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Binghamton University professor Manoj Agarwal retires after 49 years
Leaving a lasting legacy, Agarwal established a faculty excellence fund to reward outstanding teaching and research at the University.
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Bhavana P - Mon, 29, Jun 2026
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Manoj Agarwal stands in front of Academic Building A / Image Credit: Shawn Ammann/ Binghamton University
Binghamton University professor Manoj Agarwal has announced his retirement, marking the end of a 49-year career at the School of Management.
Agarwal joined the university in 1977 and played a key role in shaping its School of Management through his work as an educator, researcher and administrator.
During his tenure, he served in several leadership positions, including associate dean and founding director of the university's Master of Science in Data Analytics program. He also helped strengthen the school's academic reputation through his scholarship and mentorship.
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His research focused on marketing topics, including conjoint analysis and branding, earning publication in leading academic journals. He collaborated with researchers around the world, received multiple academic awards and consulted for major firms throughout his career.
Agarwal said teaching was the most fulfilling part of his work. He encouraged students to solve open-ended problems with creative thinking rather than search for a single correct answer, an approach aimed at developing independent thinkers.
Originally from Mumbai, India, Agarwal moved to the United States in 1973 to pursue a doctorate in marketing at the University at Buffalo. After earning his Ph.D. in 1977, he accepted a faculty position at Binghamton University.
Reflecting on his nearly five decades at the university, Agarwal credited the supportive academic community and the opportunities he found in the United States for shaping both his career and personal life.
"As an immigrant, I feel I owe a lot to the United States," he said. "It allowed me to come and make a life here, for me and my family."
As he retires, Agarwal is also giving back to the university by establishing the Agarwal Family Faculty Excellence Award fund. The endowment will provide annual awards to tenured or tenure-track faculty members for excellence in research and teaching.
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