Faculty News

  • Faculty Spotlight - Mingliang Li
    11/18/25
    Dr. Mingliang Li is an econometrician with research interest in labor economics and the economics of education. He received his PhD from the University of California – Irvine.
  • Faculty Spotlight - Justin Downs
    11/18/25
    Dr. Justin Downs is a microeconomic theorist with research interests in behavioral economics, information economics, and game theory. He received his PhD in Economics from the University of Washington.
  • Faculty Spotlight - Michael Coury
    11/18/25
    Dr. Michael Coury is an applied microeconomist with research interests in public economics, environmental economics, and economic history.
  • Faculty Spotlight - Neel Rao
    11/18/25
    Dr. Neel Rao is a microeconomist with research interests in labor economics, economic theory, and health economics.
  • UB Economics Rises in National Rankings
    11/18/25
    The College of Arts and Sciences’ economics program leapt 14 spots to No. 52 among public universities and climbed 31 places to 112th nationally, reflecting its growing impact in research, teaching, and student achievement.
  • Staff Spotlight - Jordan Chen-Turowec
    9/23/25
    Jordan Chen-Turowec is part of the amazing staff team that supports the Department of Economics.  As Department Administrator, Jordan ensures the smooth functioning of the administrative aspects of the department.  You can find her on the fourth floor solving problems for students, faculty, and the Department as a whole!
  • Staff Spotlight - Taya Myree
    9/19/25
    Taya Myree is part of the amazing staff team that supports the Department of Economics.  As Office Assistant, Taya helps students enroll in courses, provides administrative support to faculty, and is available to answer any questions that you might have!  You can find her on the fourth floor in the main office helping to ensure that everything is working as it should!