International Alumni Spotlight:
Sávio Ragonesi '22
DSU Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and DSU Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
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A native of Belo, Horizonte, Brazil, Sávio Ragonesi chose Delta State University to further his education while taking advantage of a competitive swimming team and amazing athletic facilities.
Sávio excelled in the classroom earning Dean's List and President's List honors as well as NSISC Scholar Athlete accolades all four years at Delta State. Additionally, he said, "I was part of the swim and dive team and served as team captain during my last two years. We won our conference every year I was there and were NCAA runner-ups in 2019."
His advice to prospective and current students? "My advice is to keep learning new skills and stay current with the latest knowledge and technology. Be open to new experiences, and in the early stages of your career, say “yes” to as many opportunities as you can, it’s one of the best ways to grow, build confidence, and a good reputation. Lastly, travel a lot if you can!"
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What have you been doing since you graduated from DSU?
After graduating, I worked in sales and business development at a few different companies during my Optional Practical Training (OPT) year. Then, I decided to pursue a Master’s in Business Analytics at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, where I also work as a Graduate Research Analyst for the Educational Effectiveness department and as a Research Assistant in Marketing Analytics. I’ll be finishing my degree this August after completing my capstone project.
How did DSU prepare you for what you're doing now?
DSU gave me the opportunity to pursue higher education while swimming, which taught me resilience and time management. It also gave me great friends and a support system that I still rely on today.
What’s a favorite DSU memory?
One of my favorite memories is from 2019, when we won our conference championship and then went on to Indianapolis to finish second as a team at the NCAA championships.
| | Sávio (right) and his DSU swim teammates, Matey Rezashki and Danyyil Gayuk, in 2019. | |  | Sávio (left) and his teammates from Loyola Marymount University's MBA program took second place in their division at LMU's third annual datathon competition in May 2025. Participants received datasets and real-world problem statements provided by Resolution Economics. Graduate students were challenged to analyze the gender wage gap, while undergraduates conducted a meal break analysis. | | | INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS UPDATES | | |
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
The International office offers personalized, interactive information sessions for prospective international students and families. Sessions can be in-person or virtual.
Are you a school adviser? It's easy to schedule a virtual session for your students.
You can request your one-on-one meeting at a convenient time for you, by emailing international@deltastate.edu.
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International Admissions Deadlines
FOR SPRING 2026
Application Deadline: Oct. 15, 2025
Documents Deadline: Nov. 15, 2025
FOR FALL 2026
Application Deadline: June 1, 2026
Documents Deadline: July 1, 2026
| | | INTERNATIONAL OFFICE NEWS AND EVENTS | | Click on images to learn more about Spring 2025 highlights. | |
✅U.S. passport ✅DSU diploma ✅Ready for the next adventure!
Thank you to the generous supporters of the DSU Goes Global Passport program. Since its inception in Spring 2024, the program has awarded 29 passports to eligible DSU students. Nearly 25% of awardees went abroad for academic opportunities within one semester of receiving their passports.
| | ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND OPPORTUNITY | |
DSU celebrates 416 degrees at Spring Commencement | CLEVELAND, Miss. - May 9, 2025 - Delta State University proudly celebrated the achievements of its Spring 2025 graduates during commencement exercises held Friday, May 9, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Walter Sillers Coliseum. The ceremonies honored 416 candidates for degrees, including 255 bachelor's degrees, 128 master's degrees, 28 educational specialist degrees, and 5 doctoral degrees. | | | |
DSU Student Success Center hosts international advisers | |
CLEVELAND, Miss. - For the third consecutive year, Delta State University welcomed EducationUSA advisers from Latin America to learn more about the university's academic programs, campus life, and international student support services.
The EducationUSA advisers visited higher education institutions in Mississippi as part of a two-week tour coordinated by Study Mississippi, a consortium of accredited institutions that connects international students and professionals with quality education and training opportunities in the state.
| | | Delta State student Aidan Hayes wins Ole Miss Sales Competition | CLEVELAND, Miss. - Delta State University is proud to announce that Aidan Hayes, a junior majoring in International Business from Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago, secured first place in the prestigious Ole Miss Sales Competition held on March 3, at the University of Mississippi in Oxford. | | | |
Delta State University receives donation from Boeing to support Commercial Aviation Program | CLEVELAND, Miss. - Delta State University is proud to announce Boeing's support of the institution's renowned Commercial Aviation Program. This generous contribution will directly enhance educational opportunities for students pursuing careers in the aviation industry, reinforcing Delta State's mission of producing highly skilled aviation professionals and advancing workforce development in this critical field. | | | | INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE | | |
Your tax-deductible donation to International Student Services supports American students fulfilling their dreams of studying abroad, robust international programming that brings the world to Delta State, and international students who enrich our campus and community.
Thank you for your gift!
For more information, please contact us at international@deltastate.edu.
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