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Economics Alumna, Fernanda Toros (Econ Phd 2003) Launches New Business at Research Park

2018-10-29

WeSpline, a new tech company, announced October 22 that it is simultaneously launching it's platform in the Us, Israel, and Brazil.

Obama's connection to Econ Alumni

2018-09-07

Economics Department has two alumni with a connection to Mr. Obama: Mr. Jesse Ruiz (Econ ’88) and Mr. Billy Dec.

Douglas Kane's (Econ '79), former Illinois State Representative, dissertation referenced

Former Illinois legislator, Jim Nowlan, refers to Douglas Kane's (Econ '79) dissertation in his editorial about Chicago vs. downstate debate.

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Senate Confirms Clarida (Econ '79) as Fed Vice Chairman

2018-08-29

The Senate voted Tuesday to confirm Columbia University economist Richard Clarida to become Federal Reserve vice chairman, filling a top leadership position ahead of the central bank’s September policy meeting. President Donald Trump tapped Mr. Clarida in April to serve as No. 2 to Fed Chairman...

Software AG Appoints Illinois Economics Alumnus, Raj Datta, as New President

Software AG Appoints Raj Datta as New President for North America August 28, 2018 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--...

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