Emily Breit

Dr. Emily Breit is a Professor of Finance at the Department of Economics, Finance & Accounting, Fort Hays State University (FHSU). She holds a Ph.D. in Finance (Oklahoma State University, 2009), M.B.A. (FHSU, 2000), and B.B.A. in Management (FHSU, 1996). Her research focuses on Commercial Banking Management, Corporate Governance, and Financial Regulation, with notable work on CEO compensation, corporate scandals, and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. She also investigates university economic impacts and educational strategies, such as distance learning's effect on retention rates.

Her professional activities include serving as a Docking Institute of Public Affairs Research Fellow and membership in organizations like the Financial Management Association and American Finance Association. Her publications span analyses of FHSU's local economic contributions (2024–2018), CEO power dynamics, and MBA program assessment methodologies. She teaches courses like Principles of Banking and Financial Markets and Institutions.

Dr. Breit’s work bridges academic research with practical applications in banking regulation, corporate governance, and educational innovation. Her recent focus on university economic impact studies underscores her commitment to institutional sustainability and regional development.