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Gail Wilensky Professor of Applied Economics and Public Policy Inaugural Lecture Amanda Kowalski will give her inaugural lecture as the Gail Wilensky Professor of Applied Economics and Public Policy on Wednesday, September 13. A reception will immediately follow the lecture. Learn more about this event here.

Congratulations to Our 2019 Graduates! Find links to the online recordings of the Graduate and Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies here!

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