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The Raphael Kiam Economics Learning Center hits its stride

2026-02-24

The Raphael Kiam Economics Learning Center was recently renovated to be more inviting and accommodating to students.Located in the lower level of David...

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Economics Alumni family featured in article

2019-05-21

Economics alumni family featured in article - The Thompson family has a long history with the Economics Department and the University of Illinois.

Alumnus Steven Thayer to be Economics 2019 Convocation Speaker

Alumni Steven J. Thayer (B.A. Econ, 1988) will be the Department of Economics 2019 Convocation Ceremony guest speaker. Alumni joining Steven on the stage to greet students will be Gene Grass (B.A....

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Alumnus Steven Thayer to be Economics 2019 Convocation Speaker

2019-05-01

Alumni Steven J. Thayer (B.A. Econ, 1988) will be the Department of Economics 2019 Convocation Ceremony guest speaker. Alumni joining Steven on the stage to greet students will be Gene Grass (B.A. Econ 1973) and Dr. John Stodden (MS Econ 1970, Econ PhD 1972).

Noted economist, James Howell (Econ MA 1951), dies at 91

2019-04-15

James E. Howell (Econ MA 1951), a noted economist and formerly the longest-serving faculty member of the Graduate School of Business (GSB), died on March 29 at his home in Palo Alto. He was 91.

Noted economist, James Howell (Econ MA 1951), dies at 91

James E. Howell (Econ MA 1951), a noted economist and formerly the longest-serving faculty member of the Graduate School of Business (GSB), died on March 29 at his home in Palo Alto. He was 91.

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Linda Blumberg (Econ 1986) interviewed in article about Medicare for All

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Lonnie Golden (Econ Phd 1985) consults on Illinois tax plan

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Illini Success 2019 First Destination Survey for Economics is released!

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