Latest Updates / Announcements

05.15.2012 Why It Matters: Joey Votto’s New Contract
05.04.2012 Check Out Summer Professional Development Opportunities
05.02.2012 Stock Market Game Winners Announced! The Portfolio Challenge Winner Will be Traveling to NYC to Present to Real-World Investment Firms
05.02.2012 Join us for two events in May that Showcase students’ Knowledge in Financial Education
05.02.2012 Manufacturing’s Demise Greatly Exaggerated
05.01.2012 Critical Skills Needed to Compete In a Global Economy: Students Showcasing Saving, Investing, and Entrepreneurial skills
04.24.2012 Economics Center Completed Study: Western & Southern Open Generates a Total Impact of $62.5 Million on the Region
04.18.2012 It's not too early to register for the Alpaugh Scholars Summer Institute: June 11th - 15th. Seats are limited.
04.18.2012 NYSE Euronext Summer Teacher Fellowship Program! Application Deadline: May 4th
04.18.2012 Check out our new "Why it Matters" column in the Cincinnati Enqurier written by Economics Center new Director, Dr. Julie Heath
04.18.2012 Celebrating 35 Years of Visionary Leadership
04.17.2012 Why It Matters: Managing Student Loans
04.10.2012 Introducing "A Toast To Teachers" Thank You promotion! Check out special offers and upcoming events.
04.04.2012 "KnowledgeWorks works to change education system" in Soapbox Cincinnati article featured Economics Center's Community Service Award
04.03.2012 Recent Economics Center Completed Study: Talbert House has a Total Economic Impact of $115 Million on Greater Cincinnati
04.02.2012 2012 Annual Awards Luncheon Highlights
04.02.2012 Center's Research Director, George Vredeveld quoted in Enquirer article "Ohio Beats Nation in Job Gains"
04.02.2012 Teaching Our Youth Financial Literacy More Important Than Ever
03.30.2012 Awards Luncheon Featured Guest, Mike Ullman interviewed by the Cincinnati Enquirer: "Ex-Penney chief at UC Awards Lunch"
03.30.2012 HORAN Teacher of the Year recipients featured in "UC honors Princeton Teacher for Financial Education" Enquirer Article
03.30.2012 Mr. Ullman's discussion at the Economics Center's Annual Awards Luncheon was featured in the Cincinnati Enquirer's article "Expect continued retail shakeout"
03.30.2012 KnowledgeWorks receives honor from University of Cincinnati Economics Center
03.30.2012 Local Outstanding Educators and Students to be Recognized at Annual Awards Luncheon
03.13.2012 Cardinal Pacelli students develop financial literacy through stock market game
03.09.2012 Channel 5 interviews Dr. Jennifer Pitzer and Jock Pitts (CEO, People Working Cooperatively) about evaluation research
03.09.2012 Research Assistant Professor, Ben Passty was quoted in The News Record's article "Local economy finding upswing in profits"
03.07.2012 Center's new Director, Dr. Julie Heath, featured in Enquirer Article "Julie Heath: Big goals for UC's Econ Center"
03.05.2012 Financial Literacy is Critical
03.01.2012 Dr. Julie Heath joins the Economics Center at the University of Cincinnati as the Center’s new Director
02.24.2012 Interested in national recognition? Take the Finance Challenege online! Competition begins March 19th
02.24.2012 Now Accepting Applications for Today's Learners, Tomorrow's Leaders (TL2) 3-week summer program for High School students
02.22.2012 Research Associate, Dr. Jennifer Pitzer quoted on WCPO Channel 9 Story about gas prices raising
02.20.2012 Expert Panel on “Education and Economy” at the Economics Center’s 2012 Annual Awards Luncheon
02.16.2012 SPRING STOCK MARKET GAME BEGINS FEBRUARY 21, 2012 – REGISTER TEAMS TODAY!
02.06.2012 Coming Together for Schools
02.06.2012 Register Stock Market Game Teams Today! Spring Game starts February 21st.
01.20.2012 Participate in The Capitol Hill Challenge Stock Market Game, begins February 6th.
01.18.2012 Join us in congratulating Center's Student Enterprise (StEP) Director, Dr. Val Krugh for receiving the Leavey Award!
