Patrick Hopkins, the next dean of the Indiana University Kelley School of Business.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Patrick E. Hopkins has been appointed dean of the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, effective March 17, 2025. A distinguished member of the Kelley faculty since 1995 and current vice dean, Hopkins is an accomplished leader in business education with extensive experience in both academia and industry. He succeeds Ash Soni, who is concluding a two-year tenure as dean and will return to the faculty after a sabbatical leave.
“Patrick is taking the helm of one of Indiana University’s most renowned programs,” said Pamela Whitten, president of Indiana University. “The Kelley School of Business has extraordinary faculty who provide a world-class educational experience for our exceptional students. As dean, I am confident that Dr. Hopkins will navigate the new opportunities in higher education to raise Kelley to new heights.”
IU President Pamela Whitten
In his new position as dean, Hopkins will oversee the academic and administrative operations of the Kelley School of Business at both the Bloomington and Indianapolis campuses. His priorities will include enhancing the school’s global impact, strengthening its dual-campus structure and driving forward the school’s student-centered vision for the future of business education. He will also continue Kelley’s global leadership in online and innovative educational programs and deepen the school’s connections with alumni and corporate partners to offer unparalleled learning experiences for students.
“We are excited to welcome Pat as the new leader of the Kelley School of Business,” said Rahul Shrivastav, IU Bloomington provost and executive vice president. “As dean, he will be pivotal in strengthening Kelley’s reputation as an entrepreneurial, globally minded leader. Aligned with the IU 2030 Strategic Plan, Kelley will continue to expand its impactful corporate partnerships and provide students with unparalleled experiential learning opportunities, ensuring they are prepared to lead in an ever-evolving global marketplace.”
Hopkins’s leadership will also focus on ensuring that the school advances its mission to transform the lives of students, organizations and society through groundbreaking faculty research and service. The Kelley School of Business has been a longtime leader in interdisciplinary collaboration and experiential and project-based learning, and Hopkins is committed to building upon these strengths.
“With campuses in both Bloomington and Indianapolis, Kelley is uniquely positioned to graduate the business leaders of tomorrow for our city, state and region,” said Latha Ramchand, IU Indianapolis inaugural chancellor and executive vice president. “IU Indianapolis Provost Gladden and I look forward to partnering with Pat to strengthen integration between our campuses and advance the school’s mission of excellence in business education and innovation.”
Kelley’s strong connections with alumni and the business community, along with its globally recognized online programs, provide a rich foundation for future growth. As the Kelley School moves forward under Hopkins’s leadership, it will continue to leverage its growing business partnerships to expand its offerings and provide students with the skills and experience needed to lead in the dynamic world of business.
“I am honored to serve as the next dean of the Kelley School of Business,” Hopkins said. “Kelley has long been a leader in shaping the future of business education, driven by groundbreaking research and faculty leadership in their disciplines. I look forward to collaborating with our exceptional faculty, staff and students to further strengthen Kelley’s academic rigor, expand our research contributions and continue to enhance our impact both in the classroom and beyond.”
Hopkins has been a member of the Kelley School faculty since 1995, earning tenure in 2002 and being promoted to full professor of accounting in 2010. He has held a variety of academic roles, including a visiting associate professor at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. Prior to joining Indiana University, Hopkins worked at the University of Texas at Austin as a teaching and research assistant and served as a lecturer and undergraduate academic advisor at the University of Florida’s Fisher School of Accounting.
At the Kelley School, Hopkins has served numerous leadership roles, including vice dean, executive associate dean of academic programs and Conrad Prebys professor, chair of undergraduate programs, Glaubinger Chair for Undergraduate Leadership and chair of graduate accounting programs and SungKyunKwan professor.
With an extensive academic background and research focus on professional judgment, decision-making and the effects of accounting and auditing in capital markets, Hopkins is recognized for his work in these fields, which are critical to the evolving landscape of business. He earned a doctorate in accounting from the University of Texas at Austin, with minors in psychology and statistics, and holds both a master’s and bachelor’s in accountancy from the University of Florida, graduating with the highest honors. Hopkins is also a Certified Public Accountant, having earned the Elijah Watt Sells Award in 1987.
Founded in 1920, the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University is one of the largest and most prestigious business schools in the world. With campuses in Bloomington and Indianapolis, the school offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, MBA and executive education programs, while also being a global leader in research and innovation in business education. With more than 15,000 students and over 133,000 living alumni worldwide, the school consistently ranks among the top business schools in the U.S. and globally. The Kelley Direct Online MBA program is ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report, Poets & Quants, and The Princeton Review. Kelley’s Full-Time MBA +Flex program also has been consistently ranked nationally, including as a top 20 U.S. program, according to U.S. News and QS Top MBA. U.S. News also rates Kelley undergraduate programs among the best, ranking it ninth overall. U.S. News also ranks the Evening MBA at Kelley Indianapolis as a top-ranked program at No. 13 among part-time MBAs.