- Professor Sunwoong Kim RetiresProf. 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 StudentsContinuing 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 AdvocateThe 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 PrideUWM Economics Hats going viral?
- A Great Year for the Niho FundThe Niho Fund has grown into a critical tool increasing the research and exposure of the Department.
- PhD Student Wins Prestigious AwardDepartment 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 year starting in October 2024 for his article “The Role of Survey-Based Expectations in Real-Time …
- Alums provide Job Search AdviceTogether 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 answered questions. They explained the importance of internships and how to be a convincing job …
- Prof. Stockburger visits from GiessenAs 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. She spoke on fertility and changes in German educational policy. Prof. Mirjam Stockburger It was …
- Perlman Paper Prize won by Ole UlptsOle Ulpts won the Perlman Paper Prize. The prize is given to the best submitted paper in labor economics here at UWM. This year Ole's paper, “In a Hurry to Graduate: The Effects of Compressed Schooling on Degree Completion,“ took the prize. It is given in memory of Richard Perlman, a long time departmental faculty …
- Mia Crowell is the Undergraduate Prize winner!Each year the Department awards a prize to the best continuing undergraduate. This is a student who excels in the classroom and contributes to their fellow students. The 2025 winner is Mia Crowell. Congratulations! Mia Crowell and Prof. Rebecca Neumann
- The Holahan Prize goes to Marlo Vasquez!Marlo Vasquez wins the 2025 Holahan Prize for Outstanding Teaching by a Graduate Student. A dissertation student working with Professor Lazkano, Marlo has excelled in teaching both principles and economic development classes. This is the fourteenth annual awarding of the Prize which serves to recognize the forty years of excellent teaching and leadership provided by …
- Youssuf Abdelatif wins the Elliott PrizeYoussuf Abdelatif wins the J. Walter Elliott Prize for 2025. This prize memorializes Prof. Elliott and was first awarded in 1992. It rewards an outstanding performance on the Macroeconomics preliminary exam. As Chair Kundan Kishor said, "we don't give this award every year only when we have truly excellent exam. Congratulations to Youssuf! Prof. Heywood …