The UW-Madison Economics Department is a highly ranked program dedicated to excellence in research and teaching. The department is one of the largest departments in the College of Letters & Science with more than 40 faculty, 12 teaching lecturers, 1,700 undergraduate students, 200+ Masters students and 120+ PhD students in residence. The department is continuously highly nationally ranked for both its graduate and undergraduate programs.
Econ Graduation - May 7, 2026
Save the Date for Econ Graduation!
Thursday, May 7, 2026
5:00-6:45pm (reception to follow)
Monona Terrace Convention Center
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Job Market Candidates
We are proud to announce the UW-Madison Economics Department Job Market Candidates for 2025-2026.
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