History of the College of Business

John L. Grove College of Business celebrates success on three levels:

• 70 years of teaching business
• 35 years since the College of Business was established
• 25 years the business programs maintained the AACSB accreditation
• AACSB accreditation reaffirmed for business programs
• MBA program receives AACSB accreditation

• Twenty-fifth anniversary of AACSB accreditation

• First class MBA students graduated in May 2004.
• First courses offered through the University's Distance Education Program

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) program established
• New undergraduate business core curriculum introduced

• Dr. Stephen J. Holoviak appointed to the position of Dean of the College
• New business minor approved for non-business majors

• Grove Hall dedicated and open for business

• Ground breaking ceremonies for Grove Hall held on February 3

• The John L. Grove College of Business again received reaffirmation of accreditation of its programs by AACSB International -The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

• The College was renamed the John L. Grove College of Business at dedication ceremonies on April 8, 1993.

• Dr. James A. Pope appointed to the position of Dean of the College.

• Dean Joseph Hunt stepped down as Dean of the College of Business to become a member of the Economics faculty.
• Dr. Ruth Armstrong served one year as interim dean.

• MBA program phase-out began.

• The College of Business is reaccredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

• The College of Business Associates Program was developed to recognize the firms and individuals who provide financial support to the College of Business.

• Shippensburg State College became Shippensburg University and the School of Business became the College of Business.

• Undergraduate degree programs in the School of Business received national accreditation from AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
• The Center for Management and Economics was renamed the Harry Rankin Frehn Center for Management. Dr. Joseph Hunt appointed as Dean.

• Dr. Joseph Hunt appointed to serve as interim dean.

• Dr. James Robinson appointed to serve as dean.

• Dr. Myron Gable serves two years as interim dean.
• The Center for Management and Economics was started.

• Ephraim P. Smith selected to be the first Dean of the School of Business.

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is established.

• The School of Business is founded.

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree program is begun.

• Master's degree program in Business Education is created.

• Concentration in Business Education is offered within the Teacher Education program of Shippensburg State College.

• Business Education Program approved