10/19/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Alvaro Taboada and Dr. Khaled Obaid on receiving the 2026 John W. Ryan Community Banking Research Award!
Their paper, “The Economic Payoff of Civic Engagement: Evidence from Community Banks,” was recognized for the Most Significant Contribution to Community Banking Research at the 2026 Community Banking Research Conference.
This outstanding achievement highlights the impactful research happening within our Department of Finance & Economics. We are proud to see our faculty representing Mississippi State on a national stage!