Category: Students
A Summer of Learning and Connection
Students and teachers came together to explore economics, practice leadership, and learn from one another
Finding Confidence, Leadership, and Connection Through Economics
When Bonnie Luo arrived at the Economics for Leaders program at the University of Michigan, she was excited but nervous. A Grade…
Read Across America Day 2026: Celebrating a Nation of Diverse Readers
March 2, 2026 When we asked our staff what they are reading right now, the responses felt exactly like FTE…
The True Cost of Glory: What Economics Teaches Us About the Winter Olympics
February 19, 2026 As Norway celebrates its 15th gold medal and Italy rallies behind its home team’s nine golds at…
Foundation for Teaching Economics Opens Student Application for Summer 2026
January 12, 2026 The Foundation for Teaching Economics is pleased to announce that applications for Summer 2026 student programs are…
From Student to Leader: Bret’s Transformative Experience at the EFL Program at UC Berkeley
November 13, 2025 Bret Chen had always been drawn to the world of business. As a high school junior from…
Aditi Gandhi: Economics for Leaders Virtual Program Alumni
October 6, 2025 Aditi sat at her desk in Dubai, staring at her computer screen, her fingers hovering over the…
Alumni Spotlight: Christina Chen
January 25, 2021 Meet Christina Chen. She is an alumni of Economics for Leaders 2020 UC Berkeley virtual program. She…
Welcome: 2020-21 FTE Student Ambassadors
December 22, 2020 This year, FTE is welcoming thirty-seven student ambassadors who are committed to sharing the economic way of…
Recent Alumni Spotlight – Sophia Sweeney
Sophia Sweeney is a 2019 alumna attending Economic History for Leaders at the University of California, Berkeley. History is one…