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Brian Walkup, Ph.D., is a Professor of Finance at the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College. He previously served as the H. Michael Krimbill Finance Fellow and Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Tulsa. His expertise spans corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, and the intersection of sports and finance. He has engaged with entities ranging from Fortune 500 firms to minor league baseball teams, offering expert insights on financial strategy and consulting services.
Walkup holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Florida, an MBA in Finance and Management from Rollins College, and a B.S. in Mathematics from Trevecca Nazarene University. His teaching philosophy emphasizes making complex financial concepts accessible to students, a skill recognized through awards and student testimonials.
His research focuses on corporate finance decisions, including M&A dynamics, IPO outcomes, and payout policies, with a unique emphasis on applying these principles to sports finance. Notable contributions include studies on sponsorship impacts, sport ownership structures, and the financial implications of sport-related events like the Super Bowl. His work bridges traditional finance with interdisciplinary topics such as sports management and marketing strategy.
Walkup is frequently sought by local media for commentary on personal finance and financial education. He collaborates with academic journals and consults on projects that merge theoretical finance with real-world applications. Community involvement includes active participation in local youth sports and attendance at professional/college sporting events.
