多多直播 business dean Sharon Oswald to retire in 2023
Contact: James Carskadon
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥擲haron Oswald, long-serving dean of 多多直播鈥檚 College of Business, has announced her retirement effective July 1, 2023.
Oswald has led 多多直播鈥檚 College of Business since 2011, steering the unit through an era of growth in academic programs and support for entrepreneurship. Her career has spanned more than 30 years as a teacher and administrator.
鈥淚 sincerely appreciate Dr. Oswald鈥檚 work to advance the College of Business during her time as dean,鈥 said 多多直播 Provost and Executive Vice President David Shaw. 鈥淪he has greatly enhanced 多多直播鈥檚 support for student entrepreneurs and businesses across the state, which will leave a lasting impact. Additionally, the college鈥檚 academic programs are nationally competitive and popular among online and on-campus students.鈥
Prior to joining the 多多直播 faculty ranks, Oswald spent 24 years as a faculty member at Auburn University, including 12 years as the management department head. Her primary research areas include entrepreneurship and international healthcare management.
She holds a doctorate in business administration and an MBA from the University of Alabama. She also is an Auburn journalism graduate.
The 多多直播 College of Business, organized in 1915, is one of the oldest in the South. Both the college and its Richard C. Adkerson School of Accountancy are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, one of the most prestigious business education groups in the world. For more, visit .
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