Department of Economics Fundraiser and Awards Banquet: April 25, 2026

ECU Department of Economics Fundraiser & Awards Banquet

A Night of Connection and Support

The Fundraiser and Awards Banquet is an important opportunity to support the department’s ongoing mission. Contributions made during this event help fund scholarships, enhance student experiences, and strengthen academic programs.

It’s a night where:

  • Alumni reconnect with former classmates and professors
  • Students build relationships with professionals in the field
  • Faculty celebrate the accomplishments of the ECON community
  • Supporters invest in the future of the department

Capturing the Moments That Matter

Chair mingling with alumni

Scholarship recipient mingling with ECON faculty

Alumni Evan Wimpy performance

Alumni (Left to right: Evan, Tian, Amber, Julian)

Mingling

Welcoming remarks from Tisha Emerson, chair

Join Us for the Next Celebration On April 25, 2026

We look forward to welcoming you to our next Fundraiser and Awards Banquet. Together, we honor the past, celebrate the present, and invest in the future of the ECU Department of Economics.

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Celebrating Excellence, Honoring Achievement, Strengthening Our ECON Community

Each year, the ECU Department of Economics brings together faculty, students, alumni, and friends for an evening dedicated to recognition, connection, and shared accomplishment. Our Fundraiser and Awards Banquet is more than an annual tradition—it’s a celebration of the people who make our department exceptional.

Honoring Our Scholarship Recipients

Scholarships play a vital role in supporting the next generation of economists. At the banquet, we proudly recognize the students whose hard work, dedication, and academic excellence have earned them these awards.

Celebrating Student Excellence

Two of the evening’s most anticipated announcements are:

  • Outstanding Undergraduate Student of the Year : Dylan Thorne
  • Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year: Miya Huang

These awards are determined by our faculty and recognize students who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance, leadership, and commitment to the study of economics. Their achievements reflect the hard work happening every day in our classrooms, research projects, and community initiatives.

Recognizing Outstanding Alumni

Each year, we honor an Outstanding Alumni Award recipient—an individual who has made a significant contribution to the Department of Economics and exemplifies the values of ECU. These alumni inspire our students, support our mission, and demonstrate the impact an ECON degree can have on the world. Their achievements remind us of the strength and reach of our Pirate network.