Seven Wabash College seniors have earned Orr Fellowships, guaranteeing two-year salaried positions with some of Indiana’s most dynamic, high-growth businesses.
Seth Acero, Will Morris, Ryan Papandria, Andres Peralta, Mark Stolte, Olivier Tuyishime, and Ben Wallace will receive executive mentorship and participate in a curriculum designed to develop understanding and skills vital to entrepreneurship and business leadership. Further, as Orr Fellows, they will grow professionally through an active and supportive network with opportunities for cultural and civic engagement.
“The Orr Fellowship is an incredible way to start a career and history has proven it’s a great way to take the liberal arts skills into business roles and further the development and networking started on campus,” said Cassie Hagan, director of professional development and Center for Innovation, Business, and Entrepreneurship (CIBE). “It’s extremely competitive and I am proud of our 2025 Orr Fellows and all of our seniors who chose to put their resumes in the candidate pool.”
Acero, a native of San Antonio, Texas, is a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, and the rugby club. Previously, he interned with Autism Spectrum Australia.
He will work with Bridge Builder Strategies, a non-profit business development consulting firm based in Indianapolis.
“It is an honor to be a part of this fellowship in the state of Indiana,” said Acero, an English major and mathematics minor. “I look forward to growing my professional network and skillset so I can advance the ideals of nonprofits in the future.”
Morris, a native of Plainfield, Indiana, is a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, the track and field and swim and dive programs, as well as the college republicans. He interned with Quickrete during his Wabash career.
He has paired with Mt. Vernon, Indiana-based Warehouse Services Inc., third-party logistics specialists that provide end-to-end supply chain services.
“Earning the Orr fellowship is an incredible honor,” said Morris, a PPE major and business minor. “I’m excited to grow and learn with the other talented fellows. I hope to make an impact by connecting with peers and contributing to my host company and the broader Southern Indiana community.”
Papandria, a native of Indianapolis, is a member of the CIBE, Sphinx Club, Independent Men’s Association, and the 
track and field team. Previously, he studied abroad in Salzburg, Austria and took immersion learning experiences to Heidelberg, Germany, Madrid, Spain, and Brussels, Belgium.
He will work with Elate, a business-to-business strategic planning software provider and be based in Indianapolis.
“The Orr Fellowship program has a strong alumni network of successful men and women in the Indianapolis area and it is an honor to join that group,” said Papandria, an economics and German double major. “To be part of this in my hometown is something special and I am excited to meet many other professionals from the area and take part in the career development opportunities provided by the program.”
Peralta, a native of Tucson, Arizona, is a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and La Alianza, the Wabash student organization dedicated to celebrating Latin American culture. Previously, he interned with Capturely.
He has paired with Denison Parking, a company focused on creating quality parking solutions, and will be based in Indianapolis.
“I’m looking forward to learning,” said Peralta, a rhetoric major and computer science minor. “The Orr Fellowship consistently produces leaders who are intelligent, confident, and accomplished. To have the chance to be a part of such a group is an honor, and to have access to resources the Orr offers is an unreal opportunity.”
Stolte, a native of Lowell, Indiana, is president of Intramural sports, a Lead Consultant for the CIBE, and a 
statistician for the athletic department. Previously, he has interned with Business Buyer Directory and EnFocus.
He has paired with Model1, a provider of end-to-end commercial vehicle solutions, and will be based in Indianapolis.
“Earning an Orr Fellowship feels relieving and rewarding at the same time,” said Stolte, a financial economics major and business and computer science double minor. “Being able to join like-minded individuals in the Indianapolis area to network and start my career is a blessing. I look forward to the relationships I will build during this time.”
Tuyishime, who hails from Brownsburg, Indiana, is a member of Phi Gamma Delta and the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies. He studied abroad in Rwanda.
He has paired with the Applied Research Institute, a non-profit that connects innovators and governments with the resources and partnerships that power ideas into solutions, and will be based in Indianapolis.
“To receive an Orr Fellowship is an honor,” said Tuyishime, a political science major and Black studies minor, “and would not have been possible without the support of Wabash, my home community, and my peers. I am excited to stay in the state of Indiana and look forward to growing and being challenged.”
Wallace, a native of Westfield, Indiana, is a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, the Little Giant soccer team, the 
Bachelor, the campus newspaper, and was president of the pickleball club, and served as a statistician for the athletic department. Previously, he studied abroad in Salzburg, Austria, and has interned with Sever Storey LLP and at Great Point Capital.
He has paired with Steele Benefit Services, a company that specializes in employee benefits consulting and administration.
“Receiving this fellowship was something I’ve wanted since the start of the school year, and the long process made receiving the offer even more rewarding,” said Wallace, a financial economics major and German minor. “I look forward to meeting a group of young professionals fresh out of college and building lifelong friendships in the process. I know the professional development opportunities the Orr Fellowship provides will help me throughout my career.”
Orr Fellows work in a variety of job functions, ranging from marketing to engineering to consulting, sales, and more. Fellows are matched with industries of all types and partner with companies from small start-ups to enterprise-level global organizations.
To be considered for an Orr Fellowship, a student must demonstrate leadership on and off campus, have a cumulative 3.2 GPA or higher, and have a strong interest in entrepreneurial business or organizational leadership.
A total of 39 Wabash students have earned Orr Fellowships since 2007, including 34 in the last eight years.