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May 2, 2019

NC State Names New Dean of Poole College of Management

Frank Buckless has been named Stephen P. Zelnak Jr. Dean of NC State Poole College of Management after a nationwide search, effective on July 1.

Aug 10, 2018

A Conversation with Dean Buckless

As the 2018-19 academic year gets under way, we talked with Dr. Frank Buckless, interim dean and KPMG Professor of Accounting, about his optimism and excitement for the year ahead.

Annette L. Ranft, Poole College's fourth dean, at doorway to the college's Career Center.

Jul 16, 2018

Poole College Dean Annette L. Ranft: Open Communication, Strategic Leadership

Annette L. Ranft exemplified think and do during her two years as Poole College’s fourth dean.

Jun 18, 2018

Leadership Change in Poole College

Annette L. Ranft, dean and Stephen P. Zelnak Jr. Chair in the NC State Poole College of Management, is leaving NC State at the end of July. Frank Buckless, currently associate dean for faculty and academic affairs in the college and KPMG Professor of Accounting, was appointed as interim dean, effective August 1, 2018.

Aug 16, 2016

Spotlight on Poole College of Management Dean Annette Ranft

Annette Ranft comes to campus after serving as senior associate dean of academic affairs at the University of Tennessee’s Haslam College of Business. We sat down with Ranft to discuss her experience and how she plans to build upon the Poole College of Management’s success.

Nelson Hall, home to the NC State Poole College of Management

Jan 11, 2016

NC State Names New Dean of Poole College of Management

Annette Ranft will lead the Poole College of Management. She begins her post on July 1.