Southeastern appoints Lopez Dean of College of Business
Friday, August 12, 2022
by: Tonya Lowentritt 
HAMMOND – Tara’ Lopez, a member of the Southeastern Louisiana University faculty
for 15 years, has been named dean of the College of Business.
Her appointment is pending approval by the University of Louisiana System Board
of Supervisors.
“Dr. Lopez is a hands-on, visionary leader who understands the needs of our students,
faculty, and external stakeholders,” said Provost and Vice President for Academic
Affairs Tena L. Golding. “She has a tremendous work ethic, a strong commitment to
collaboration and an appreciation of the power of communication. I am confident that
Dr. Lopez is the right choice for leading our College of Business now and well into
the future.”
Lopez, a professor of marketing, has served as interim dean of the college since
Aug. 1, 2021. As interim dean, she implemented the Fall Business Browse event in conjunction
with Meet the Firms, where 26 employers attended; secured a $40,000 grant for the
Global Learning Classroom installed this spring; secured a $13,000 donation for the
Multimedia and Distance Learning Studio installed this spring; and developed a community
sponsorship program that raised $15,000 supporting College of Business scholarships,
internships and events.
She is also the co-founder and has served as the co-director of the Professional
Sales program from 2018-2021, served as director of the Panama’ Bilingue Program at
Southeastern from 2014-2020, and is the co-founder and has served as co-director of
the Business in Panama’ International Study Abroad program since 2008.
The Southeastern College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the world’s largest business education alliance.
More than 2,000 students are enrolled in six undergraduate degree programs, an MBA
program and an Executive MBA program.
