Fisher College of Business: “The Ohio State University has named Aravind Chandrasekaran dean of the Max M. Fisher College of Business, pending Board of Trustees approval.

“Chandrasekaran has served as interim dean of the college since June 2025, building on more than 15 years as a faculty member, scholar and academic leader at the college. He will also continue to hold the John W. Berry, Sr. Chair in Business.

“’AC has demonstrated a deep commitment to Fisher and a clear understanding of the role a great business college in Ohio can play,’ said interim Executive Vice President and Provost Trevor Brown. ‘During his time as interim dean, he has generated incredible excitement and momentum around a number of priorities that are positioning business students for personal and professional success.’

“Since joining Ohio State in 2009, Chandrasekaran has earned widespread respect as an award-winning scholar, author of two books, and expert in healthcare operations, AI and process innovation. He brings extensive administrative experience from prior leadership roles across the college’s graduate and executive programs, and his leadership has strengthened areas central to Fisher’s continued advancement and is vital to the university’s broader ambitions.”

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Purdue Daniels Receives $42-Million Gift To Name New Flagship Building

Purdue University: “Purdue University has received a $42 million commitment from longtime benefactor and alumnus Roland G. Parrish to name the new flagship facility within the Mitch Daniels School of Business. The building, which is set to open in fall 2027, will be called the Roland G. Parrish Hall of Business.

This gift represents the largest contribution from an individual for a facility in university history.

“Roland Parrish exemplifies what is possible when talent, determination and a Purdue education come together,” Purdue interim President Mitch Daniels said. “His remarkable success as an entrepreneur and business leader, coupled with his lifelong commitment to investing in students and strengthening Purdue, has made an enduring impact on our university. We are honored that his name will be associated with the home of the Daniels School of Business and the students whose futures will be shaped there.”

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Wharton’s Admissions Dean on the Team-Based Discussion

Wharton School: “Our team has just wrapped up reading Round 1 applications for the Wharton MBA Class of 2029, and we’re getting ready to invite applicants to participate in our Team-Based Discussion (TBD). This year marks a milestone for us: 15 years of the TBD as part of Wharton’s MBA admissions process.

When we originally sat down with Wharton faculty to rethink our interview format, research showed that traditional one-on-one behavioral interviews weren’t quite enough to predict true talent. A skills-based, observable group interview felt like a natural choice. What we landed on was something pretty different: six applicants, all given the same prompt ahead of time, coming together for a timed discussion with a shared goal. It gave us the opportunity to see how candidates communicate, engage with others, and work toward an outcome in real time. That gives us insight into qualities that can be difficult to see elsewhere in the application.

As I reflect on what we’ve learned, I’m reminded of just how valuable the TBD has become in helping us identify talent and in building each incoming class.”

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Oklahoma Price Opening New Center for the Business of Sports and Entertainment 

University of Oklahoma: “Bringing together the University of Oklahoma’s unique institutional strengths, the Michael F. Price College of Business announced Wednesday the launch of the Center for the Business of Sports and Entertainment.

The Center will develop the next generation of leaders and help organizations thrive in the rapidly evolving global sports, media and entertainment industries. More than simply studying the current states of these industries, the Center will help shape their futures by developing talent, generating practical insights and solving real-world business challenges.

As an umbrella organization for existing Price College of Business programs, the Center will both house and expand offerings such as the undergraduate sports business major and minor, the undergraduate certificate in esports, the graduate certificate in sports business, and non-degree executive education programs geared toward future athletic directors, among others.

The Center will also support growing the college’s sports industry faculty and increasing thought leadership. Associate professor of sports business Sean Daly, Ph.D., who has decades of industry experience, will lead the Center’s operations.”

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