Dean's Last Word
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Economies fluctuate, markets shift, technology disrupts, the workforce evolves. In business, as in life, change is inevitable –and those who are prepared to adapt, innovate, and lead with purpose are the ones who thrive. At Harbert, we see this evolution and growth play out every day. We are the largest college on Auburn’s campus—and growing. That scale presents both responsibility and opportunity. Thousands of students have placed their futures in our hands, trusting that we will educate, train and prepare them for success. That’s a big job, one that demands state of the art facilities, world class faculty, inspiring mentors, practical, applied learning and comprehensive professional development. But these demands are actually the opportunities that shape us. We’re continually enhancing our physical infrastructure. Our distinguished faculty create the research that that leads business thought. In the marketplace, that knowledge equips today’s organizations to anticipate disruption and succeed. In the classroom, it inspires tomorrow’s business leaders.
Our alumni, across industries and around the world, lead with creativity, meet the market’s most pressing challenges and return to Harbert to support the next generation of business leaders. Our centers and institutes extend the influence of the college to the benefit of industries and communities, and collectively our faculty, staff and alumni create a rich student experience that is distinctly Harbert. Our vision—to be a premier business school globally recognized for academic excellence and bold thinking—is becoming a reality through the collective accomplishments of our people. I invite you to carry forward an idea that defines Harbert: success in today’s environment is not about stepping back from change but leaning into it. Prepare, adapt, innovate, and grow. That spirit —bold, resilient, and unafraid— shapes the future of business. It is the spirit that defines Harbert College of Business.
JENNIFER MUELLER-PHILLIPS Dean and Wells Fargo Professor Harbert College of Business
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