Trinity University, Michael Neidorff School of Business, Dean

Trinity University has appointed Raquel Meyer Alexander, PhD, as the next Dean of the Michael Neidorff School of Business.

Alexander currently serves as the founding dean of the Freeman College of Management at Bucknell University, where she has led transformative initiatives in strategic planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, experiential learning, and external engagement. Her leadership at Bucknell resulted in more than $80 million in philanthropic support, the creation of innovative academic programs, and national recognition for the college’s undergraduate business programs.

A seasoned academic leader with over two decades of experience in higher education, Alexander is also director of the Management in Asia Pacific program at Bucknell. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a deep commitment to scholarship and service, with research focusing on tax policy, corporate transparency, and the intersection of business and the public interest. Her work has been published in leading academic journals and cited by major media outlets and policymakers.

Alexander holds a PhD in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin, a Master of Taxation from Arizona State University, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Kansas. She has held numerous leadership roles across institutions, serving on university governance committees, accreditation review teams, and national boards, and is an award-winning educator who has championed experiential and interdisciplinary learning.

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Megan Mustain, Ph.D., commented, “Dr. Alexander brings a powerful blend of vision, experience, and results-driven leadership to Trinity. Her achievements at Bucknell demonstrate the kind of innovative and collaborative leadership that will help the Neidorff School of Business thrive within our liberal arts context and make her an ideal fit for this role at such an exciting moment in the University’s trajectory.”

Micah Pierce led this search with Kristen Andersen and Marlyn Desire.