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  • The 40th year of the UWM – JLU Giessen exchange!
    Jeff Zimm (MA 1988) sent some wonderful photos – many thanks. His trip down memory lane took him to the summer of 1988 when he participated in the second year of the UWM – JLU Giessen Student Exchange. That makes this summer the 40th consecutive year that students have been exchanged between UWM and our German partner, …
  • Annual Panther Econ Connect
    At the end of the term we said good-bye to those economics students graduating this year.  We also connected with alumni and friends during this annual event.  Back to speak to us was Evan Andrew (MA 2017), Senior Audit Manager, BMO.  He discussed his path since graduation. He emphasized the need in the market or …
  • Undergraduate Research Spring 2026 Symposium
    Five undergraduates, with the help of their faculty mentors, prepared and presented original research at the Spring 2026 Symposium held in the UWM Student Union. Presentations included research on important topics in macroeconomics, transportation economics and local outsourcing. See the details here. Undergraduate David Gomez with his poster
  • UWM 414 Day of Giving
    Celebrate Milwaukee, Panther pride and the UWM Economics Department! Give a gift to the department. This year, Professor John Heywood will give $1,400 after 30 donations of any size to the following funds: Economics General Fund: Supporting students, instruction, and scholarships. Yoshio Niho Faculty Excellence Fund: Funding research opportunities for faculty. William Holahan Prize and Scholar Fund: Awarding outstanding …
  • UWM Makes Great Showing at Midwest Econ!
    The UWM Economics Department was extremely well represented at the Midwest Economics Association Meeting at the end of March held in Chicago.  Professor Rebecca Neumann joined many graduate students and alumni in attending and presenting research.  Indeed, the turnout was so large that we are likely to forget some who were there – sorry.  Alumni …
  • Gary Hoover ’93 wins the UWM Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award
    This February the Department was thrilled to participate in welcoming Gary Hoover ’93 back to campus to win the UWM Distinguished  Alumni Achievement Award.  Gary is the Executive director of the Murphy Institute, professor of economics and affiliate professor of law, Tulane University Gary Hoover '93 Hoover is a leading voice and researcher in the …
  • Professor Bahmani Recognized for Length of Service
    At the annual length of service ceremony on February 10th, Professor Mohsen Bahmani was recognized for a remarkable 45 years of service to UWM and to the Department of Economics. Well done! Chancellor Gibson congratulates Mohsen Bahmani
  • Professor Sunwoong Kim Retires
    Prof. Sunwoong Kim retires!  Sunny joined the Department in 1989 teaching urban economics and mathematical economics. His broad research interests included the importance of spatial aspects of markets, economic development, discrimination, the economics of education and the interaction of politics and economics. His work appeared in the Journal of Political Economy, the Review of Economics and Statistics, the …
  • Department helps bring Economics to High School Students
    Continuing to work with the Office of Dual Enrollment, the Department hosted students from two local high schools late in the fall term. Evan Schmidt from Shorewood High School brought 28 students from his Econ 100 class.  Joseph Torrisi (BA 2019) from Grafton High School brought 16 students taking AP Economics.  Professors Kundan Kishor, Vivian …
  • Prof. Lazkano named International Advocate
    The UWM Center for International Education named Prof. Itziar Lazkano an International Advocate. As an Advocate she "significantly impacted and improved the lives of UWM international students and study abroad participants." This recognition follows from students nominating faculty who showed them exceptional support and assistance.​ Prof. Lazkano and TA Adipon Haque from Bangladesh
  • Student and Alumni Pride
    UWM Economics Hats going viral?
  • A Great Year for the Niho Fund
    The Niho Fund has grown into a critical tool increasing the research and exposure of the Department.

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