Recently, Elizabethtown College announced the appointment of Dr. Hossein Varamini as Dean of the School of Business. With more than a quarter century of service to the College, Varamini brings a reputation of academic excellence, student mentorship, and global business insight to this new leadership role. Varamini will begin his role as Dean on July 1.

“I am deeply honored and incredibly excited to serve as the Dean at the School of Business at Elizabethtown College,” Varamini said. “Having spent the past 25 years teaching at Etown, I have seen firsthand the dedication of our students, the passion of our faculty, and the transformational power of an Etown education.”

Varamini currently serves as the Turnbull-Jamieson Endowed Chair and Professor of Finance and International Business at the College. He led the International Business program for 23 years, shaping it into a nationally recognized model of experiential learning and global engagement before returning to full-time teaching in the past two years. 

Known for his student-centered teaching and relationship-based learning philosophy, commitment to engaging students in real-world projects, and fostering deep mentorship, Varamini consistently connects his students with alumni and business leaders to provide real-world learning opportunities.

“As Etown’s School of Business moves forward, my vision is clear: We must prepare our students to navigate an increasingly global business landscape—one shaped by rapid technological advancements, sustainability challenges, and evolving market dynamics,” Varamini said.

His commitment to student success has earned him numerous accolades, including:

He is also the co-author of the textbook, “Global Business: An Economic, Social and Environmental Perspective” (now in its 3rd edition), and has published extensively in leading academic journals. Varamini has presented his research papers at numerous national and international academic conferences throughout his career. His research focuses on market efficiency, foreign direct investment, and foreign exchange markets, often in collaboration with students and colleagues.

He holds a Ph.D. from Kansas State University, an MBA from Phillips University, and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Tehran Business College.

“I invite our alumni, business leaders, and friends of the College to join us in shaping the next generation of business leaders at Etown through mentorship, internships, and industry collaborations,” Varamini said. “Together, we will ensure that Etown’s School of Business is not just keeping pace with change but leading it.”