Fogelman College of Business and Economics
Fogelman Features - January 2026
- Dr. Hannah Smith Antinozzi receives recognition for her research
- Sanara Fonseka won SHRM-Memphis Student of the Year award
- Dr. Kate Sorensen published in Issues in Accounting Education
- Crews Center for Entrepreneurship welcomed two new hires
- Dr. Kathy Tuberville hosted a Leadership Development Program
- Dr. Zabihollah Rezaee published a new book, “AI for Sustainable Business”
- Avanti Pandit led collaborative project management class between UofM and PMI Memphis
- PhD Student honored at MBJ Award Ceremony
- UofM Headshots will be offered in January
Dr. Hannah Smith Antinozzi receives recognition for her research
Dr. Hannah Smith Antinozzi, assistant professor in the Crews School of Accountancy (CSOA), was recently asked to join the editorial board of Advances in Taxation (AiT). AiT
is considered an A rated journal in the CSOA.
Additionally, her co-authored work with Dr. Lauren Cooper (West Virginia University)
titled "Is ChatGPT an Accurate Source of Information for Uninformed Taxpayers?,” which was published in the Journal of Emerging Technologies in Accounting, was recently quoted in Yahoo Finance.
She also will be presenting her work at two upcoming conferences. She will be presenting her co-authored work titled "Decoding Unrecognized Tax Benefits: An Analysis of Critical Audit Matters" with Dr. Phil Kunz (UofM), Dr. Stevie Neuman (University of Missouri) and Dr. Marcy Shepardson (Indiana University) at the Hawaii Accounting Research Conference in January. And she will be presenting her co-authored work titled "Are AI Tax Practitioners Above the Law" with Dr. Danielle Stanley (Coastal Carolina University) at the American Taxation Association's Journal of Legal Tax Research Conference in February.
Dr. Hannah Smith Antinozzi
Sanara Fonseka won SHRM-Memphis Student of the Year award
Recent MSIS graduate, Sanara Fonseka, won the SHRM-Memphis Student of the Year award at the HR Excellence Award event held last November. She also served as the president of the UofM SHRM Student Chapter and was a conference intern for the 2024 TN SHRM Conference that brought more than 1,000 professionals to Memphis.
In her role as president of the UofM SHRM Student Chapter, she led initiatives that promoted professional development and connection among HR students. Sanara also served as a graduate assistant for Dr. Kathy Tuberville, during which she applied her academic knowledge to real-world projects in management and organizational development.
Before pursuing her graduate studies, Sanara worked as a junior marketing executive and developed expertise in marketing strategy, data management and digital engagement.
Sanara Fonseka
Dr. Kate Sorensen published in Issues in Accounting Education
Dr. Kate Sorensen, associate professor in the Crews School of Accountancy, was recently published in Issues in Accounting Education for her paper titled “Social Gamification in Online Accounting Courses and the Impact on Course Engagement.”
Online courses have increased in popularity due to the flexibility they allow, especially during the disruption caused by COVID-19. However, they can lack the interaction and engagement that occurs naturally in face-to-face courses. This study examines the impact of social gamification on fostering engagement in online accounting classes. To read the complete article, click here.
Dr. Kate Sorensen
Crews Center for Entrepreneurship welcomed two new hires
The Crews Center for Entrepreneurship is excited to welcome two new team members. David Rose is the new assistant director.
In this role, David will lead student engagement efforts. He will also provide faculty
and RSO support. Mikia Jenkins has been hired as the new administrative associate.
As such, she will lead all facilities and operational support for the Crews Center.
Welcome, David and Mikia!
Dr. Kathy Tuberville hosted a Leadership Development Program
Dr. Kathy Tuberville, associate professor of teaching in the Department of Management and director of Fogelman Leaders in Action, in coordination with the UofM PACE Program, developed a customized Leadership Development Program for Hamilton Beach Brands’ distribution team leaders. Two groups received onsite training in Byhalia, MS. Continued expansion of the program for other groups is currently underway.
Dr. Kathy Tuberville
Dr. Zabihollah Rezaee published a new book, “AI for Sustainable Business”
Dr. Zabihollah (Zabi) Rezaee, Thompson-Hill Chair of Excellence and professor in the Crews School of Accountancy, published a new book, “AI for Sustainable Business,” in December. The book offers a strategic roadmap for integrating AI to foster responsible, long-term sustainable business practices. Using straightforward language, the book helps unpack the sometimes complex theoretical and practical concepts and procedures. It highlights the potential of AI to optimize resource use, reduce environmental impact and improve corporate governance while maintaining a competitive advantage. This book enables businesses to make more informed decisions, optimize their operations and promote sustainable practices, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable future by providing practical insights for leaders, managers and policymakers. To purchase a copy, click here.
Dr. Zabihollah Rezaee
Avanti Pandit led collaborative project management class between UofM and PMI Memphis
Avanti Pandit, assistant professor of teaching in the Department of Management Information Systems, worked closely with the Project Management Institute (PMI) Memphis Chapter to successfully run yet another iteration of a collaborative project management experience in her MIS 3885 class.
This collaborative effort integrates the experiences and business acumen of PMI Memphis industry members as judges, mentors and facilitators. Through this experience, the MIS students learn the behavioral principles of project management and are able to demonstrate competency in value-driven processes.
Every semester, the top performing student team is invited to present their project
at a PMI Memphis chapter meeting. At the most recent meeting, two students from the
winning team, who were mentored by industry practitioner Mr. M. Reza Ziai from FedEx,
presented their project. Thank you to all the PMI Memphis members and affiliates who
so generously volunteer their time to mentor our students and provide a real-world
perspective in the practice of project management.
Avanti Pandit
PhD Student honored at MBJ Award Ceremony
Crews Center for Entrepreneurship graduate student coach, Samaneh Mohebalizadeh, was recently honored at the annual Memphis Business Journal’s “Expand: Diversity in Business Awards” ceremony. She was one of seven honorees selected who have shown exceptional commitment to promoting DEI initiatives and strong business leadership. At the Crews Center, Samaneh serves as the finance coach and works directly with businesses to understand and improve their financial literacy and application. She is a doctoral student under the leadership of Dr. PK Jain. To read more about Samaneh’s award, click here.
Samaneh Mohebalizadeh
UofM Headshots will be offered in January
As a reminder, all UofM faculty and staff are required to sit for an official headshot. If you do not
yet have a headshot or if you want a new one, please mark your calendars for Wednesday,
January 28 from 11 AM – 1 PM. The photos will be taken in the Administration Building
(119A). You do not need to book an appointment—walk ins will be served.
