Dear Members of the SUNY Oswego Community–
I write to share the news that Dr. Prabakar Kothandaraman, dean of the School of Business, will be leaving SUNY Oswego to assume the role of dean of the College of Business and Economics at Towson University in Maryland, effective July 2, 2025.
Since joining SUNY Oswego in 2019, Dean Kothandaraman has led the School of Business with vision and dedication. Under his leadership, the school has strengthened its AACSB accreditation; aligned the school more closely with industry practices by integrating cutting-edge content into the classroom; laid the groundwork for the forthcoming Center for Business Excellence and Transformation (CBET); and consistently fostered innovation to connect faculty expertise and student learning with community needs—promoting engagement and societal impact.
While we are saddened to see him leave, we take pride in his accomplishments and look forward to the contributions he will make at Towson University. Please join me in congratulating Dean Kothandaraman as he embarks on this next chapter in his professional journey.
Plans regarding interim leadership and the search for the next dean will be shared with the campus community in the coming weeks.
Remain well,
Peter O. Nwosu
President