Tom Turk returns to teaching after Chapman program rises up the ranks

Tom Turk is proud that during his five-year term as dean of Chapman University’s business school, its graduate program rose from 98th to 72nd on U.S. News and World Report’s annual ranking.

“We’ve risen in the rankings, strengthened the faculty, transformed our entrepreneurship programs, successfully launched a new master’s in real estate and expanded our impact on the academic and business community,” Turk told the Business Journal.

He noted the faculty grew 50% during his tenure, including adding several nationally known scholars. Turk also praised senior Associate Dean Candace Ybarra for being instrumental in the school’s transformation.

He’s most proud of the opportunities given to students to achieve their career goals.

Turk is returning to teaching management and strategy classes, stepping aside for new Dean Henrik Cronqvist.

“Henrik is a nationally recognized finance scholar—an area we’ve been building on in recent years,” Turk said. “He brings great energy and a wonderful interpersonal style to the role. I think he’s a perfect choice to take us to the next level of national prominence.”