May 8 was a very special day for our senior Economics majors. It began in Kenan Stadium with the University’s 2016 Commencement ceremony, and then continued with the Economics Department reception in the Global Education Center. As you can see … Read more
The sky was Carolina blue for the 2016 Economics Department Graduation reception — and the tables were laden with Carolina-blue punch, Tar Heel cookies and pimento-cheese sandwiches. After the graduation ceremony in Kenan Stadium, the graduates, their families and the faculty … Read more
May 8 was a very special day for our senior Economics majors. It began in Kenan Stadium with the University’s 2016 Commencement ceremony, and then continued with the Economics Department reception in the Global Education Center. As you can see … Read more
May 10 was a landmark day for many of UNC’s seniors: they graduated! Of the 3783 undergraduates receiving degrees from Carolina that day, almost 10 percent majored in Economics. The graphic below illustrates the provenance of all of those undergraduates, and … Read more
A note from the Chair: Graduation occurred on Mother’s Day, but Mother Nature sent us rain this year. Jason Kilar, founder/CEO of Hulu, gave a moving commencement address. His own experience had taught him the great importance of perseverance, … Read more
While the commencement ceremony in Kenan Stadium belongs to everyone, it’s clear that the undergraduates are the stars on Mother’s Day. The day before, the graduate students have their own star turn at the University hooding ceremony. The hood is … Read more
We honor all of our graduates at Commencement, but this year we sent out a large thank-you as well. Andrew Powell (at left in photo) graduated in May with a degree in Economics as well as a Minor in Entrepreneurship. He … Read more
On May 10 this year the University came together to celebrate the successes of its graduate students. At the Hooding Ceremony, those students who have completed the requirements for their Ph.D. are presented and are “hooded” — they’re given for … Read more
Quick quiz: Where can you find 1600 pimiento-cheese sandwiches on Mother’s Day? If you were in Chapel Hill on May 11 you know the answer. The Economics Department filled the Global Education Center for a reception after the graduation ceremony … Read more