Dr. Sally Blount

Professor

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Biography

Sally Blount is the Michael L. Nemmers Professor of Strategy at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. An internationally recognized thought leader in management and business education, she has been a highly rated professor and sought-after speaker on leadership, governance, and organizational growth transformation. Blount served as the dean of the Kellogg School from 2010 to 2018, and prior to that, she was the dean at New York University’s undergraduate College of Business and the vice dean of the Stern School of Business. She has a proven record in fundraising, having raised over $550 million for capital campaigns. A natural change agent, Blount has worked extensively with faculty to innovate curriculum design and improve student engagement. In addition to her current role, she is the President and CEO of Catholic Charities Chicago. Blount is also a prolific author, with more than 30 peer-reviewed academic publications. She holds a Ph.D. and an M.S. from the Kellogg School and a B.S. from Princeton University. Her work has been featured in prominent outlets including Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Bloomberg Businessweek, underscoring her influence in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Michael L. Nemmers Professor Strategy

2018-01-01 — Present

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Dean

2010-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, IL

Abraham L. Gitlow Professor Management & Organizations

2010-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Vice Dean

2004-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Stern School of Business, New York University • New York, NY

Dean, Stern School of Business Undergraduate College

2004-01-01 — 2010-01-01

New York University • New York, NY

Professor Management

2001-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Stern School of Business, New York University • New York, NY

Associate Professor Behavioral Science

1996-01-01 — 2001-01-01

Booth School of Business, University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Assistant Professor Behavioral Science

1992-01-01 — 1996-01-01

Booth School of Business, University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Instructor/Research Assistant

1988-01-01 — 1992-01-01

Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Director Finance Planning

1985-01-01 — 1988-01-01

Eva Maddox Associates, Inc. • Chicago, IL

Associate Consultant

1983-01-01 — 1985-01-01

Boston Consulting Group, Inc. • Boston, MA

Awards

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Austin Scholar

1988-01-01

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.