From Phoenicia to Finance
(8 March 2021)
The North East Times Magazine, published today, carries an interview with Dr Arzé Karam, assistant professor in finance here at the School and covers both her journey to Durham and her current research. Appropriately we share this piece on International Women s Day with thanks to the North East Times.
Growing up in a country with a history more ancient than any other, but one that was also ravaged by sectarian violence and civil war, Dr Arzé Karam had her eyes set on leaving Lebanon for France from a young age. With dreams of becoming a professional ballet dancer dashed, studying for a career in finance became the path to a new beginning, a new life.