Thunderbird School of Global Management announced a plan to partner with Laureate Education, Inc., to expand its presence around the world, reaffirming its position as the world's top institution for international business education. Thunderbird and Laureate will create a jointly owned entity through which Thunderbird will open multiple international instructional sites/campuses, expand its on-line and executive education programs and offer undergraduate degree programs. The partnership, which is expected to be finalized by June, preserves Thunderbird's independence and continued operation as a private not-for-profit (501(c)3) educational institution, provides capital support to Thunderbird and increases student enrollment at Thunderbird's Glendale, Arizona, campus. All new programs will be reviewed and are subject to approval by Thunderbird and its accreditors and other relevant authorities. Thunderbird's Board of Trustees will maintain its autonomy and control of its curriculum, faculty, admission standards and all other aspects of academic affairs.

The Board of Trustees announced that Larry E. Penley, Ph.D., has been elected president and chief academic officer of Thunderbird School of Global Management effective November 1, 2012. The appointment follows a search that attracted top-tier candidates from both business and academic organizations. Dr. Penley's record of results over a distinguished 35-year career makes him a great leader for Thunderbird. As president of Colorado State University, he reversed declining enrollment and oversaw the doubling of fundraising. As dean of the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, Dr. Penley led the creation of a strategic plan that produced a top 25 ranking among public MBA programs. Dr. Penley also applied his learnings for diplomacy and management skills as chairman of The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Thunderbird School of Global Management Presents at 20th Annual Financial Services Collections & Credit Risk Conference, Oct-26-2012 08:45 AM. Venue: Talking Stick Resort, 9800 East Indian Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85256, United States. Speakers: F John Mathis, Professor of Global Economics & Finance.