News and Recaps from the Economics Master’s Programs, May  to September 2025

As summer gives way to fall, we are excited to welcome a new class of master’s students, full of hope and fresh inspiration. We would also like to harken back to the beginning of the summer and celebrate our glorious graduates of 2025.

 

GEA Reps and Welcome Back Party for Graduate Students, AY 2025-2026

The Graduate Economics Association Welcome Back Party was held on Wednesday, September 10th, from 5-7 pm at the George Sherman Union Terrace lounge and patio. This fall, Bhimraj Bhuller joined Eunji Park as a Representative for Master’s Students on the board of the GEA.

 

Master’s Class Photo, AY 2024-2025

Econ Master's Students
Students from the MA graduating class of 2025 gathered for a group photo on Marsh Plaza on April 30th, 2025. Photo by Andrew Burke-Stevenson.

 

Prizes for Academic Excellence and Outstanding Service in the Economics Master’s Program, AY 2024-2025

The Economics master’s classes of 2024 and 2025 certainly stood tall in academic excellence. Despite their smaller numbers, the master’s programs continued to produce a steady stream of outstanding scholars, and many successful doctoral, pre-doctoral, and professional placements. These two years were also blessed by an exceptionally vibrant spirit of camaraderie and community. Master’s students have enjoyed an energetic program of extracurricular activities; and lasting personal friendships were formed that cut across all national and linguistic boundaries, educational and professional backgrounds, cultures and characters.

Three graduates of 2025 – David Klein, Rosa He, and Eric Zhang – have been awarded the Prizes for Academic Excellence and Outstanding Service in the Economics Master’s Program, to recognize and celebrate not only their individual attainments but also their contributions to the greater good of the master’s community.

2025 MA Prize winners at the Economics Convocation
From left: Eric Liying Zhang, David Klein, Rosa Yuxin He, and Prof. Daniele Paserman, Economics Department Chair.