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”
Dan Millimet and PhD alum Ian McDonough receive best paper prize!
Congratulations to Professor Dan Millimet and 2014 PhD alum Ian McDonough for receiving the 2019 best paper prize in Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy! The title of their paper is Criminal Incarceration, Statutory Bans on Food Assistance, and Food Security in Extremely Vulnerable Households: Findings from a Partnership with the North Texas Food Bank. Continue reading “Dan Millimet and PhD alum Ian McDonough receive best paper prize!”
Former PhD alums Dipa and Jay Sarkar receive best paper prize!
Congratulations to 2006 and 2007 SMU PhD alums Dipa and Jay Sarkar for receiving the 2019 best paper prize in health economics awarded by the Australian Health Economics Society! Continue reading “Former PhD alums Dipa and Jay Sarkar receive best paper prize!”
Congrats to Dan Millimet and PhD alum Ian McDonough on grant!
Professor Dan Millimet and 2014 SMU PhD alum Ian McDonough have been awarded a grant to work on food security issues by the Economic Research Service and Food and Nutrition Service. Housed in the United States Department of Agriculture, the grant was awarded under a broader initiative “Research on Food Security using the Panel Study of Income Dynamics”. Continue reading “Congrats to Dan Millimet and PhD alum Ian McDonough on grant!”
30% tuition discounts for Dedman College Master’s degrees!
Dedman College has announced a 30% tuition discount for many current and recently graduated SMU undergraduates who want to pursue an Economics Master’s degree as well as some other Master’s degrees. Continue reading “30% tuition discounts for Dedman College Master’s degrees!”
Congratulations to Aiyana Garcia as Mona Hersh-Cochran Scholarship recipient!
Aiyana Garcia is the 2020 recipient of the Mona Hersh-Cochran Scholarship Award. As a young girl, Aiyana grew up in poverty in the heart of Oak Cliff right here in Dallas. She was inspired to study business from an early age by watching her father juggle a job and take accounting courses at night. Continue reading “Congratulations to Aiyana Garcia as Mona Hersh-Cochran Scholarship recipient!”
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!”
Spring 2020 TX Camp Econometrics
The 25th annual Texas Camp Econometrics took place on February 22-23 in Woodlands, TX. SMU has a strong history of participation in this Texas conference, and this year was no different. Continue reading “Spring 2020 TX Camp Econometrics”
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”