Author: Becky Wilson
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FTE Pays Tribute to Jerry Hume
It is with deep sadness that we announce the loss of William J. Hume, known as Jerry Hume, former Chairman…
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Join the FTE Team: Student Program Coordinator
ABOUT FTE Established in 1975, the Foundation for Teaching Economics’ mission is to introduce young individuals to an economic way…
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Staff Spotlight – Jamie Wagner
FTE is known nationally for its emphasis on active learning and the engaging activities and lessons used to teach economics.…
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Staff Spotlight – John Kessler
My name is John Kessler and I am a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics and Finance at Purdue…
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Staff Spotlight – Andrea Weiss
Meet Andrea Weiss, FTE Program Coordinator. Andrea first got involved with FTE when she attended EFL as a student…
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Staff Spotlight – Dee Goines
This week we spotlight Dee Goines. Dee is an FTE Student Administrator and leads the leadership activities at programs throughout…
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FTE Student Programs – Summer 2021 Information Session
Join us for a live webinar on Thursday, February 18 to learn all about FTE Student Programs for summer 2021.…
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Alumni Spotlight: Christina Chen
Meet Christina Chen. She is an alumni of Economics for Leaders 2020 UC Berkeley virtual program. She recently participated in…
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Welcome: 2020-21 FTE Student Ambassadors
This year, FTE is welcoming thirty-seven student ambassadors who are committed to sharing the economic way of thinking. FTE Ambassadors…
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Webinar: The Economic Implications of COVID-19: An Update
On Wednesday, June 10 at 6:00 PM ET/ 3:00 PM PT, Professor Scott Baier, Chair of the Economics Department at…