06/08/2026
Meet the newest member of the DCEE team, Rishiram “Rishi” Singh, our Graduate Assistant. Rishi joined the division during the spring semester and has already become a valued part of our work.
Rishi is currently pursuing his Master’s in Accounting and Analytics at Cleveland State University, with a focus on information systems and a strong research interest in the implications of AI on accounting systems, auditing practices, and the need for thoughtful governance.
Rishi is also a wonderful example of the talent, leadership, and potential that universities have right on their own campuses. He completed his undergraduate degree in Accounting with a minor in Finance at CSU, where he was highly engaged in campus life and student leadership. His involvement included Beta Alpha Psi, serving as a Becker Campus Ambassador, and representing CSU in the annual IECC Ethical Case Competition, where his team secured second place. He was also the recipient of the prestigious PCAOB Scholarship Award in 2023 and was named the 2024 College of Business Undergraduate Student of the Year.
After briefly working in assurance for a large auditing firm, Rishi returned to CSU to continue his education and explore his long-term interest in research, with hopes of pursuing doctoral studies in the future.
We especially value the contributions Rishi is already making within DCEE. He brings curiosity, professionalism, and a genuine desire to help others. His presence is a reminder of why student employment, co-ops, graduate assistantships, and other forms of collaboration with students are essential parts of higher education. These opportunities do more than support the work of a division or department. They create meaningful learning experiences, strengthen professional pathways, and allow universities to recognize and invest in the talent developing within their own communities.
We are grateful to have Rishi on the team and look forward to the perspective and energy he will continue to bring to our work. https://www.csuohio.edu/continuing-education
