Congratulations to our outstanding undergraduate award winners! Their achievements and academic excellence are truly commendable and deserving of recognition.
Month: July 2023
Spring 2023 Melody Rice Memorial Award Winners
The Melody Rice Memorial Award is given annually to an Economic graduate student on the basis of academic excellence and service to fellow students.
We are proud to say we have two Ph.D. students who have won this award. Congratulations to Seth Emblem and Travis Whitarce!!!
Yara Shousha wins Fall 2023 Thomas B. Fomby Graduate Award of Excellence!
Yara Shousha, an outstanding master’s student, has been selected as the first recipient of the Thomas B. Fomby Graduate Award!
This prestigious award acknowledges outstanding academic accomplishments within the Economics master’s programs and includes a generous scholarship to be applied towards the student’s Fall 2023 tuition and other fees. Ms. Shousha is very deserving of this award and we as a department see a great future ahead for her. Congratulations!!
Click here to learn more about the Thomas B. Fomby Graduate Award.
Beth Wheaton-Paramo leads the team creating the human trafficking data warehouse
SMU is creating a federally-funded data warehouse to centralize data collection and support research into human trafficking in the United States. Read more about the team conducting this important research here.
Celebrating the Accomplishments of Our 2023 Economics Graduates
As we bid farewell to another academic year, it is with great pleasure and pride that we extend our warmest congratulations to the 2023 graduates of the Department of Economics! We celebrate not only our students’ academic achievements but also the exciting futures that lie ahead. They have shown resilience in navigating complex economic theories, mastering analytical skills, and applying knowledge to real-world problems. The countless hours spent conducting research, engaging in spirited discussions, and collaborating with peers have paid off, and we could not be prouder of them.
Economists possess a unique perspective that can shape the world in profound ways. Their expertise in understanding the complexities of markets, decision-making, and policy implications gives them a solid foundation for diverse career paths. Many of our students double majored while at SMU in fields ranging broadly from physics, to journalism, to public policy. Seventy-Two percent of our graduates had an internship during their time at SMU, and 41% of graduates accepted an offer of full-time employment prior to graduating. Most of our students heading to the workforce found employment in finance and insurance, while 16% of our graduates were bound for graduate or law school.
We are excited to see the positive impact our graduates will undoubtedly make in the world, and we look forward to hearing about their future accomplishments!
