Craig G Rennie

Craig G Rennie serves as Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Arkansas' Walton College of Business, holding the distinguished title of Brewer Professor of Financial Markets and directing the Garrison Financial Institute. He teaches undergraduate Portfolio Management and Fixed Income courses, graduate Shollmier Fund classes, Energy Finance, and Principles of Finance while supervising approximately $12 million across five student-managed investment funds.

His academic credentials include:

• BA in History, University of Toronto
• MA in War Studies, Royal Military College of Canada
• MBA in Finance, Dalhousie University
• PhD in Finance, University of Oregon

Dr. Rennie's research centers on empirical investments and corporate finance, with recent publications analyzing bond mutual fund performance through advanced statistical methods like bootstrap simulations and false discovery rate analysis. His work bridges theoretical finance with practical market applications, examining portfolio optimization through business cycles and corporate governance dynamics in transition economies.

His scholarly excellence is recognized through:

• Brewer Professorship of Financial Markets
• Energy Risk Professional (ERP) certification from GARP

As an educator, Dr. Rennie mentors PhD candidates through dissertation committees while providing hands-on investment experience through student-managed funds. His approach integrates academic rigor with real-world financial decision-making, fostering the next generation of finance professionals through experiential learning.

He leads the Garrison Financial Institute and oversees multiple student investment funds, creating a dynamic ecosystem where academic theory directly informs practical portfolio management strategies in fixed income, energy finance, and equity markets.