Phyllis Keys

Dr. Phyllis Keys is a Professor of Finance at Morgan State University's School of Business and Management. She has been teaching since 2006, holding advanced degrees including a Ph.D. in Finance from Florida State University, an MBA from Jackson State University, and a B.E. in Engineering from the University of Mississippi. Certified as a Financial Manager (CFM), Management Accountant (CMA), and Financial Planner (CFP), she integrates practical financial tools like Bloomberg and Stock-Trak into her curriculum.

Her education includes:

• Ph.D., Finance, Florida State University
• M.B.A., Business Administration, Jackson State University
• B.E., Engineering, University of Mississippi

Research focuses on corporate governance, workforce diversity, executive compensation, and student learning outcomes. She explores diverse topics including diversity's impact on higher education branding, international trade agreements, and fraud management. Her work has been recognized with awards like the IMA Gold Award for case studies and the Journal of Financial Research's Outstanding Article Award.

Global engagement includes presentations in Ghana, Botswana, China, and international conferences addressing diversity, governance, and mergers. She emphasizes integrating real-world finance tools into education and has advised on curriculum development for Bloomberg integration.

Awards include:

• IMA Educational Case Journal Gold Award
• Journal of Financial Research Outstanding Article Award
• Certificate of Teaching Appreciation from Morgan State's NABA chapter

Her contributions span academic advising, grants, and service on committees. She leads initiatives to enhance student outcomes through AACSB accreditation studies and has collaborated internationally on case studies and research projects.