Mason Dexter
Mason Dexter will be the student speaker for the Commencement ceremony scheduled for Saturday, May 9, at 5 p.m. He is graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor in Business Administration, doubling majoring in financial management and financial planning. He is a Williams Honors College Scholar.
Q: In which campus activities were you involved?
A: I was the president of the Financial Planning Student Association and the vice president of the Financial Management Association. I was also a member of the College of Business Dean’s Team and a UA Student Ambassador. As a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, I was chair of alumni relations.
Q: What campus honors or awards have you received?
A: I was named a Top 10 Senior, received the Williams Honors College Award of Distinction, and earned the A-Key Blue LIFE Award and the 100+ Community Service LIFE Award. In 2025, I was the winner of the Finance Advisory Board Undergraduate Student Leader Award. I was on Dean’s List and President’s List. I was also the recipient of the Charles Schwab RIA Talent Advantage National Scholarship and the Italian-American Professional Business Club Scholarship.
Q: What are your plans after graduation?
A: After graduation, I plan to pursue a career in private equity with StatePark Capital in Akron, with a focus on supporting polymer industries looking to scale their innovative ideas and continue manufacturing in the United States. I'm not just going into finance – I genuinely want to create value in my community and inspire others to flourish and become the best versions of themselves.
Q: What is your favorite memory of UA?
A: Beating Kent State in men’s basketball for the last three years in a row and playing in a 3-on-3 basketball game as the halftime show for the Kent State game at the JAR, inspired by UA Athletic Director Andrew Goodrich.
Q: What unique things should we know about you?
A: I'm deeply rooted in my Catholic faith. I am really inspired by the people around me, my professors, peers, and mentors here at Akron have meant everything to me. Outside of school, I love playing pickleball and you'll definitely find me at every Zips game I can make it to. I'm not just going into finance. I genuinely want to create value in my community and inspire others to flourish and become the best versions of themselves.