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Through "Keizai in Kansai: Business and Culture in Japan," a group of nine ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ students studied the Japanese economy up close for nearly a month. 

The event Monday in Whitley Auditorium offered a broad look at the history and accomplishments of the labor movement.

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ President Leo M. Lambert bestowed the university's highest honor upon five retired faculty and staff members for their meritorious service to the university. 

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ advances a growing national movement, engaging recent graduates in a year of community service following graduation.

The assistant professor of economics' research examines the extent of growth elasticity in a developed economy.

Research co-authored by the assistant professor of economics examines the Multidimensional Human Opportunity Index.

The Department of Economics recognized Michael Keenan and Ameya Benegal for writing the best economics theses of the year.

President Emeritus Earl J. Danieley, who has given ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ 70 years of service, is among 19 faculty and staff members retiring this year.

Thirty-one students presented individual comprehensive research projects on economic issues.

The economics majors shared their theses during the annual meeting’s undergraduate research sessions.