Department of Economics, University of Toronto

After just 9 to 12 years of postsecondary education, the Department of Economics has to say goodbye to yet another cohort of PhD students. They are all preparing to start their first jobs as people who have earned the highest degree in their field. https://newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/the-program-with-global-demand-phd-placement-announcements/

Jordi Mondria and his family get competitive about fantasy football. This year, both Professor Mondria and his daughter Marina Mondria Munteis built fantasy football helper websites to help fans use data to get winning results the bragging rights that come with those results. The only question is, who won the Mondria vs. Mondria website development cup? https://newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/mondria-vs-mondria-ai-literacy-through-fantasy-football/

Where research and storytelling: Meet new grad Maeve Ellis Maeve Ellis was interested in journalism long before she began her undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto. Rather than enrolling in a journalism program after high school, the class of 2026 grad chose a pair of Faculty of Arts & Science majo...

Charting a course in research: Meet new grad Zhengqi Chen Zhengqi Chen started out as a student of Rotman Commerce. After he realized the vast difference between the disciplines of economics and finance early on in his studies, Chen changed his degree plans. The St. Michael's College student will graduate in J...

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ATTENTION INCOMING STUDENTS: The deadline to register for First-Year Learning Communities is 2 July!

Join a First-Year Learning Community (FLC)
Starting at U of T this fall? Build connections and set yourself up for success by joining a First-Year Learning Community (FLC). FLCs are small groups of first-year students who meet weekly, in person, to connect, learn and support one another during the transition to university.

Why join an FLC?
· Gain tips for academic success
· Build meaningful friendships
· Feel more confident in your first year
· Earn a transcript notation

This free co-curricular program is open to all incoming Arts & Science students. FLCs are especially valuable for students looking to build community early, including international, Indigenous, Black, commuter, first-generation and access program students.

Applications are open from June 2 to July 2, 2026. Apply at UofT.me/FLCs. For questions, email [email protected].

What happens after convocation? Most students don't know exactly what is next. Diya Chandna is among them, but she's approaching her job search with sense and positivity at the fore. https://newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/embracing-possibility-without-knowing-whats-next-graduand-diya-chandna/

Congratulations Maeve Ellis! The graduand has taken her skills in economics research and moved from The Varsity to CBC's news bureau in Saskatoon. https://newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/where-research-and-storytelling-meet-graduand-maeve-ellis/

As students complete their degrees, it's time to recognize that every member of our academic community is part of a family, a home community, a circle of friends. When Alexis Lu visits Convocation Hall next month, he'll represent degree completion as the collective achievement it always is. https://newsletter.economics.utoronto.ca/the-good-grandson-graduand-alexis-lu-ma-economics/