01.18.2012 Center Director, George Vredeveld quoted in Business Courier article "Economists: Cincinnati economy to grow slowly in '12"
01.03.2012 Economics Center Annual Awards Luncheon for Educators- March 22, 2012
01.03.2012 Parents: play the Stock Market Game with your kids!
01.03.2012 How the crisis in the Eurozone affects all
12.30.2011 Research Assistant Professor, Ben Passty comments on local manufacturing sector in "Area Manufacturing Picks Up" on Cincinnati.com
12.20.2011 Learn how to play the Stock Market Game! Check out our Upcoming FREE Workshops
12.15.2011 Student Enterprise (StEP) Winter Marketplace at Winton Woods featured on Fox 19 News
12.15.2011 Associate Director of Research, Jeff Rexhausen quoted in "Study says Ohio retailers will lose $137 million to online stores this holiday season" article
12.15.2011 Ross Local School District and the Center's Certificate Program featured on Fox 19 News
12.12.2011 People Working Cooperatively (PWC) Executive Director, Jock Pitts interview by Cincinnati Enquirer about recent program evaluation conducted by Economics Center
12.07.2011 Ross partners with UC for financial education
12.06.2011 Earn a Certificate in Financial Literacy and Economics from the University of Cincinnati
12.06.2011 Now Accepting Applications for Today's Learners, Tomorrow's Leaders (TL2) program.
12.06.2011 Register for the Spring Stock Market Game beginning February 21, 2012
12.06.2011 Request a Why Money Matters Speaker for the Classroom
12.06.2011 Cincinnati Report on Business - November 2011
12.05.2011 Ohio Needs Good Sales
12.02.2011 Energy Improvements Can Save Greater Cincinnati $60 Million and Create Over 300 Local Jobs
12.01.2011 Research Assistant Professor, Ben Passty was quoted in Business Courier's article " Cincinnati manufacturing economy gears down to one-year low"
12.01.2011 Research Assistant Professor, Ben Passty was quoted in Cincinnati.com's article "Local economy cooler in Nov., index shows"
11.18.2011 Economics Center Welcomes New Trustees
11.13.2011 Growth Requires Special Training
11.02.2011 Research Assistant Professor Ben Passty quoted in Business Courier article "Cincinnati manufacturing economy growing, but more slowly"
10.31.2011 Cincinnati Report on Business - October 2011
10.31.2011 "Science Night" at the Museum Center on Nov. 9th: Gifted Students Focus on Research and Development
10.31.2011 Now Hiring: Research Analyst
10.31.2011 Stock Market Game Program Manager, Kym Moon featured in Greater Cincinnati Foundation's Newsletter
10.20.2011 Higher education creates great ROI
10.07.2011 George Vredeveld receives an Honorary Doctorate at Varna Free University of Bulgaria
10.04.2011 Enquirer article about The Stock Market Game: Game tests students' stock market skills
09.28.2011 Teacher Survey: What is your district doing to meet the new mandates for Financial Education set by Senate Bill 311?
09.22.2011 Economics Center Programs Designed to Meet New State Mandates
09.22.2011 FREE Stock Market Game Webinar: Wednesday, October 5th 3-4 p.m.
09.15.2011 Special Offer: NEW Lower Price - $99/hour graduate credit for Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Middle School Language Arts & Economics - Using The Last Newspaper Boy! Register today.
09.14.2011 Upcoming Teacher Professional Development
09.12.2011 More high schools are integrating the SB311 financial literacy requirement into Government than any other single course. Why?
09.09.2011 Center Director, George Vredeveld quoted in Enquirer article "Detour on the Road to Recovery"
09.08.2011 Vredeveld quoted in Journal News article "Research shows jobs most available in health care, manufacturing, hospitality industries"
09.01.2011 Economics Center Research and Consulting Division Renews Focus on New Business Development and Hires Consultant, Stephen Samuels
08.31.2011 50th Annual Financial Literacy and Economic Education Conference in Chicago (October 12th-15th)
08.31.2011 Teachers: BetterInvesting Conference will be held in Covington, KY (September 15th - 18th). Attend for FREE on Saturday!
