Aneil K. Mishra ’84

Aneil died Aug. 4, 2024.

He grew up in Michigan. After graduating from Princeton with honors in economics, he earned a Ph.D. in organizational management at the University of Michigan.

Aneil pursued a career in academia, showing a passion for fostering student success and demonstrating leadership skills. He taught at Penn State, Wake Forest, and East Carolina, and held leadership roles at the University of North Carolina and the University of Michigan campuses. At his death, Aneil was serving as dean of the College of Business & Economics at Towson University. Aneil had a positive impact on his students and colleagues.

He was a strong proponent of collaboration and became a valued resource in the business community. Aneil and his spouse, Karen, co-authored numerous books on the principles of trust and organizational management.

Aneil is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Karen; daughter Maggie; son Jack; brothers Allan, Anand, Andrew, and Alex; and sister Jenny. Aneil had a deep religious faith, genuinely cared for people, and was a father figure to his extended family.

A Cottage Club man who developed close friendships with Princetonians, Aneil supported his friends generously, gave impactful advice, and nurtured relationships.