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The Fed Walks a Tightrope as Interest Rate Decision Looms

On the eve of its interest rate decision, the Federal Reserve faces pressure from markets and politics. Inflation remains high, employment steady and the White House urges a rate cut. Economics professor Vikram Kumar helps make sense of the complicated economic environment that is clouded with uncertainties, tariffs and political pressures.

No Easy Fix for Low U.S. Birth Rate, Economics Professor Says

A declining birth rate is bad news for the economy. But Economics Professor Siobhan O’Keefe says there are no easy fixes for graying workforces. 

French and Francophone Studies and Economics alum Nadia Baye '22 has built on her experiences doing research in the Ivory Coast and working with UN Women and the African Union to tackle a Master's Degree in International Development Policy at Georgetown University as a means to promote women's leadership and gender equity through lasting cultural change.

From Idea to Reality: ˮ���� College's Debut in the Fed Challenge

Economics major and Data Science minor Dean Dowling ’25 reflects on his independent study with Prof. Caleb Stroup, during which Dean and a team of ˮ���� students founded the Fed Challenge at ˮ���� College. 

New Administration Clouds Economic Outlook For New Year

Three economic experts share their outlook on what 2025 might hold. No surprise: The incoming Trump administration is a wild card. Tariffs and regulations will play a major role in the American and the global economy.

DCI Forum Asks, ‘How Should Americans Respond to Income Inequality?’

The Deliberative Citizenship Initiative at ˮ���� College brings people together to productively engage with one another on difficult and contentious issues. A recent forum examined economic inequality in the United States. Learn more.

How a Move to Replace Lead Pipes Could Reduce Crime in America

Find out how environmental measures in the Biden administration’s proposed infrastructure bill could have surprising and lasting effects on crime.

From C Student to the C Suite, Clayt Daley '73 Supports ˮ���� Initiatives and Names Martin Court Housing

After a successful career in business, ˮ���� College alum Clayt Daley and spouse, Meredythe, provide generous support to academic institutions that have touched their lives. Learn more.

Econ Prof: Low Unemployment, Low Inflation Leave Narrow Window for Fed to Hold Steady

Vikram Kumar, ˮ���� College professor of economics, says that the combination of sustained low unemployment and lower inflation provides the Fed with a brief window of opportunity to stay the course on interest rates. Read more.

“No Tax On Tips” No Big Deal Says ˮ���� College Economics Professor

Siobhan O’Keefe, an assistant professor of economics, shared her thoughts on the potential impact — and unintended consequences — of the proposal to eliminate income tax on tips.

Congratulations to the 2024 ˮ���� College Retirees

ˮ���� College will honor retirees this week during a special end-of-year celebration. Here, we congratulate the faculty and staff who have contributed immeasurably to the college community.

16 Hours in Panama City: Politics, Economics & Cultural Immersion

Clara Smith ’24 reflects on her spring break trip to Panama with Prof. Britta Crandall, where they studied politics and economics through meetings with government officials, founders of nonprofits, and indigenous leaders.

Class of 2024 Models Resilience, Celebrates Graduation With Joy

ˮ���� College celebrated the Class of 2024 at its 187th commencement on Sunday, May 12. “Remember that hope is an action verb,” President Doug Hicks told graduates. “You are not just inheriting a world; you can and must shape that world.” Read more.

Sam Waithira ’24 Brings Service and ˮ���� from ˮ���� to Kenya

In his four years at ˮ���� College, Sam Waithira made a difference on campus, in the community and in his home country of Kenya. He will graduate from ˮ���� College on Sunday prepared to continue to lead and serve. Learn more.

From Campus Leader to West Coast Litigator: Aditi Ghatlia ’18 Turns Theory Into Practice

Her leadership roles across campus and the friendships she made at ˮ���� prepared Aditi Ghatlia ’18 for a career in law. Working as a litigator on the West Coast, she continues to seek out communities and experiences where she can make a difference. 

Finding a Place, Creating a Legacy: Alvin Atkinson ’81 Pays It Forward

Alvin Atkinson '81 overcame challenges to find his place at ˮ���� College, get involved, and develop a lifelong commitment to leadership and service that impacts current scholar-athlete Malik McDaniel '25. Learn more. 

A Welcoming of Deliberative Disagreement: Spotlight on ˮ���� College’s DCI

ˮ���� College students Daniel Lee '26 and Divin Dushimimana '26 reflect on their work with the Deliberative Citizenship Initiative and the happiness that comes from genuine conversations and thoughtful exchanges of ideas.

A Decade of Making a Difference: ˮ���� Impact Fellows Reflect on Life-Changing Work

For more than a decade, the ˮ���� Impact Fellows program has connected recent ˮ���� College graduates with organizations across the country that focus on education, healthcare and justice. The fellows build skills, learn from mentors and gain experiences that inform their lives and careers.

The Numbers Are Good, But the Vibes Are Off: Economic Experts Weigh in on Murky Year Ahead

Consumer sentiment toward the economy might not seem to line up with economic realities, but ˮ���� College’s expert sources caution that there are some concrete reasons for the apparent mismatch. Here, they examine where we are now and what’s ahead.

Heading from the West to the East Coast for College

Six students from the western United States share what it was like to move to the east coast for college and offer advice for prospective students considering the decision to attend an east coast school like ˮ���� College.