LONGTIME BUSINESS PROFESSOR RETIRES

Dr. Linda McMullen, Ely R. Callaway Sr. Business Professor and Chair, retired in May after 25 years of service to LaGrange College.

First arriving at LaGrange as Director of LaGrange’s evening college in 1999, she became an Assistant Professor of Management in 2004, and then Associate Professor and Chair of the Business Department. Dr. McMullen also served as co-director of the college’s Cornerstone First Year Experience program from 2019-2021.

“Our students have been the primary beneficiary of Dr. McMullen’s skills and advocacy,” said Dr. Brian Peterson, Vice President for Academic Affairs.

During her tenure, she was awarded the United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry Exemplary Teacher Award in 2015 and 2023. She also received the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Region 3 Teacher of Excellence and Best in Region honors.