Eight faculty members were recognized for their outstanding contributions in research, teaching, and service, and another has been appointed director of the Singelyn Graduate School of Business.
These milestones represent more than individual success—they affirm the college’s mission to deliver innovative, polytechnic business education and highlight the collective momentum driving CBA and SGSB forward.
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| Nastaran Simarasl |
Nastaran Simarasl, associate professor of strategic management and entrepreneurship, was recently appointed as director of the Singelyn Graduate School of Business, where she will serve 700 graduate students across a diverse portfolio of strong programs, including MBA, MS in Business Analytics, Human Resources Leadership, Financial Analytics, Information Systems, Digital Supply Chain Management, Digital Marketing, and Accounting.
In addition to Simarasl’s appointment, eight faculty members were recognized for their valuable contributions in research, teaching, and service.
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| Carrie Shu Shang |
In the Finance, Real Estate, and Law department, Carrie Shu Shang was promoted to associate professor.
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| Jared Oakley | Megan Good |
The International Business and Marketing department celebrated two milestones: Jared Oakley’s promotion to full professor and Megan Good’s promotion to associate professor.
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| Candice Huynh | Alireza Yazdani |
In the Technology and Operations Management department, Candice Huynh was promoted to full professor and Alireza Yazdani was promoted to associate professor.
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| Zeynep Aytug | Trayan Kushev |
In Management and Human Resources, Zeynep Aytug and Trayan Kushev were promoted to full professor.
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| Iman Hemmatian | Denis Iurchenko |
Iman Hemmatian and Denis Iurchenko were promoted to associate professors.
The combined accomplishments of these faculty members help to nurture a culture where achievement, collaboration, and innovation thrive side by side. Faculty members are advancing research that shapes the future of business while mentoring students through hands-on learning, and staff members are ensuring the foundation for success remains strong at every level.
