Spotlight: Hieu Theriault

From California to Michigan Tech: Building a Path in Business

Hieu Theriault knows that in both accounting and broomball, the details are where you win. In addition to balancing ledgers, he spent his winter balancing the busy schedule of one of Michigan Tech's most iconic traditions.

Broomball has been a tradition at Tech for more than half a century. As a large student-run organization with more than 200 teams—263 last season—the sport is so popular that those who can't participate or watch on campus tune in to the live webcams each season.

An accounting major with a minor in economics, Theriault oversees broomball much like a business. He helps coordinate and run broomball events throughout the season, including the Ball Drop season kickoff and the nominations, signup, and tryouts for the All-Star Game. He's also a teaching assistant for Michigan Tech's Broomball 101 course, serves as secretary of the Kappa Sigma Iota Accounting Club, and has an on-campus job.

"After I reached out to different schools, the first college I received an email from was Tech," Theriault said. "I found that the cost was fairly reasonable for being an out-of-state student, with the scholarships being offered."

Learn more about Hieu's journey from San Diego, California, to Michigan Tech.

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