ATHENS, Ga., March 5 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news release:

Santanu Chatterjee, a widely respected scholar, teacher and leader in the University of Georgia's C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry College of Business, has been named the college's 13th dean.

Chatterjee, who previously served as associate dean for graduate programs and most recently as interim dean, was selected following a national search.

"Dr. Chatterjee brings a strong record of teaching, scholarship and administrative experience to this important role," said UGA President Jere W. Morehead. "With his years of dedicated service to the Terry College of Business, I am confident he will continue to advance the college's reputation as one of the top publi...