Wake Forest University: “Stacie Petter, acting dean of Wake Forest University School of Business, has been named the dean of the University of Richmond Robins School of Business, effective August 1.

Petter has served as acting dean of Wake Forest’s business school since January.

Interim Provost Nell Newton praised the work Petter has done in the role: “We are grateful for Stacie’s energetic leadership, exemplary scholarship and dedication to advancing strategic initiatives and sustaining the business school’s momentum. The School of Business has an excellent reputation for developing analytical, ethical business leaders who positively impact the business world. I will work with incoming President Peter Rodriguez to ensure leadership continuity for the School.”

Incoming Wake Forest President Peter Rodriguez will work with Newton to name an acting dean before Petter’s planned departure at the end of July.”

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DON’T MISS: DRIVING INNOVATION & EXCELLENCE: A CONVERSATION WITH WAKE FOREST’S SENIOR ASSOCIATE DEANS

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UC Riverside Launching Online MBA Program In The Fall

UC Riverside: “UC Riverside is launching a fully online Master of Business Administration program this fall, opening the door for students across California, the nation, and around the world to earn a University of California MBA degree remotely while continuing their careers and personal responsibilities.

The program marks a major expansion of graduate business education at UCR and will become the only fully online MBA program in the UC system that is based in Southern California.

“This online MBA program opens the door to a high-quality graduate business education for talented people whose work, family, military service, or geographic circumstances make attending classes on campus difficult,” said Yunzeng Wang, dean of UCR’s School of Business. “It marks an important new chapter in the growth of our business school and extends UCR’s reach and reputation to a broader community of future business leaders.”

Unlike traditional MBA programs requiring students to attend classes on campus several days a week, UCR’s Online MBA will allow students to complete coursework remotely from their homes or workplaces. School officials said the program is aimed at professionals balancing demanding jobs, family obligations, or geographic barriers that make attending an on-campus MBA difficult.

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DON’T MISS: MEET THE MBA CLASS OF 2026: UC-RIVERSIDE ANDERSON GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

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Harvard Business School Names Class of 2026 Faculty Teaching Award Honorees

Harvard Business School: “Harvard Business School has announced the recipients of the 2026 Faculty Teaching Awards. This year’s honorees are Alberto Cavallo, Kristin Mugford, David Moss, and Meg Rithmire.

Presented annually during Class Day exercises, the Faculty Teaching Awards recognize faculty members who have had a significant impact on students through excellence in teaching and mentorship.

Students were asked to identify professors who have enhanced the learning experience and to reflect on which professor best demonstrated the following six criteria in both their Required Curriculum (RC) first year and Elective Curriculum (EC) second year:

1. Inspiration: transfers passion for the subject matter to students
2. Knowledge Transfer: makes difficult course material accessible to all students through clear explanations and demonstrated relevance
3. Accessibility: available to students outside the classroom on a personal and professional basis
4. Career Guidance: helps to identify industry contacts and evaluate potential career options
5. Quality of Life: helps to improve the quality of life on campus
6. Feedback: provides feedback that contributes to professional and personal development

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DON’T MISS: 2026 BEST 40-UNDER-40 BUSINESS PROFESSORS: MARIA ROCHE, HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL

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