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Economics Professor Menna Bizuneh Gives Commencement Address at Andrew Young School of Policy Studies

Claremont, Calif. (December 21, 2015)—Pitzer College Assistant Professor of Economics Menna Bizuneh gave the keynote address at the graduation ceremony of Georgia State University’s Andrew Young School of Policy Studies on December 16. Bizuneh, who earned her PhD at Georgia State University, spoke about the value of the school’s degree, her experiences as a graduate [Read More...]
December 21, 2015
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Professor Menna Bizuneh Wins Grant to Explore Shortage of Women of Color Majoring in Economics

Claremont, Calif. (August 14, 2015)— Pitzer College Assistant Professor of Economics Menna Bizuneh received a $6,450 grant from the Consortium on High Achievement and Success (CHAS) for her project “Demystifying the Economics Major Shortage of Women in Minority Groups.” Bizuneh’s research project examines what factors influence undergraduates’ decisions to major in economics. She will explore [Read More...]
August 14, 2015