“If we properly observe celestial phenomena we may demonstrate the laws which regulate them.” -Aristotle
David Ikenberry’s academic approach has been guided by the philosophies and advice of so many people. That collective wisdom has helped shape his philosophy toward his craft and the values he brings to his work. This approach includes not only about the traditional touchstones of the faculty work product: Research, Teaching and Service, but also the values intentionally carried into his various Administrative Leadership roles.
Service in Higher Education as a faculty member and administrator is a true privilege for Dr. Ikenberry. It provides an incredibly fulfilling, complex and simultaneously challenging career path.
Learn more about David Ikenberry’s Research
Professor Ikenberry’s scholarly work covers a wide range of empirical issues in finance. Past studies have centered on unexpected long-horizon stock return performance while his current research examines clustering in the increase in stock prices that has occurred in the country since the move to decimal pricing. Continue reading.
Learn more about David Ikenberry’s Teaching
David Ikenberry’s teaching philosophy prioritizes a collaborative and empowering learning environment. As Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder, Dave continually focused on driving meaningful and quantifiable progress for the benefit of the college as a whole, as well as fostering the collective individual personalities that embody the spirit of any successful business school. Continue reading.
Learn more about David Ikenberry’s Service Work
Dr. Ikenberry is a committed life-long academic with a deeply rooted commitment to academic service and civic involvement. David frequently speaks with and freely gives his time to to many academic, community, public and private organizations. He founded the National Forum on Corporate Finance, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to translation of scholarly works to society and real-world applications. Continue reading.
Learn more about David Ikenberry’s Administrative Leadership
As an academic leader with decades of management experience, Dr. Ikenberry believes passionately in the power of a diverse and collaborative environment. During David’s tenure as Dean at the University of Colorado Boulder, the Leeds School of Business realized unprecedented progress and positive change, including a national research ranking that improved from 64th to 42nd in just five years. Continue reading.