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Barron H. Harvey serves as the Associate Provost for Academic Innovation and Strategic Initiatives at Howard University, a position he assumed on July 1, 2020, while holding the title of Dean Emeritus of the Howard University School of Business after 26 years as Dean. He remains a tenured full professor in the Department of Accounting and was the first Frank Ross/KPMG Endowed Professor in Accounting since 2007. His responsibilities encompass New Academic Program Approval Review, Online Programs Strategy, and Strategic Partnerships.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Management Theory from University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- MBA in Accounting from University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Dr. Harvey's research centers on Accounting with significant contributions to Organizational Behavior, Management Theory, and Business Education innovation. His leadership propelled the Howard University School of Business to #1 ranking by Princeton Review for minority opportunities for 14 consecutive years, top 50 placements by Bloomberg BusinessWeek, and recognition as the top-ranked minority business school in the U.S. for two decades. His work emphasizes HBCU advancement and accreditation excellence.
His distinguished honors include:
- Educator of the Year by NABA (twice)
- Milton-Wilson Dean’s Award by National HBCU Dean’s Roundtable
- Washington Business Journal Minority Business Leader Award
- NAMD H. Naylor Fitzhugh Humanitarian Award
- Beta Gamma Sigma Richard D. Irwin Faculty Fellowship
- NACIE appointment by Secretary Gary Locke
Dr. Harvey has held critical administrative roles including Director of Graduate Programs, Departmental Chairperson, and Interim Dean. While specific doctoral advisees and research grants aren't documented in the source material, his institutional impact through AACSB accreditations and national initiatives demonstrates profound influence on business education infrastructure and policy.
He founded the National HBCU Business Dean’s Roundtable, Washington Consortium School of Business Research Forum, and African Venture Capital Association, and currently leads the Howard Forward initiative for academic excellence enhancement.
