Richard E. Sorensen
Richard E. Sorensen | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 28, 1942 |
| Died | December 29, 2020 (aged 78) |
| Occupation | Academic administrator |
| Known for | Dean of both the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech |
Richard E. Sorensen was an American academic administrator who was the former dean of both the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech and Appalachian State University’s business school. He had been a dean for over 40 years before his retirement.[1][2] He was also a professor emeritus at Virginia Tech.[3]
Early years and education
He graduated from Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute with a BS, and did his MBA and PhD at NYU Stern.[4]
Recognition and legacy
Several faculty fellowships and chair endowments are named after him.[5][6][7] He was formally honored in the Virginia State Capitol by the Virginia General Assembly.[8] In 2015 AACSB International had appointed him as special advisor.[9]
References
- ^ "Pamplin College of Business Dean Richard E. Sorensen to retire next year | Virginia Tech News | Virginia Tech". Vtnews.vt.edu. March 27, 2012. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
- ^ "HJ583: Commending Richard E. Sorensen". Richmond Sunlight. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
- ^ "Richard E. Sorensen honored with emeritus status | Virginia Tech News | Virginia Tech". Vtnews.vt.edu. June 10, 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
- ^ "Pamplin College of Business". Pamplin.vt.edu. Archived from the original on May 13, 2015. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
- ^ "Rajesh Bagchi named Richard E. Sorensen Junior Faculty Fellow | Virginia Tech News | Virginia Tech". Vtnews.vt.edu. June 4, 2015. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
- ^ "Janine Hiller named Richard E. Sorensen Professor of Finance | Virginia Tech News | Virginia Tech". Vtnews.vt.edu. April 10, 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
- ^ "Pamplin College of Business". Pamplin.vt.edu. March 14, 2013. Archived from the original on June 20, 2015. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
- ^ "Pamplin Dean Richard E. Sorensen commended by Virginia General Assembly | Virginia Tech News | Virginia Tech". Vtnews.vt.edu. February 12, 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2015.
- ^ "AACSB International Appoints Richard E. Sorensen of Virginia Tech as Special Advisor for Emerging Economies". Prweb.com. Archived from the original on August 1, 2015. Retrieved June 18, 2015.