We bid a fond farewell to long-time members of our faculty, and thank Chet, Frank, and Deb for their service to our students and our school.

Professor Frank Budnick

Professor and former CBA Dean Frank Budnick, who recently retired from the College of Business Administration after 44 years, believes in the importance of community service. To honor his years of service, the Frank and Deborah Budnick Scholarship was created to promote public/community service as a core value of the College. The scholarship will support a CBA junior or senior who maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrates significant involvement in public/community service as a student at the College. Preference will be given to a student with documented financial need. Read more about the scholarship fund.
View photos from Professor Budnick’s retirement party.

Professor Chet Hickox

Congratulations to Professor Chet Hickox who received the Faculty Excellence award at the University’s 18th Annual Diversity Awards. Now after 35 years of teaching and service, Chet will be retiring when his summer courses are completed this year. This professor’s flashy bow ties and his coin tosses sure will be missed by students, faculty and staff alike.

View photos from Professor Hickox’s retirement event.

Lecturer Deborah Rose

Thank you to Deborah Rose, CPA, who has taught accounting courses since 1978 and received an Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award in 2013. Deb is a partner with Loescher, Rose & Co., CPAs. Deb has 33 years of public accounting experience, nine of which were with Deloitte, Haskins and Sells and Arthur Young & Company. We wish Deb well and offer our thanks for her many years of service to our business students and the College.