Emily Barman

Emily Barman is Dean of The Graduate School and Vice Provost of Graduate Education at Loyola University Chicago, where she also holds the academic rank of Professor. She has a joint appointment in the Management Department at the Quinlan School of Business and is primarily affiliated with the Department of Sociology. Her leadership focuses on advancing graduate education through equity, inclusion, and professional development.

Her research lies at the intersection of organizational and economic sociology, with a focus on social entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and social impact. Drawing from interdisciplinary perspectives, her work examines how nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, and philanthropic actors navigate institutional constraints to create societal change. She has published extensively in top journals and authored two award-winning books in these areas.

Although specific publications are not listed, her body of work consistently engages with themes of moral economy, nonprofit governance, and the institutionalization of social innovation. Her research contributes to broader conversations in sociology, management, and public policy.

• Award-winning book on social entrepreneurship
• Award-winning book on philanthropy

Emily Barman has supervised or served on over two dozen Master’s and PhD thesis committees across Sociology, Social Work, and Management. While no specific grants are mentioned, her leadership roles suggest involvement in major institutional initiatives and funding strategies for graduate programs. Her work in graduate education policy emphasizes equitable access, holistic student support, and diversity enhancement.

She is actively involved in shaping graduate education at the university level and contributes to interdisciplinary research through her joint appointment in business and sociology. Her dual role as administrator and scholar positions her at the forefront of innovation in both academic leadership and sociological research.