UE Names New Associate Deans for Business and Engineering Schools
Evansville, Ind. (05/13/2025) — Dr. Suresh Immanuel, incoming dean of the University of Evansville's (UE) College of Business and Engineering, has announced two key leadership appointments, effective June 1.
Dr. Yolanda Obaze, Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management, has been named Associate Dean of the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration, and Dr. Jared Fulcher, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, has been named Associate Dean of the School of Engineering and Computer Science.
"These appointments reflect a bold step forward as we continue to strengthen the synergy between our business and engineering disciplines," said Dr. Immanuel. "Dr. Obaze and Dr. Fulcher are accomplished educators who will play an instrumental role in advancing the mission and vision of our College and the respective Schools they represent. I also want to extend my sincere gratitude to Dr. Ben Johnson for his outstanding service as Associate Dean of the Schroeder Family School of Business Administration and his continued contributions as a valued faculty member."
Dr. Obaze holds the Guthrie May Endowed Chair in Business and serves as Director of the Center for Logistics and Supply Chain Management at UE. She joined the faculty as an expert in logistics and supply chain management and has played a foundational role in launching and developing the program. She teaches both core and elective courses, oversees the center's operations, and fosters industry partnerships that benefit both students and the broader community.
Dr. Jared Fulcher is a dedicated educator in the Mechanical Engineering program, where he has taught for several years and helped shape the curriculum and experiential learning opportunities for students. Known for his collaborative leadership style and commitment to student success, Dr. Fulcher has contributed to key initiatives that bridge the gap between engineering theory and real-world application.
The University of Evansville is a private, comprehensive university with a solid foundation in the arts and sciences and professional schools in business, engineering, education, and health sciences. Established in 1854, UE is recognized across the globe for its rich tradition of innovative, academic excellence and dynamic campus community of #Changemakers.
Home of the Purple Aces, UE is located in the southwestern region of Indiana and offers over 75 majors, 17 Division I sports, and a unique study abroad experience at Harlaxton, the University's very own Victorian manor located in the countryside of England. For more information, please visit evansville.edu.
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