USC Marshall School of Business honored 14 faculty members in a chair installation ceremony on October 16.

According to the USC Provost, each named chair is established by an endowment created for the primary purpose of supporting particular academic programs. The distinction recognizes a professor’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service to the university.

The ceremony took place on the Moreton Fig patio and was accompanied by dinner and remarks from Greys Sošić, senior vice dean of faculty and academic affairs.

“This type of event is why it’s nice to be in my position, because I have a chance to honor and celebrate the best in practice at Marshall: all of our faculty who excel in their research, teaching, and service,” Sošić said.

During the ceremony, honorees expressed gratitude and reflected on the accomplishment. Andy Call, new dean of the Leventhal School of Accounting, was installed as the Alan Casden Dean’s Chair for the Leventhal School.

“Investing in the institution matters. It brings rewards personally and professionally, and it’s where we can have the biggest impact,” Call said. “I really appreciate this honor. I love being here at USC and with all of you. I look forward to working with you all.”

Andrew Daw, installed as the Dean’s Assistant Professorship in Business Administration, reflected on the encouragement he’s received throughout his time at Marshall.

“This is a place where people seem to go out of their way to support people,” Daw said. “I don’t think I would be standing up here right now without them.”

The complete list of installed chairs include:

Miriam Burgos – Patti Roskill Family Chair in Teaching Excellence

Andrew Call – Alan Casden Dean’s Chair for the Leventhal School of Accounting

Andrew Daw – Dean’s Assistant Professorship in Business Administration

Daniel Gottlieb – Peter Arkley Chair in Risk Management

Vishal Gupta – Dean’s Associate Professorship in Business Administration

Adel Javanmard – Dean’s Associate Professorship in Business Administration

Daniel O’Leary – Ernst & Young Professor of Accounting

Julia Plotts – Peter J. Fluor Family Chair in Teaching Excellence

Joe Raffiee – Jorge Paulo and Susanna Lemann Chair in Entrepreneurship

Raman Randhawa – Charles L. and Ramona I. Hilliard Professor of Business Administration

Smrity Randhawa – Patrick Grismer Teaching Chair in Accounting

Matteo Sesia – Kenneth King Stonier Assistant Professor of Business Administration

Somya Singhvi – Dean’s Assistant Professorship in Business Administration

Florenta Teodoridis – Jorge Paulo and Susanna Lemann Chair in Entrepreneurship