Longtime Finance Professor Retires

By Lindsay Anderson ‘04

Bradley finance and quantitative methods professor Dr. Shyam Bhandari retired after 40 years on the Hilltop. The longtime Foster College of Business faculty member was honored for his commitment to students and research.

Bhandari spent his career researching capital budgeting techniques, bond rating, multivariate financial models and the relationship between key business stakeholders and decision-making leaders. His research appeared in the American Journal of Management, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Small Business and other publications.

Bhandari also worked with professional organizations such as the Academy of Finance, Financial Education Association, Financial Management Association and Midwest Business Administration Association.

At Bradley, he served numerous committees and organizations serving faculty and students.

“Shyam possesses many of the core values that make up the Bradley Experience: excellence, leadership, collaborative learning, community and service,” said actuarial science professor Dr. Vince Showers. “He has contributed to Bradley’s reputation of quality teaching and exceptional scholarly research. He is not so much interested in the advancement of himself, but more concerned about the advancement of Bradley University and its students.”

“I have always had the utmost respect and trust in him because of his high ethical and moral standards,” said Stephens Professor of Risk and Finance Dr. Patty Hatfield. “He clearly has a passion for the students and supported any efforts that improved their learning experience.”

“We wish Shyam all the joy and happiness that retirement will bring,” Dean of the Foster College of Business, Dr. Darrell Radson, said. “He has left a lasting mark at Bradley University and the College, and we want to thank Shyam for all the great things he accomplished here.”