Dr. Richard Herring

Associate Professor

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Biography

Richard J. Herring is the Jacob Safra Professor Emeritus of International Banking at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. With academic credentials including a PhD from Princeton University, he has served at Wharton since 1972. His roles have included Director of the Joseph H. Lauder Institute of Management and International Studies, and Vice Dean Director of the Wharton Undergraduate Division. Herring has been involved in significant editorial roles within various financial journals and has contributed extensively to the field of international banking and finance. His research interests encompass international banking, financial markets, and regulatory policy, alongside an emphasis on the dynamics of liquidity and risk management in financial institutions. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his teaching excellence, receiving multiple awards including the Wharton Teaching Excellence Award. Herring has published numerous analyses and papers focused on banking regulations and market stability, significantly impacting both academic thought and practical finance policy. He plays a pivotal role in discussions surrounding the intersections of banking practices and financial stability, influencing upcoming generations of financial leaders through his teaching and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

— Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Teaching and research in Finance, with a focus on international banking and financial institutions.

Awards

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David Hauck Award

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Undergraduate Division Excellence Teaching Award

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Undergraduate Division Excellence Teaching Award

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Undergraduate Division Excellence Teaching Award

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Wharton Teaching Excellence Award

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.