Gilbert Park awarded Renjen Prize for Faculty Excellence
05.05.2023 | Jennifer BushAssistant Professor of Finance Seongkyu (Gilbert) Park has been named the recipient of the 2023 Renjen Prize for Faculty Excellence.
Assistant Professor of Finance Seongkyu (Gilbert) Park has been named the recipient of the 2023 Renjen Prize for Faculty Excellence.
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