Former GW Economics Student Appointed to Swank Chair in Rural-Urban Policy
Former GW Econ student Gabriel Lade has been appointed to Swank Chair in Rural-Urban Policy at The Ohio State University.
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CCAS Professor Ranked among Top Researchers in Economics and Finance in the World
Barry R. Chiswick has been ranked No. 316 in the world and No. 217 in the United States in the 2025 Research.com rankings for economics and finance.
GW Recognizes Top Scholars at 2025 Academic Honors Ceremony
President Ellen M. Granberg and Provost Christopher Alan Bracey congratulated nine Distinguished Scholars including Cecilia Culver, a double major in economics and statistics.
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Seminars
The department hosts seminars on a variety of topics throughout the year. Seminars are held in the John W. Kendrick Seminar Room, Monroe Hall Room 321, unless otherwise noted.
Alumni Lecture Series
Alumni and friends are invited to the GW Alumni Lecture Series in Economics. Lectures are delivered by faculty and visiting economists, and are followed by a networking reception open to all attendees.
Co-Sponsored Events
The department co-sponsors many events throughout the year with the Elliott School of International Affairs. See the Elliott School events calendar for details.
Undergraduate Events
The department hosts events specific events catered towards our undergraduate students throughout the year. Visit the undergraduate events page for more details.
Applied Economics Events
The MS program hosts information sessions and workshops, visiting speakers, social gatherings and orientations for new students.