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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senior Professor Position
The Department of Economics is seeking a senior professor to join our faculty. Please see the full position listing here.
August 6, 2019
Undergraduate Academic Advisor Position
The Department of Economics is seeking an Undergraduate Academic Advisor to join our staff. Please see the full position description here.
July 12, 2019
Seminar with St. Louis Fed President James Bullard
President and CEO of the St. Louis Federal Reserve, James Bullard, will join the Department of Economics and CROWE for a public seminar on Thursday, March 28th. Economics students, faculty, and community members are encouraged …
March 21, 2019
Graduate School Boot Camp Prep Week!
Join the Undergraduate and Career Offices early next month for a series of helpful events, including a Q&A Panel and “Approaching Faculty” workshop. Review the flyer below and check out the events calendar for more …
February 19, 2019
May Graduation Celebration
Economics Spring Graduation Recognition Event will be on Thursday, May 9 at 5:30pm at the Madison Masonic Center. Students must arrive by 5:00pm. This event is designed to honor all of our economics graduates: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and …
January 29, 2019
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