Beth Wheaton is the 2021 co-recipient of the Kenneth G. Elzinga Distinguished Teaching Award! Continue reading “Beth Wheaton wins SEA teaching award!”
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Beth Wheaton wins 2020 Mangum Teaching Award
Beth Wheaton was the very deserving winner of the 2020 Mangum Teaching Award. This highly-sought after award, endowed through a million dollar gift from distinguished alum Charles Mangum, is given annually to a non-tenured recipient in the Department of Economics who is extraordinary at student involvement. Continue reading “Beth Wheaton wins 2020 Mangum Teaching Award”
Tom Fomby hands over Chief Marshall reins
On July 1, Professor Tom Fomby handed over the responsibility of Chief Marshal of SMU Academic Ceremonies that he has performed with great aplomb since 2009. Continue reading “Tom Fomby hands over Chief Marshall reins”
Raj Chetty Tate lecture
In Decemeber 2019, Professor Raj Chetty gave his lecture as part of the 2018-2019 SMU Tate Lecture Series. Raj Chetty is one of the most influential economists of this generation, both in academia and also in public policy. Continue reading “Raj Chetty Tate lecture”
Maira Meki recognized for advisor excellence!
Undergraduate Advisor Maira Meki was recently awarded for her outstanding efforts helping undergraduate Econ majors navigate their way through their studies by the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA). Continue reading “Maira Meki recognized for advisor excellence!”
December 2019 graduation
What a proud day! On Saturday, December 21 in the Moody Coliseum, our graduates walked across the stage and were individually recognized and applauded. Continue reading “December 2019 graduation”
Hot off the press: Inside Economics Newsletter
The 2019-2020 edition of Inside Economics Newsletter, our annual department newsletter, is now ready! Click here to read it!
Marcela Giraldo wins 2019 Mangum Teaching Award
Marcela Giraldo was the very deserving winner of the 2019 Mangum Teaching Award. This highly-sought after award, endowed through a million dollar gift from distinguished alum Charles Mangum, is given annually to a non-tenured recipient in the Department of Economics who is extraordinary at student involvement. Continue reading “Marcela Giraldo wins 2019 Mangum Teaching Award”
May 2019 Economics graduation
We are incredibly proud of our Class of 2019. Continue reading “May 2019 Economics graduation”
President Bush visits Department faculty meeting
The Spring 2019 Economics Department Faculty meeting had a gate crashing guest: President George W. Bush! Continue reading “President Bush visits Department faculty meeting”