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Sara B. Kimmel

Professor of Management - School of Business


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Phone

601.925.7774

Office

Self Hall, Room 108A

Dr. Sara B. Kimmel is a Professor in the School of Business.  Dr. Kimmel joined MC’s faculty in 2010 and currently teaches Global Dimensions of Business and Managing in the Global Environment.  Her areas of expertise include international business and international development.

Dr. Kimmel currently researches motivation and barriers to adult learners, micro lending, marginalized groups, and the unique position of faith-based institutions among AACSB-accredited universities.

Dr. Kimmel has received numerous awards including MC’s 2021-2022 Distinguished Professor of the Year СÖíÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø; Outstanding Teacher of the Year in the School of Business, 2016; the СÖíÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø World Trade Center’s Excellence in International Education СÖíÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø, 2012; the Women in Higher Education СÖíÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø Network СÖíÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø, 2008; and, the Outstanding Faculty Honoree from the СÖíÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø Legislature while serving at Belhaven University in 2006.

Dr. Kimmel serves on the board of Salt and Light Ministry Foundation in developmental missions to Honduras, and has served Covenant Presbyterian Church in Jackson on the Board of Deacons as Chair of the Benevolence Committee. 

Credentials

  • B.S. , Belhaven University
  • M.B.A. , Millsaps College
  • Ph.D. , University of Southern СÖíÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø