Savannah State University Faculty Member Selected for Prestigious Harvard Business School Teaching Seminar

Savannah State University (SSU) is proud to announce that Dr. Christopher Torrance, a distinguished faculty member in the College of Business Administration, was nominated by President Jermaine Whirl to participate in the Teaching with Cases Seminar for business faculty members, hosted by Harvard Business School (HBS).

The seminar was held from July 30 to August 1, 2025, on the Harvard Business School campus in Boston, Massachusetts. This prestigious professional development program is part of Harvard Business Impact’s commitment to enhancing faculty expertise in case-based teaching.

Facilitated by V.G. Narayanan, Thomas D. Casserly, Jr. Professor of Business Administration and Senior Associate Dean at HBS, and Alexandra Sedlovskaya, Associate Director of HBS’s Christensen Center for Teaching and Learning, the program equips participants with tools to strengthen students’ critical thinking and decision-making skills—key competencies that will benefit them throughout their professional careers.

“Savannah State University is committed to providing world-class opportunities for our faculty,” said President Jermaine Whirl. “Dr. Torrance’s participation in this seminar reflects our investment in innovative teaching methods that will directly benefit our students and prepare them for success in a competitive global marketplace.”

“I was honored to be nominated for this unique opportunity,” said Dr. Torrance. “This program allowed me to bring back new tools and insights to the classroom, empowering our students to think critically, solve complex problems, and excel as future business leaders. I was honored to represent Savannah State University at Harvard University’s Business School, and I look forward to applying what I learn to enhance our students’ academic experience.”