08.31.2011 Upcoming Professional Development
08.30.2011 Future Engaging Workshops You Will Not Want to Miss - Register Early!
08.30.2011 Now Accepting Applications for the Alpaugh Scholars Leadership Program!
08.30.2011 New Professional Development Catalogs - Request a copy today!
08.30.2011 Free Workshop on Thursday, 9/22 for the Stock Market Game. It starts October 10th, register your teams today.
08.29.2011 Population Changes Make Case for Regional View
08.29.2011 Economics Center hires Tom MacDonald as the new Financial Education Director
07.19.2011 Photos: 2011 Today's Learners, Tomorrow's Leaders (TL2)
07.05.2011 Applied Economics Research Institute joins the Economics Center at the University of Cincinnati
07.05.2011 Drug Policy Failures Underscore Need for Far-Reaching Reform
06.24.2011 Introducing New Online Courses
06.17.2011 Student Enterprise (StEP): Science, Economics, and Mentorship
06.15.2011 Congratulations to our Board Member Mr. Timothy E. Stautberg for being named the Senior Vice President The E.W. Scripps Company Newspaper Division
06.15.2011 100% Contribution from Economics Center Staff
06.10.2011 In 2011, StEP Students Earned Over $3 Million Dollars Collectively in School Cash!
06.06.2011 Global Economic Forum: A FREE WORKSHOP FOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS
06.06.2011 Mixed Signals in Seasonal Job Trend, Outlook
05.30.2011 Presenters Announced for the 3rd Annual National Signage Research and Education Conference (NSREC)
05.25.2011 2011 Stock Market Game Portfolio Challenge
05.25.2011 Opportunity for American History Teachers: Foundation for Teaching Economics Professional Development
05.25.2011 Unique Summer Professional Development Opportunities
05.18.2011 2011 Market Madness Photos
05.17.2011 HS Sophomores Can Now Apply to Today's Learners, Tomorrow's Leaders (TL2)
05.16.2011 2011 Annual Awards Luncheon
05.10.2011 Learning in Action: Join us and Witness Students Learning Essential Skills for the 21st Century
05.09.2011 HS Sophomore and Juniors: Apply Today for UC's Summer Program Today's Learners, Tomorrow's Leaders (TL2)
05.03.2011 Interested in Summer Workshops on Financial Education Topics?
05.02.2011 We Must Understand Impacts of S&P Rating
05.02.2011 SAVE THE DATE: Upcoming Education Events
04.29.2011 Mason teacher honored as Financial Education Teacher of the Year
04.25.2011 Stock Market Game (SMG) - FINAL !
04.19.2011 Now Hiring: Financial Education Director
04.15.2011 Stock Market Game (SMG) Rankings! Top Five - Week 9
04.14.2011 Burleigh: Education is Key
04.11.2011 Stock Market Game (SMG) Rankings! Top Five - Week 8
04.04.2011 Former CEO of The E.W. Scripps Company, William R. Burleigh on Priorities for Community Growth: Education and Regionalism
