April

2024 Scholars Forum

The Department of Finance and Economics (FIEC) is very pleased that numerous students participated in the 19th Annual Scholars Forum held at the IUP KCAC on April 10, 2024. We wish to thank volunteer judges, faculty mentors, and the Scholars Forum planning committee who organized this event and gave of their own time and talent to afford our students this exceptional opportunity to participate in a professional conference atmosphere.

2024 Pennsylvania Sports Business Conference

The Department of Finance and Economics is pleased to recognize two economics majors who shared the results of their research completed as part of the econometrics course sequence in economics at the 2024 Pennsylvania Sports Business Conference, “Creating the Gold Standard,” on the IUP main campus on Friday, April 12.

Annual Research Awards Reception—Dean’s Award for ECB

As part of 2024 Research Appreciation Week schedule of events, Department of Finance and Economics (FIEC) faculty member, Dr. Brandon Vick, received the Dean’s Award for the Eberly College of Business. This award was presented during the 30th Annual Research Awards Reception, which recognizes and celebrates outstanding research by faculty and graduate students and a commitment to sponsored research by faculty and staff.

Alumnus Zisk is ECON 338 Guest Alumni Speaker, Spring 2024

IUP alumnus Nathan Zisk served as a guest speaker for Yaya Sissoko’s ECON 338 Poverty in Africa class on Friday, March 22, 2024. 

Students Travel to 2024 Undergraduate Research Showcase at Harrisburg

Alex Tseng traveled to Harrisburg with three other IUP students to participate in the Undergraduate Research at the Capitol—Pennsylvania event held on March 19, 2024.