Author Archives: Chris Earley
Krannert innovators impact global manufacturing
Our focus at the Krannert School of Management is to integrate science, technology and engineering with a global business education. Combining these disciplines sparks innovative solutions to the world’s most difficult business problems. In no area has this collaboration had a bigger impact than in manufacturing. Krannert and manufacturing have a notable history and even [...]
Alumni play a critical role in Krannert’s success
It’s obvious that faculty, administration and staff are critical to the success of the Krannert School of Management in providing exceptional educational opportunities to the next generation of global business leaders. What may not be quite as apparent is that our alumni play a critical role as well. I have been very fortunate in the [...]
Experiential learning key component of Krannert education
Flipping the classroom, integrating work practices into the lecture hall, emerging students into field work are just a few of the new approaches being taken in business education. While graduates of the Krannert School of Management are known for their strong analytical insight and global leadership skills, an additional hallmark of their education is honing [...]
Leadership programs part of Krannert’s global business education
At the Purdue Krannert School of Management we educate tomorrow’s global business leaders. It is our focus, our passion and our purpose. In our increasingly complex global business environment, students need more than a top-ranked academic program and stellar classroom performance to achieve career success. Students must demonstrate leadership aptitude, networking proficiency and cultural understanding [...]
Reflecting on the life of one of Purdue University’s finest
Dear Purdue and Krannert Community, I had originally thought about writing my blog about some recent adventures with our partners and alums in India and I’ll do this in the near future. But I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on the recent passing of one of our outstanding colleagues and educators, Professor Arnie [...]
Purdue Entrepreneurship Bootcamp prepares veterans with disabilities for startup success
We recently celebrated Veterans Day – a day to honor our military veterans and the sacrifices they have made on behalf of our nation. We have called on these men and women to serve in Afghanistan, Iraq and in conflicts around the world. As veterans, we call on them again to apply their leadership, discipline [...]
Ultimate global education: 7 universities partner for dual MBA degree
In the most recent ranking by BloombergBusinessWeek, the Krannert School of Management is ranked #2 in the USA for its international diversity and among the top 1% in the world. We prepare students with analytical insight and leadership skills needed to meet tomorrow’s global business challenges. All of our activities, courses and programs are focused on [...]
The Krannert School of Management: a premier, globally recognized leader in business education
There are so many reasons I am proud to be the dean of the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University. Through this blog I would like to share some of those reasons with you, and tell you about the people and programs that make the Krannert School of Management a premier, globally recognized leader [...]