Aug 29, 2022
‘Need a Lift?’ with Prof. Rex Ahene
President Nicole Farmer Hurd and Prof. Rex Ahene talk about their shared passion for helping students unlock their potential and the entrepreneurial spirit…
Economics
Aug 3, 2022
Studying global geography of forest carbon offsets
Areeb Atheeque '25 hopes to help further the fight against climate change by studying efficiency of carbon offset projects.
Jul 27, 2022
In the media: Prof. Julie Smith quoted in AFP article about expected Fed rate hike this week
A frequently sought source by national and international media, Smith tells Agence France-Presse that previous rate increases seem to be working to control…
Jul 5, 2022
Learning how to make AI more ethical
A Lafayette faculty-student research team is examining how algorithms can be written to prevent bias as part of a Google Research Scholar Program.
Jun 29, 2022
Changing the world through economics
Ruben Hernandez ’24 is spending the summer and fall learning about fostering diversity in economic development and improving the lives of people in economically…
Jun 29, 2022
Prof. Julie Smith joins think tank panel discussion on inflation
Professor of economics shared her views on inflation with a panel organized by Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, a leading think tank for…
Jun 3, 2022
Students help senior living organization develop marketing strategy
Hands-on economics research project is a win-win: Lafayette students help a Lehigh Valley senior living facility while gaining valuable real-world experience…
May 28, 2022
Meet the valedictorians: Allison Paglia ’22
Economics, psychology double-major will be working as a marketing automation associate at iCIMS, a New Jersey-based HR tech company.
May 11, 2022
In the media: CNBC features Prof. Erin Cottle Hunt’s Social Security research
Assistant professor of economics featured in CNBC article about her recent research on shortcomings with Social Security benefits.
May 5, 2022
In the media: Prof. Amy Guisinger shares expertise on interest rates
Assistant professor of economics spoke with WFMZ-TV about the Fed increasing interest rates to fight inflation.