Category: Undergraduate
What is Economics?
It’s that time of year again: selecting courses for next semester! And whether you have already decided to major in economics, are taking a few courses to see if you … Continued
James Tatter: Selected for 2018 Carolina Blue Honors Fellowship
James Tatter is a third-year student from Winston-Salem, NC with majors in history and economics. He will use the fellowship to cover his expenses for travel to Barcelona, Spain, where he … Continued
The EconAid Center: Opening Ceremony
https://econ.unc.edu/files/2017/11/Econ-Aid-Center.mp4 Professor Kalina Staub noticed something about her undergraduate students last year: they were interested in the course material, they loved talking economics – but they didn’t come to her … Continued
Understanding financial markets: undergraduate research initiatives in summer 2017
How did you spend your summer vacation? For six of our rising seniors, summer wasn’t a vacation — it was a time of intensive research into the workings of global … Continued
The All-New EconAid Center
The EconAid Center is open and ready for your visits! Come see the changes that we made in the summer! And visit econ.unc.edu/undergraduate/econaid for more information, hours and a Fall … Continued
Hayley Carter: Excellence in the classroom and on the court
Hayley Carter graduated on 14 May with her undergraduate degree in Economics, and (as usual) she was multitasking. She didn’t want to miss her commencement in Kenan Stadium or the reception … Continued
Three Undergraduate Awards in Economics in 2017
At the 2017 graduation reception this Mother’s Day, we recognized two undergraduates for their sustained excellence and accomplishments in the Economics degree. Economics major and minor in Geography, Ariana Vaisey (pictured … Continued
EconAid Center: A Study Space
Don’t Need help with Econ finals? The EconAid Center is a great resource if you have questions about Econ classes. Faculty, TAs and ULAs hold office hours Monday (10am – … Continued
EconAid: Study Assistance When You Need it
Remember those days before the big midterm? You’ve reviewed the book, you’ve reviewed the class notes, and now you have 15 questions about what you’ve read that you just can’t … Continued
Curricular Innovation: The New Quantitative Financial Economics Credential
(l-r) Dr. Michael Aguilar and Gonzalo Asis Education researchers know that experimentation and practical experience are important aspects of the learning process for many students. UNC Economics believes it as … Continued