Frank Caliendo
Senior Associate Dean and Harold Dance Endowed Professor
Department(s):- Dean's Office
- Economics and Finance

Education
Ph.D., Economics, Utah State University, 2003
BS, Economics, Utah State University, 1998
Biography
Professor Caliendo is a longtime Aggie with a great love of Cache Valley and Utah State University. He has held a variety of positions spanning the Huntsman School's operations, facilities, finances, and academics: Senior Associate Dean, Harold Dance Endowed Professor, Academic Director of the Center for Growth and Opportunity, Department Head of Economics and Finance, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, MBA Director, Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor.
Frank has 25 years of teaching experience in economics and finance across public university systems in 3 states (Arizona, Colorado, and Utah), and has extensive research experience in Macroeconomics, Public Economics, and Financial Economics.
Awards
Dean's Award for Excellence and Exceptional Service - 2025
USU Eldon J. Gardner Teacher of the Year - 2011
Huntsman School Teacher of the Year - 2011
Young Economists Award, International Institute of Public Finance - 2008
Researcher of the Year, College of Business, Northern Arizona University - 2004
Honors Teaching Award, Northern Arizona University - 2004
