Biography

Joseph J. Henry joined the Accounting & Finance Department as an Assistant Professor in Fall 2019. Joe conducts research on topics in empirical corporate finance, including initial public offerings (IPOs) and shareholder payouts. He also enjoys teaching corporate finance classes such as Financial Management I & II. Joe earned his Ph.D. in Finance at The Pennsylvania State University. Prior to entering graduate school, he worked at a boutique investment bank in the areas of accounting and regulatory compliance.

Outside of finance, Joe enjoys playing volleyball, especially outdoor doubles. He is also a lifelong supporter of the Los Angeles Dodgers, donning his first cap and jersey at only 9 weeks old.

Education

• Ph.D., Finance, The Pennsylvania State University
• M.S., Finance, West Virginia University
• B.A., Business Economics, University of California, Irvine