Dear Alumni and Friends,
Our semester is off to an auspicious beginning. We are happy to share our early fall accomplishments and look forward to sending regular updates throughout the year.
In August, we welcomed our largest contingent of undergraduate and graduate students, who came from across the country and around the world. Their academic talent and rich multicultural composition will make a dynamic, engaging economics learning environment. You will find more details about our academic programs as you read further.
In September, undergraduates benefitted from two key alumni engagement programs. Twenty-four economics alumni are elevating the classroom room experience for our students through the Dornsife Alumni Mentor Program. In this eight-week program, they provide career exploration, job shadowing and networking opportunities. Women in Economics hosted their Fall forum bringing together alumnae leaders with freshman and sophomore women considering an economics major. Following an alumnae panel discussion, students were able to network with members who not only shared their experience but offered their future support and advice.
Recently, we were informed that our research ranking advanced again. We are now #12 on our way to being counted among the Top 10. We attribute that to the quality of our faculty members and the depth of research and publications they are producing. In future newsletters, you will have an opportunity to learn more about our evolving excellence.
For those of you who contribute your time, expertise, and financial support, my warmest thanks. Alumni are among our greatest assets and we continue to expand opportunities for involvement. Please join us!
Amite,
Romain Ranciere
