About Arthur J. Bauernfeind
The AACSB Accredited Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is named after Dr. Arthur J. Bauernfeind, a 1960 graduate of the business school. Dr. Bauernfeind is one of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s most consistent supporters.
Dr. Bauernfeind’s illustrious career placed him as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Westfield Capital Management Company, LLC ("Westfield Capital") prior to his recent retirement. He joined Westfield Capital in 1990, and was an Investment Strategist and Portfolio Manager with direct responsibility for covering transportation, banking and finance, economics and fixed income markets. He also served with distinction for two decades as the Chairman of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Foundation Board of Trustees and was previously the President of the university’s Alumni Association. He received the Distinguished Alumni Award from ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ in 1996. In 1998, he was awarded an honorary doctorate in humane letters by ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½. He has also served as a Trustee of the Tufts/New England Healthcare Foundation. Additionally, Dr. Bauernfeind is a director and former President of the Boston Economic Club and a member of the Boston Security Analysts Society. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
While attending ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, he participated in the Language Club and the Business Club, and served as Sophomore and Junior Class President. He was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Baseball Team. Dr. Bauernfeind was also named Outstanding Freshman ROTC Cadet as well as Distinguished Military Student.