Deondre Earl

Dr. Deondre Earl is an Assistant Professor of Finance at Shorter University, serving since 2013 in both traditional and online programs. He earned his B.A. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1995), followed by dual Master's degrees in Business (Finance concentration, 2003) and Accounting & Financial Management (2005) from Keller Graduate School of Management, along with a Graduate Certificate in Financial Analysis. His Doctorate in Business (DBA) from Argosy University (2012) focused on generational debt analysis.

• Education:
  • B.A. - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1995)
  • M.B.A. - Keller Graduate School of Management (2003, Finance)
  • M.A. - Keller Graduate School of Management (2005, Accounting & Financial Management)
  • Graduate Certificate in Financial Analysis
  • Doctorate of Business - Argosy University (2012)

Dr. Earl’s research intersects finance and economics, particularly analyzing debt patterns across generations. He also contributes to financial planning, risk management, and opinion writing. His advisory role at Shorter University extends to student academic guidance, and he earned Faculty Member of the Year honors in his third year.

• Professional Roles:
  • Treasurer for an Atlanta-based corporation providing residential care for the developmentally disabled
  • Academic advisor for students at Shorter University

Dr. Earl emphasizes integrating his professional expertise with religious beliefs, calling his role at this Bible-based institution a privilege to fulfill his "tacit familia obligation."