Dean of UTampa's Sykes College of Business resigns

Frank Ghannadian, dean of the University of Tampa’s Sykes College of Business, has resigned his position after an 18-year tenure, the university announced Monday. 

Ghannadian, who has served as dean since 2007, will step down from his position at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year. The process for identifying the next dean will begin immediately. 

“I cannot overstate the profound impact Dean Ghannadian has had on the Sykes College of Business — amongst students, faculty, the university community and the Tampa business community,” UTampa Provost Michael T. Stephenson says in a statement.