Sharoni Little PhD

Biography

Welcome to the Western Colorado University School of Business, where you will receive an outstanding business education that prepares you for a lifetime of leadership, learning, and meaningful impact, as reflected by our mission:

“We provide a rigorous, grounded business education in which every student is known and mentored, empowering them to bridge theory and practice and discover their unique potential.”

Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Gunnison, Colorado, Western offers an extraordinary setting where breathtaking natural beauty, a welcoming community, and abundant opportunities for exploration, connection, and discovery create a vibrant, distinctive environment to live, learn, and grow.

Through teaching excellence, innovative curricula, personalized mentorship, and applied learning, our outstanding faculty and staff create an engaging educational environment that advances every student’s intellectual, leadership, and career-readiness growth. We are committed to developing thoughtful, ethical, innovative, and engaged leaders prepared to navigate an increasingly complex and dynamic global world.

“The World is Our Classroom: Rooted in Gunnison. Leading Around the Globe,” exemplifies how meaningful learning begins in rigorous and engaging classrooms and strategically extends through internships, global studies, industry partnerships, community-based projects, site visits, academic competitions, faculty-guided research, and leadership experiences. Western students bridge theory and practice while gaining essential knowledge, skills, and confidence.

For prospective students and families, we invite you to discover a business education where you will be known, challenged, mentored, and empowered to realize your potential. For alumni, industry partners, donors, and friends, we invite you to join us in expanding opportunities for student success through mentorship, collaboration, internships, and investment in innovative learning experiences.

Together, we are fostering a vibrant School of Business distinguished by academic excellence, meaningful relationships, career readiness, and a commitment to developing global business leaders with community impact. I invite you to explore our programs, connect with our community, and experience an outstanding Western business education!

Dr. Sharoni Little
Dean, School of Business
Western Colorado University