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Dean's Welcome
The past year brought about much innovation and excitement at the College of Business
Administration as we introduced new programs and initiatives and gained additional opportunities
to engage with the business community.
New building designs were presented by world-class architects and highlight the vision for the
College’s future – a building that is modern, collaborative and showcases the newest technology
and pedagogy.
We continued our upward trajectory as the College was reaffirmed for dual AACSB accreditation
in business and accounting and advanced to the top 100 public business schools in the nation
according to the 2018 U.S. News and World Report ranking.
I know you will enjoy seeing the great progress made by faculty, staff and students over the
past year in the pages that follow and look forward to continuing “Ever Upward” as we approach
the next academic year.

Deborah F. Spake, Ph.D.