Jolie Hilgedieck

Jolie Hilgedieck is a 2025–2026 Self Memorial Scholar pursuing a Master of Accounting. She earned a B.S. in Accounting from KU in 2025, graduating in three years with highest distinction, Business Honors, and the Dean’s Badge of Excellence. During her undergraduate studies, Jolie served as a Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Financial Accounting and will continue in this role as Team Coordinator in the 2025-2026 academic year. She was actively involved in the Business School during her undergraduate career as member of Delta Sigma Pi, Beta Alpha Psi, DECA, and served as a Business Student Ambassador. She completed an internship with KPMG in Chicago, where she was also selected for the firm’s Global Internship Program in Perth, Australia. Jolie plans to pursue her CPA license and is especially interested in international business and accounting opportunities.