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 Professor William Holahan.

Emeritus Prof. Bill Holahan and Marlo Vasquez
Emeritus Prof. Bill Holahan and Marlo Vasquez

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