Dr. George Pennacchi

Professor

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Biography

George Pennacchi is a Professor Emeritus in the field of Finance at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has extensive experience in academia and research, holding positions such as Member of the Model Validation Council for the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and Academic Advisor for the Financial Stability Board. His academic career spans several decades, during which he served as the Director of the Finance Doctoral Program, Fred S. Bailey Memorial Chair in Finance, and has held multiple visiting scholar positions. His academic contributions include numerous publications and strong involvement in editor roles for various financial journals. He teaches courses related to financial institutions and markets and has a significant background in financial research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Finance

1997-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching and conducting research in finance.

Visiting Scholar

2015-01-01 — 2017-12-31

Federal Reserve Bank New York • New York, NY

Engaged in research activities.

Associate Professor Finance

1990-01-01 — 1997-01-01

University of Illinois • Champaign, IL

Conducted research and taught finance courses.

Assistant Professor Finance

1984-01-01 — 1990-01-01

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Developed courses and conducted finance research.

Awards

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National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.