Congratulations 2021 Graduates!
Though we are saddened that we cannot physically come together during this special time, all the faculty and staff of the Department of Economics are thinking of you and are still excited to celebrate in a virtual and socially-distant way.
Whether an international or domestic student, first-generation or legacy, non-traditional or traditional, started out at U-M or transferred in: YOU are a true-blue Michigan Wolverine—one of the Leaders and Best, and we are here to recognize all that you have accomplished!
Undergraduate Commencement Video
Congratulations, U-M Economics Class of 2021!
"We don't need a live ceremony to understand this moment, right now, and this Michigan community—forever—are always for you!” -David Miller, Associate Professor of Economics & Director of Undergraduate Studies
Please enjoy these remarks from our faculty and this year's featured speaker, Dr. Elaine Buckberg, Chief Economist of General Motors.
Master of Applied Economics Commencement Video
A graduate degree is a huge commitment, and we at the Department of Economics want to honor and acknowedge the sacrifice and hard work you have put into achieving your degree!
Please enjoy these remarks from our Department Chair, Mel Stephens, and the MAE program director, John Laitner.
PhD Commencement Video
Congratulations, U-M Economics Class of 2021!
We're so proud of all that you have accomplished, and quarantine won't keep us from celebrating!
Please enjoy these remarks from our faculty for (and about) our Doctoral graduates!
“Everything you learn will build your strength—as a professional, and as a person.”
-Elaine Buckberg
Chief Economist of General Motors
Hail! to the victors valiant
Hail! to the conquering heroes
Hail! Hail! to Michigan
The Champions of the West!
Graduating Non-Traditional Students Exemplify U-M Spirit to be Leaders & Best
The road to college graduation is infrequently a straightforward path with many facing a myriad of challenges between themselves and their diplomas. Some students identify as non-traditional—those who worked full-time to attend college part-time, those with caregiver responsibilities, or who took an extended break before starting or completing their undergraduate studies.
Three such non-traditional students share a drive to better themselves and persevere through their unique circumstances to complete their degrees.
Read more about these graduates here!
"Be resilient because
–if you are working on something important–
you will encounter resistance."
-Elaine Buckberg
Chief Economist of General Motors
Graduates, thank you for your many contributions to our community throughout your time at Michigan.
You will always have a hoMe with Economics.
