Emory & Henry is remodeling Carriger Hall to house the new School of Business on the Emory campus. The first step toward that end was the demolition of Matthews Hall to make room for significant upgrades to Carriger and an updated outdoor space for the entire campus to enjoy. Until the renovation is complete, McGlothlin Street Hall will be home to the Business Department.
Emmett Tracy, Ph.D. has been named founding dean of the new School, bringing to the program extensive senior-level management experience and experience pioneering strategic improvements and enhancing academic and social programs across higher education. Most recently, he served as executive vice president of academic affairs and dean of the School of Business at the African Leadership University.
Tracy brings the elements of an entrepreneur, an international executive administrator and a digital transformational leader to the School. He has pioneered strategic improvements enhancing academic and social programs across tertiary education. He has focused on practical, value-driven engagements with international corporate partners and created numerous academic and research opportunities with Fortune 500 companies.
Prior to his work at the School of Business at the African Leadership University, Tracy served at the highly ranked Hult International Business School as dean of postgraduate studies for the Cambridge (Mass.) campus. Tracy received his Ph.D. at the University of Dublin, Trinity College, Ireland.
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You can feel the energy as you walk into the modern interior of the building, formerly known as the Ampersand Center, and now the new van Vlissingen Center for Career and Professional Development (VVC). The ampersands painted on the wall are still relevant as the Career Center is all about connections. But, there are new faces, new ideas and fresh perspectives that lead the work of the Center.
Dr. Laurie Anne Ferguson has been named Founding Dean of the Emory & Henry School of Nursing offering extensive experience in the nursing profession in both education and clinical work. Most recently, Dr. Ferguson served as dean of the College of Nursing and Health and director of the School of Nursing at Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana.