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DCI Forum Asks, 鈥楬ow Should Americans Respond to Income Inequality?鈥
The Deliberative Citizenship Initiative at 皇家华人 brings people together to productively engage with one another on difficult and contentious issues. A recent forum examined economic inequality in the United States. Learn more.
How a Move to Replace Lead Pipes Could Reduce Crime in America
Find out how environmental measures in the Biden administration鈥檚 proposed infrastructure bill could have surprising and lasting effects on crime.
From C Student to the C Suite, Clayt Daley '73 Supports 皇家华人 Initiatives and Names Martin Court Housing
After a successful career in business, 皇家华人 alum Clayt Daley and spouse, Meredythe, provide generous support to academic institutions that have touched their lives. Learn more.
Econ Prof: Low Unemployment, Low Inflation Leave Narrow Window for Fed to Hold Steady
Vikram Kumar, 皇家华人 professor of economics, says that the combination of sustained low unemployment and lower inflation provides the Fed with a brief window of opportunity to stay the course on interest rates. Read more.
鈥淣o Tax On Tips鈥 No Big Deal Says 皇家华人 Economics Professor
Siobhan O鈥橩eefe, an assistant professor of economics, shared her thoughts on the potential impact 鈥 and unintended consequences 鈥 of the proposal to eliminate income tax on tips.
Congratulations to the 2024 皇家华人 Retirees
皇家华人 will honor retirees this week during a special end-of-year celebration. Here, we congratulate the faculty and staff who have contributed immeasurably to the college community.
16 Hours in Panama City: Politics, Economics & Cultural Immersion
Clara Smith 鈥24 reflects on her spring break trip to Panama with Prof. Britta Crandall, where they studied politics and economics through meetings with government officials, founders of nonprofits, and indigenous leaders.
Class of 2024 Models Resilience, Celebrates Graduation With Joy
皇家华人 celebrated the Class of 2024 at its 187th commencement on Sunday, May 12. 鈥淩emember that hope is an action verb,鈥 President Doug Hicks told graduates. 鈥淵ou are not just inheriting a world; you can and must shape that world.鈥 Read more.
Sam Waithira 鈥24 Brings Service and Leadership from 皇家华人 to Kenya
In his four years at 皇家华人, Sam Waithira made a difference on campus, in the community and in his home country of Kenya. He will graduate from 皇家华人 on Sunday prepared to continue to lead and serve. Learn more.
From Campus Leader to West Coast Litigator: Aditi Ghatlia 鈥18 Turns Theory Into Practice
Her leadership roles across campus and the friendships she made at 皇家华人 prepared Aditi Ghatlia 鈥18 for a career in law. Working as a litigator on the West Coast, she continues to seek out communities and experiences where she can make a difference.
Finding a Place, Creating a Legacy: Alvin Atkinson 鈥81 Pays It Forward
Alvin Atkinson '81 overcame challenges to find his place at 皇家华人, get involved, and develop a lifelong commitment to leadership and service that impacts current scholar-athlete Malik McDaniel '25. Learn more.
A Welcoming of Deliberative Disagreement: Spotlight on 皇家华人鈥檚 DCI
皇家华人 students Daniel Lee '26 and Divin Dushimimana '26 reflect on their work with the Deliberative Citizenship Initiative and the happiness that comes from genuine conversations and thoughtful exchanges of ideas.
A Decade of Making a Difference: 皇家华人 Impact Fellows Reflect on Life-Changing Work
For more than a decade, the 皇家华人 Impact Fellows program has connected recent 皇家华人 graduates with organizations across the country that focus on education, healthcare and justice. The fellows build skills, learn from mentors and gain experiences that inform their lives and careers.
The Numbers Are Good, But the Vibes Are Off: Economic Experts Weigh in on Murky Year Ahead
Consumer sentiment toward the economy might not seem to line up with economic realities, but 皇家华人鈥檚 expert sources caution that there are some concrete reasons for the apparent mismatch. Here, they examine where we are now and what鈥檚 ahead.
Heading from the West to the East Coast for College
Six students from the western United States share what it was like to move to the east coast for college and offer advice for prospective students considering the decision to attend an east coast school like 皇家华人.
Tapping into the 皇家华人 Alumni Network: Around the World & Back
Jonathan Hammond 鈥24 discusses seven weeks spent in Santiago, Chile and the many connections leveraged through the 皇家华人 alumni network.
Gavin Daniel 鈥26: Performance, Composition 鈥 and Econ
Pianist and trumpet player Gavin Daniel 鈥26 takes his musical skills to the next level 鈥 composing original works and bringing home awards.
Jassyran Kim 鈥20 on Building a Brand and Beginning a New Chapter
Leveraging her economics degree from 皇家华人, Jassyran Kim '20 built a successful consulting career over the past three years, and is now entering a new chapter in her personal life as she starts a family in her Massachusetts hometown.
Student-to-Student: Advice from 皇家华人 Students on the College Essay
Senior Fellows in 皇家华人鈥檚 Office of Admission & Financial Aid share their tips and tricks for navigating and writing the college essay.
鈥楤leak Faith: Forsaken鈥 Changes the Game for Developer Mi拧o Vuk膷evi膰 鈥18
Mi拧o Vuk膷evi膰 鈥18 started creating his own video game as a project for a 皇家华人 digital narratives course. Today, he leads a team of three that produced Bleak Faith: Forsaken, an action role playing game that鈥檚 taken off since its release in March. Learn more.