Corey Phelps was appointed as the John and Karen Arnold Dean of Penn State's Smeal College of Business, effective July 15, 2024. He oversees all aspects of one of the largest business schools in the nation. Phelps brings a wealth of experience in higher education and business. Prior to Penn State, he served as the dean of the University of Oklahoma Michael F. Price College of Business, Fred E. Brown Chair of Business, and professor of entrepreneurship and strategy.

Phelps holds a Ph.D. and a master's degree in business administration from New York University's Stern School of Business and an MBA and bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University. His academic career includes positions at McGill University, HEC Paris, and the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business. His research on strategy, entrepreneurship, and innovation has been widely published and cited more than 9,500 times. He co-authored the book "Cracked It! How to Solve Big Problems and Sell Solutions Like Top Strategy Consultants."