A remarkable teacher, charismatic leader, and prolific author, Abraham L. Gitlow played a principal role in the rapid ascent of NYU's Leonard N. Stern School of Business to its position as an internationally renowned institution.

Abe began his career at NYU in 1947 as an instructor and served as dean from 1965 to 1985. Abe's leadership enabled the School to survive the most difficult financial times in its history during the late 1960s. His academic interests were broad, including labor economics and industrial relations, corporate management, and ethics. Dean Gitlow's expertise in both economics and anthropology informed his outlook on the role of human behavior and values in institutional cultures and structures.

Prior to his passing in 2014, Abe was dean emeritus and professor of economics emeritus at the Stern School of Business, and he continued to teach after retirement and completed his fifteenth book. His previous works include a history of the Stern School.

Dean Gitlow left an indelible imprint on his students, who honored him by establishing the Gitlow Conference Room, the Gitlow Professorship of Management and Organizations, and the Abraham L. Gitlow Prize, awarded each year to a Stern School undergraduate.

Dean Gitlow's focus on values was reflected in his tradition of giving to the Stern School. His financial support established a classroom in his parents' name and the Abraham L. Gitlow Scholarship Fund, established in part through his frequent contributions to the NYU charitable gift annuity, leaving a meaningful legacy for students at the Stern School.

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