Zarb School of Business

Endowed Chairs and Distinguished Professorships

The Walter H. "Bud" Miller Distinguished Professorship in Business

Lenaghan

The Walter H. "Bud" Miller Distinguished Professorship in Business, established in 1980 in recognition of Mr. Miller's business acumen, community involvement and concern for higher education. Its purpose is to foster teaching, research, and training in the field of marketing and management. The Professorship is currently held by Dr. Janet A. Lenaghan, a faculty member who has a distinguished record of teaching and scholarship in the field of business.

Dr. Janet A. Lenaghan
Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship
Phone: 516-463-5676
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The Robert E. Brockway Endowed Distinguished Professorship

Zhang

The Robert E. Brockway Endowed Distinguished Professorship was established in 2007 in honor of the former Hofstra marketing professor, Board of Trustees member, and chairman and CEO of Olympus Corporation. This distinguished professorship was endowed by Mr. Brockway’s son, Peter C. Brockway. This professorship is currently held by Dr. Yong Zhang.

Dr. Yong Zhang
Professor of Marketing, International Business, and Legal Studies
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The Chaykin Endowed Chair in Accounting

Polimeni

The Chaykin Endowed Chair in Accounting was established in 1990 through the proceeds from the Chaykin continuing professional education programs at Hofstra University. Professor Irving J. Chaykin is a nationally prominent professor of accounting and founder of the Chaykin CPA Review Program. The Chair was established to encourage and reward excellence in research and teaching. The Chair is currently held by Dr. Ralph S. Polimeni, a faculty member with a distinguished background in the field of accounting.

Dr. Ralph S. Polimeni
Professor of Accounting
Phone: 516-463-5685
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The RMI Distinguished Professorship in Business

Boonghee Yoo

The RMI Distinguished Professorship in Business was established in 1989 through the generosity of several noted retailers and retail-related firms. It is designed to promote teaching, research, and training in the fields of retailing and retail management. The Professorship is currently held by Dr. Boonghee Yoo.

Dr. Boonghee Yoo
Professor of Marketing, International Business, and Legal Studies
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The Cypres Family Distinguished Professorship in Legal Studies in Business

Boonghee Yoo

The Cypres Family Distinguished Professorship in Legal Studies in Business in the Frank G. Zarb School of Business shall be awarded to a full professor in the Zarb School of Business who is a member of the Accounting, Taxation and Legal Studies in Business Department. The recipient should have a national reputation for scholarship in legal studies in business (business law). The recipient should have excellent service to the Zarb School of Business and the University and should be licensed to practice law. The Professorship is currently held by Professor Victor Lopez.

Victor Lopez, JD
Professor of Marketing, International Business, and Legal Studies
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The Brodlieb Distinguished Professorship in Business

Mathur

The Brodlieb Distinguished Professorship in Business was established in 1984 through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Brodlieb (Ken and Judy) and Theodore Brodlieb. The Brodliebs firmly believe in a business developing a close relationship with the surrounding community and its responsibility to society in general. This gift reflects their especially strong commitment to quality higher education on Long Island. The Professorship is currently held by Dr. Anil Mathur.

Dr. Anil Mathur
Professor of Marketing, International Business, and Legal Studies, Chair
Phone: 516-463-2386
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The Chaykin Distinguished Professorship in Accounting

Burke

The Chaykin Distinguished Professorship in Accounting was established in 1989 through the proceeds from the Chaykin continuing professional education programs at Hofstra University. Professor Irving J. Chaykin was a nationally prominent professor of accounting and a founder of the Chaykin CPA Review Program. The Professorship is currently held by Dr. Jacqueline Burke.

Dr. Jacqueline Burke
Professor of Accounting, Chair
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The Mel Weitz Distinguished Professorship in Business

Comer

The Mel Weitz Distinguished Professorship in Business was established in 1982 in recognition of Mr. Weitz’s accomplishments in the field of business, his involvement in humanitarian causes and his dedication to higher education on Long Island. The Professorship is currently held by Dr. Debra R. Comer.

Dr. Debra R. Comer
Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship
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The C.V. Starr Distinguished Professorship in Finance and Investment Banking

Burke

The C.V. Starr Distinguished Professorship in Finance and Investment Banking was established in 2004 by the Starr Foundation, supporting its ongoing relationship with Hofstra and acknowledging the critical discipline of investment banking operations and capital raising. The C.V. Starr Endowed Distinguished Professorship in Finance and Investment Banking is awarded to a finance department faculty member engaged in ongoing scholarly research and production and other professional activities. The Professorship is currently held by Dr. Ahmet Karagozoglu.

Dr. Ahmet K. Karagozoglu
Professor of Finance
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The C.V. Starr Distinguished Professorship in Finance and International Financial Services

Burke

The C.V. Starr Distinguished Professorship in Finance and International Financial Services was established in 2003 by the Starr Foundation, supporting its ongoing relationship with Hofstra and acknowledging the critical discipline of global financial and business education. The C.V. Starr Endowed Distinguished Professorship in Finance and International Financial Services is awarded to a finance department faculty member engaged in ongoing scholarly research and production and other professional activities. The Professorship is currently held by Dr. Ehsan Nikbakht.

Dr. Ehsan Nikbakht
Professor of Finance
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The Robert F. Dall Distinguished Professorship in Business

Burke

The Robert F. Dall Distinguished Professorship in Business was established by Robert F. Dall in 1989. Robert F. Dall is a Hofstra alumnus and a Hofstra trustee who has had a prominent career in finance and investments. The Professorship is currently held by Dr. Andrew Spieler.

Dr. Andrew Spieler
Professor of Finance
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The Lawrence A. Stessin Distinguished Professorship in Business History

Burke

The Lawrence A. Stessin Distinguished Professorship in Business History was established in 1989 through the generosity of Lawrence Stessin, Professor Emeritus of Management, in support of his relationship with Hofstra and acknowledging the importance of outstanding scholars bringing added strength to the university’s faculty and educational programs. This Professorship is currently held by Dr. Edward Zychowicz.

Dr. Edward J. Zychowicz
Professor of Finance, Chair
Phone: 516-463-5784
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