, Meesala states: 

Murray State has been a fantastic journey for me. The educational environment it presents has been incredible. The professors and staff have constantly been consistent on the delivery of the core knowledge and its practical application in the real time scenario is truly admirable. Also, the efforts put in by the event organization committees like International Student Organization, Student Government Association etc. has given an extra edge when exposed to competition in real life. Serving as President for Indian Student Association (ISA) in Murray State University has helped me in gaining management skills which is the most sought after in the job industry. Overall, I can say that Murray State has helped me develop my self-confidence for the future.

Meesala is an international alumni at Murray State who came to study from India. He served as the president of the Indian Student Association and was very active on-campus.

Sumanth Varaganti: Outstanding International Student

Sumanth Varaganti is an international graduate student from India.

He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Information Systems. He was recently elected the Public Relations and Advertising Representative for the International Student Organization (ISO) on-campus, and he has helped put together a number of great events at Murray State. He states:

The very first impression on Murray State University was a great kick start with a very friendly atmosphere and a great campus, cheering up the spirits high at its best which made me to get more involved into the campus activities. My participation in ACS (All Campus Sing) was a great experience which is quite memorable. Being a Public Relations and Advertising member for ISO (International student organization) got new responsibilities in getting close to the students making them breaking the ice. The university has a great unity with all the cultures from every corner of the world, with this diversity of traditions together makes every student lively. This experience made me stronger than that I get from books.

News Release: Vietnamese Accounting Student Coauthors Research Study

Nhi Le, a Vietnamese student who finished her MBA at Murray State University in May 2014, coauthored a research paper during her time at Murray State:

Business Prof and Grad Students Author Paper on Accounting in Belgium, Brazil and Vietnam

Accounting Department Head Dr. Don Chamberlain congratulates Dr. Murphy Smith and Nhi Le (shown in photo), as well as Heather Anderson and Casey Reineking, on their forthcoming article in the professional journal, Internal Auditing. Le, Anderson, and Reineking were students in Smith’s graduate-level international accounting class in the spring 2013. Based on work done in class, they developed their paper, which is titled ‘A Look at Accounting and Business Matters in Belgium, Brazil and Vietnam.’

Smith explains, “The activities of internal auditors, management accountants, and other business professionals are increasingly affected by the globalization of business. Internal auditors and management accountants have to understand accounting and business developments in places where their companies carry out operations.”

In the U.S., financial reporting is based on U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), but in other countries, other accounting standards apply. The article examines developments in Belgium, Brazil and Vietnam, representing the continents of Europe, South America, and Asia. A summary of accounting and business matters is presented, along with a brief history of each country.

Dr. L. Murphy Smith is the David and Ashley Dill Distinguished Professor of Accounting in the Bauernfeind College of Business at Murray State University. Dr. Smith's academic record includes numerous professional journal articles, research grants, books, conference presentations, and awards for teaching and research. Heather Anderson, Nhi Le, and Casey Reineking are graduate accounting students at Murray State University.