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 …
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 …
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!
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 …
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 …
UWM Economics Hats going viral?
The Niho Fund has grown into a critical tool increasing the research and exposure of the Department.
Department PhD student Zo Andriantomanga wins the Abramson Scroll from the National Association for Business Economics (NABE). The Abramson Scroll is awarded annually to the author of an outstanding article published inBusiness Economics, the NABE flagship journal. Zo won the award for the …
Together with the Student Experience and Talent Center here at UWM, the Department held a session on Job Search for students in all our economics degree programs. On October 10th four returning alums shared their own experience, provided tips and …
As part of our long-standing exchange agreement with JLU – Giessen, we welcomed Prof. Mirjam Stockburger this fall. She taught a 3 credit econometrics course over the month of September, attended our fall welcome, attended seminars and gave one of her own. …