Dr. R. Heath Keller named dean of the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business

 

MURRAY, Ky. – Murray State University named Dr. R. Heath Keller dean of the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business at the University’s Board of Regents meeting on Dec. 12. Keller had served as the interim dean of the school since Jan. 1, 2025. 

In his role, Keller will continue to oversee academic programs within the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business, which is among only 5% of business schools globally accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AASCB). The Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business provides excellent teaching and student learning opportunities, blending the range of educational opportunities often found at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions characteristic of smaller universities.

Departments in the college include:

Accounting

Computer Science and Information Systems

Economics and Finance

Journalism and Mass Communications

Management, Marketing and Business Administration

Organizational Communication and Leadership

Keller holds professional affiliations with associations such as the Academy of Management, the Southern Management Association, Midwest Academy of Management, Educause and Beta Gamma Sigma. 

"It is an honor and privilege to serve Murray State University as dean of the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business,” said Keller. I'm excited for the opportunity to represent, support and celebrate the great students, faculty and staff that make the Bauernfeind College of Business shine. It is my goal to foster the college's strong legacy of excellence and scholarship as we work together toward the future."

Keller earned his doctorate from Southern Illinois University in 2011. He began his faculty career at Murray State University as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management, Marketing and Business Administration. During his tenure at Murray State, he has progressed to his current rank of Professor. Keller also served as the Department Chair of Management, Marketing and Business Administration from Aug. 2017 until he accepted the role of Interim Dean. Keller earned the Regents Award for Teaching Excellence in 2016.