Who’s Hugh? Written and designed by Izzy Keller Assistant Digital Editor
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n his first message to the Ohio University community after being appointed the university’s next president, Hugh Sherman spoke about his previous positions at Ohio U, his time spent there and the accomplishments of Ohio U – the institution, its alumni, its faculty and its students. “I look forward to working with you, making every effort to do so in partnership and with transparency,” Sherman said in his video message to students and faculty. “To ensure that we continue to deliver a truly outstanding educational experience that impacts our students for life.” If not acquainted with Ohio U’s College of Business, the name “Hugh Sherman” may be an unfamiliar one. Sherman has spent over two decades at Ohio U after a switch from the private sector to academics in 1995 when he joined Ohio U’s staff as an assistant professor of management. From there, Sherman went up in the ranks within the College of Business, serving in several high profile roles before becoming the College of Business’ dean, as well as the Corlett Chair of Strategy and Senior Economic Policy fellow at the Voinovich School in 2007. Sherman stayed in those roles until stepping down January 2021 with the intent to return as a faculty member within the College of Business. His staff biography on Ohio U’s website credits Sherman with leading the College of Business successfully in his 13 years serving as dean. Under Sherman’s
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leadership, the college was in the top 50 of undergraduate business colleges across the United States, added three more academic centers and doubled the number of enrolled students, according to an OHIO News release. Cary Cooper, Ohio U Board of Trustees chairman, shared his thoughts on why the Board of Trustees selected Sherman during this transitional period. “Hugh Sherman is a respected leader who accomplished a great deal during his time as dean of the College of Business and will make an excellent President during this time of transition,” Cooper said in an Ohio U news release regarding Sherman’s appointment in May. “My fellow Trustees and I have every confidence that Dr. Sherman will not only provide continuity, but also be an inspiring and strategic leader for the institution for the next two years. We are
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