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Blakely Fox Fender serves as the Associate Dean of the Else School of Management and Professor of Economics at Millsaps College. She holds the J. Armistead Brown Chair of Business Administration and directs the EMBA and MBA Programs, providing leadership in strategic planning, curriculum development, and institutional assessment while fostering real-world problem solving through initiatives like ELSEWORKS.
Her educational background includes:
- B.A. in Economics, Millsaps College, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
- M.S. in Economics, University of Texas at Austin
- Ph.D. in Economics, University of Texas at Austin
Dr. Fender's research centers on Labor Economics and Applied Microeconomics, with additional expertise in Microeconomics and Econometrics. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in business education, forensic economic analysis, and academic productivity, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to managerial decision-making and labor market dynamics.
Her publication history reveals consistent exploration of business education adaptation in resource-constrained environments, forensic economic methodologies in legal contexts, and the complex interplay between teaching responsibilities and research output among academics. These themes demonstrate her commitment to solving practical problems through rigorous economic analysis.
Her scientific recognition includes:
- Phi Beta Kappa membership
- Millsaps College Distinguished Professor Award (2020)
As an educator, Dr. Fender actively mentors students through ELSEWORKS—the entrepreneurial program she sponsors—and developed the Business Advantage Program for Professionals. Her administrative leadership in graduate business programs has significantly shaped Millsaps' educational offerings while maintaining strong community engagement through applied learning initiatives.
