Lindner professor recognized as a Fulbright Scholar
Finance professor Charles Appeadu to teach, mentor in Ghana
Charles Appeadu, PhD, associate professor-educator of finance at the Carl H. Lindner College of Business, was recently recognized with a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in finance to Ghana for the 2024-2025 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
Appeadu will travel to the Catholic University of Ghana, Sunyani, in January 2025 to teach graduate students and mentor junior faculty, something he enthusiastically looks forward to.
“Anytime I have the opportunity to give back and to help anybody who wants to advance, especially young people, I'm excited because I believe there's so much potential that is untapped,” said Appeadu. “And if I can encourage somebody to move higher, to work harder, to advance in whatever area they want to advance, then I think I'm pretty happy doing that.”
Charles Appeadu, PhD, associate professor-educator of finance.
Appeadu received an invitation to complete his Fulbright program at the institution from the Catholic University of Ghana, Sunyani. The university recently received its accreditation to award doctoral degrees in business. Having grown up in Ghana, Appeadu’s deep connection to the country granted him the unique perspective to view the university’s needs and offer his expertise and guidance as the university moves forward in developing its graduate programs.
“Dr. Appeadu’s commitment to advancing education and mentorship globally, fostering academic excellence and developing future leaders in Ghana is truly commendable,” said Lindner Dean Marianne Lewis, PhD, a former Fulbright Scholar awardee herself. “Dr. Appeadu exemplifies Lindner's core values of impactful teaching, community engagement and problem solving. We applaud his approach, extending his expertise to benefit institutions abroad, embodying the spirit of Lindner's mission to make a meaningful impact locally and globally.”
Appeadu’s credentials are extensive, in both academia and industry. Appeadu has published works in The Journal of Portfolio Management, The Journal of Performance Measurement and the Transportation Planning and Technology journal. Additionally, he previously worked as a research analyst and portfolio manager within the investment industry.
This fits in directly to what Lindner is all about, making an impact both internally and externally, and the Fulbright Scholar program fits in perfectly to that.
Charles Appeadu, PhD, associate professor-educator of finance
Appeadu teaches a range of courses at Lindner, but his specialty lies in corporate finance, which he will teach while in Ghana. He also travels with students abroad to Ghana as part of INTB5029: The Microfinance Industry, the Informal Sector, and Women Entrepreneurs, most recently at the conclusion of the 2024 spring semester.
“He is an almost perfect exemplar of the type of faculty member you would want to participate in such a program,” said Michael Ferguson, PhD, director of the department of finance, real estate, and insurance and risk management. “He will do an outstanding job, representing himself and the program extremely well, and have a positive impact on the institutions and people he interacts with.”
Appeadu attributes the support he has received from his colleagues and the college with helping to make this opportunity possible.
“I think the Lindner College of Business acknowledges this kind of work for educators like me. That it's not only research that counts but teaching, mentoring and serving the community. This fits in directly to what Lindner is all about, making an impact both internally and externally, and the Fulbright Scholar program fits in perfectly to that.”
Featured image at top: Charles Appeadu (seventh from left) leads a study abroad experience for students in Ghana in May 2023. Photo provided.
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