University of Vermont

Vikas Anand Brings Future‑Focused Leadership As New Dean of Grossman School

Vikas Anand has just been appointed as the next dean of the University of Vermont’s Grossman School of Business, and he’s entering at a pivotal moment in time for business education.

“Dr. Anand’s extensive background as a researcher, an educator, and an administrative leader makes him an excellent choice to lead the Grossman School of Business,” says UVM President Marlene Tromp

ANAND’S EXPERTISE ALIGNS WITH WHAT BUSINESS SCHOOLS NEED NOW

Anand’s portfolio of experiences makes him an exceptional candidate to lead at the business school. His work is in sustainability, AI‑focused programming, global study initiatives, and he’s someone who sees business education as a living system. He holds a Ph.D. in Management from Arizona State University and has been published in 28 peer‑reviewed publications, while receiving more than 6,000 citations. As a whole, he has taught at the undergraduate, MBA, and PhD levels.

As Forbes contributor Irma Becerra has said, the most forward‑thinking schools are reinventing themselves for the AI era. In the process, they are leaning into experiential learning, global immersion, and data‑centric coursework. At the same time, employers are increasingly pushing for graduates who can think analytically, work fluently with AI, and move comfortably across disciplines. Considering these factors, Anand’s background will prepare him to make sure UVM’s business students are meeting those expectations.

A RECORD OF TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP

At NC State’s Poole College of Management, where he currently serves as Associate Dean for Academic Programs, Anand has overseen enrollment rise, curricula evolve, and student outcomes strengthen. This has translated into national rankings and strong employment metrics.

His earlier tenure at the University of Arkansas shows the same pattern of forward‑looking reinvention. Anand helped design a reimagined MBA curriculum, launched new master’s programs centered on experiential learning, and expanded EMBA enrollment from 120 to 200 students. He also led the George W. Edwards III Career Center, managing a $5.6 million endowment and building pathways that connected academic learning with real‑world momentum.

“We’re thrilled to welcome him and to bring his skills, experience, and innovative energy to the academic leadership team at UVM,” says Tromp.

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