Three open seats remain in this summer's study abroad program in Germany! Examine firsthand the stark contrast between capitalism and communism over twelve days in the formerly divided Berlin. Immerse yourself in German culture while studying the direct results of these two economic systems. See vestiges of the Berlin Wall, which split the city in two after the second world war, and contrast everyday life on both sides of that wall with visits to the Allied and DDR museums. Visit sites...
Dr. Brent Evans, Associate Professor of Economics, is hosting an investing an benefits seminar for faculty and staff this Friday at 2:00 in Atkinson 207. He hopes to help faculty and staff improve their decision making when navigating the optional retirement plans offered by USG institution. Brent will also provide guidance for health care decisions during open enrollment.
One of twelve winners nationwide, senior finance and economics double-major Lauren Moskowitz has received Charles Schwab’s Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Talent Advantage (RIATA) Student Scholarship. In its second year, the scholarship provides student winners $10,000 for the 2022-2023 academic year and matches them with a senior advisor for mentoring. The scholarship is supposed to decrease financial barriers for students, advocate diversity and widen the talent pool within...
Before commencement every year, each college of the university selects an outstanding student to receive a medallion commemorating their undergraduate achievement. This year, Savannah Taylor, senior economics and world languages and cultures double-major, won two. The College of Business (COB) and College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) both awarded Taylor their 2022 Outstanding Student Awards. She was also named Georgia College’s Newman Civic Fellow earlier in the year. “There are so...
Visiting scholar, Dr. Doug Walker, will be presenting recent research this Thursday from 12:30 to 1:30 PM in Atkinson 202. His work, "Restaurant taxes and tipping" will be presented as part of the ongoing seminar series, the College of Business Research Assembly (COBRA). All are encouraged to attend. Dr. Walker is a Professor of Economics at the College of Charleston and a former faculty member of Georgia College. His research in gambling has been featured in top-tier journals...
Visiting scholar, Dr. Doug Walker, will be presenting recent research this Thursday from 12:30 to 1:30 PM in Atkinson 202. His work, "Restaurant taxes and tipping" will be presented as part of the ongoing seminar series, the College of Business Research Assembly (COBRA). All are encouraged to attend. Dr. Walker is a Professor of Economics at the College of Charleston and a former faculty member of Georgia College. His research in gambling has been featured in top-tier journals...
Even though they were eliminated later, a team of five students were the first from Georgia College to advance to the second round of the Southern Classic Research Challenge, a sub-regional competition in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute Research Challenge. The annual, global competition rigorously tests university students on their analytical, valuation, report writing and presentation skills. As part of the Southern Classic sub-region, students from Georgia College...
Innovative. Tough. Approachable. Passionate. In her nomination, these were the words students and colleagues used to describe Dr. Brooke Conaway, associate professor of economics, and 2022 recipient of the University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents Felton Jenkins Jr. Hall of Fame Faculty Award. Conaway is the fourth Georgia College professor in five years and the second in her department to earn this award. At Georgia College for the last 12 years, she also received the...
