October 20, 2004
Four St. John’s University students
from The Peter J. Tobin College of Business received $5,000
scholarships from the KPMG Stanley Shirk Scholarship endowment fund
during a ceremony that took place on October 20, 2004 on the St.
John’s University Queens Campus. Ebony Hoyte of Freeport, NY,
Sherley Rosefort of Brooklyn, NY, Anthony Carbonara of Staten
Island, NY, and Ka-Sin Ung of Brooklyn, NY (left to right in
photo), were recipients of the scholarships, which are awarded
based on academic achievement and financial need.The four students, who were selected by the Department of
Accounting and Taxation’s Student Affairs Committee, are enrolled
in the graduate accounting program. Theresa Ahlstrom, a partner at
KPMG, presented the students with their scholarships. KPMG, a
global provider of outstanding professional services, maintains an
ongoing, mutually beneficial relationship with The Tobin College of
Business.
The Tobin College of Business enjoys national acclaim for
preparing students to be thoughtful, broadly educated business
leaders. With New York area campuses in Queens, Staten Island, and
Manhattan, the college provides students with exposure to many of
the largest and most successful businesses in the world. The Tobin
College was also among the first American business schools to
establish a true presence beyond U.S. shores – in Rome, Italy –
reflecting a truly global business perspective.