04.04.2011 Cities thrive on interaction
04.01.2011 Stock Market Game (SMG) Rankings! Top Five - Week 7
03.31.2011 Fidelity Investment Professional Speaks to Charter Schools Participating in Stock Market Game
03.31.2011 Center's Today's Learners, Tomorrow's Leaders Alum Accepted into Kolodzik Business Scholars at UC
03.29.2011 Financial Literacy Gets A Cash Boost In Mt. Healthy Classroom
03.25.2011 State Farm Grants $10,000 to Mt. Healthy Schools: Check Presentation
03.25.2011 Grant’s Lick school mixes business with history
03.25.2011 Stock Market Game (SMG) Rankings! Top Five - Week 6
03.17.2011 Register Now for Alpaugh Scholars Summer Economics Institute - June 13th-17th.
03.16.2011 Cleopatra Exhibit at Museum Center: Earn Professional Developmen Credit
03.16.2011 We need your help! Join us for Discussion Group / Annual Awards Luncheon on April 13th, 2011
03.11.2011 Fed Policy is Reason for US Inflation
03.09.2011 What are the Costs of poor Financial Literacy?
03.02.2011 Now Accepting "Teacher of the Year" Nominations for Economics and Financial Education
02.06.2011 Indicators Show Reasons to Hope
02.04.2011 General Electric (GE) Engineers Join Science Night at Hartwell Elementary for Adventures in Science, Economics and Financial Education
02.01.2011 High School Juniors Encouraged To Apply For Today's Learners, Tomorrow's Leaders Summer Program
02.01.2011 Lebanon High School Stock Market Game Participants Placed "Top 10" in National InvestWrite Competition
01.24.2011 Vredeveld Quoted in Business Courier: Cincinnati Economy Could Beat Nation
01.20.2011 Seton High School Helps Resurrection Elementary Students In StEP School Store
01.14.2011 Pete Alpaugh, Hero and Captain of Industry
01.08.2011 Alpaugh Scholars Meet City Officials at City Hall
01.07.2011 Anderson and Turpin High Schools compete in the Stock Market Game
01.06.2011 Winton Woods Elementary gives back to community at Winter Marketplace
01.04.2011 Upcoming FREE Stock Market Game Workshops
01.03.2011 New Businesses Will Create Jobs
01.03.2011 Winners of stock game also donors
12.21.2010 5th Grade Winning Stock Market Team Donates Prize to Homeless
12.21.2010 Fall Stock Market Game Winners!
12.14.2010 PNC's Christmas Price Index
12.13.2010 2011 National Financial Capability Challenge
12.13.2010 Coffee shop teaches lessons
12.07.2010 Holiday hiring numbers help gauge the recovery
12.03.2010 Student Enterprise (StEP) School Stores: Open for business!
12.02.2010 Economics Center Welcomes New Trustees
11.23.2010 Ohio Holiday Sales Forecast Exceeds National Outlook According to Ohio-specific Holiday Retail Forecast
11.23.2010 How to Become a “Trillionaire”:Teaching Financial Literacy in Public Schools
11.22.2010 Winton Woods High School students play Stock Market Game
11.18.2010 Many Americans Lack Basic Understanding of Finance
11.16.2010 Alpaugh Scholars Leadership Program "Bus Tour"
11.12.2010 Dater Montessori’s Palazzo de Caffe: Open for Business featuring coffee from around the globe
10.29.2010 Stock Market Game (SMG) Ohio Rankings: Week 2
10.29.2010 Congratulations to Dr. Val Krugh, Center's StEP Director for being awarded the 2010 Difference Maker Award!
10.28.2010 Congratulations to Cassidy Turley and HORAN, 2010 Best Places to Work finalists
10.25.2010 Economics Center featured in UC's Portfolio Magazine
10.25.2010 Stock Market Game Rankings: Week 1
10.22.2010 High School Students: Enter to win $5,000 in Scholarship Prizes
10.21.2010 Chambers to Present Economic Outlook
10.19.2010 Upcoming Teacher Training Opportunities!
10.19.2010 United Way Financial Literacy Capacity Building Project
10.13.2010 Ohio's Economic Competitiveness and Other Factors Affecting Its Economic Performance
10.11.2010 Manufacturing demands new skills
10.11.2010 John Morris, Center's Education Director quoted in Cincinnati Enquirer article about financial education in schools
10.11.2010 Schools Slow to Embrace Financial Literacy
10.07.2010 More Dads Staying At Home; Ohio News Network Interview with Dr. Jennifer Pitzer, Research Associate for the Economics Center
10.04.2010 Students prepare for Stock Market Game
09.30.2010 John Pepper, Retired CEO P&G encourages the business community to get involved and educate our youth in financial education
09.29.2010 Congratulations to the Alpaugh Scholars Leadership Program Alumni
09.15.2010 Princeton Stock Market Game Portfolio Challenge
09.09.2010 Alpaugh Scholars Special Event "SAVE THE DATE"
09.09.2010 Introducing the 1st Annual CPS Stock Market Game (SMG) Portfolio Challenge
09.08.2010 Teaching Finances More Important Than Ever
09.07.2010 Why test scores fail to measure success
09.01.2010 Teachers! Learn about our new Refer-A-Teacher Program!
08.30.2010 UC Economics Center/Winton Woods Partnership Teaches Financial Literacy
08.23.2010 Introducing New Course Series for Teacher Professional Development!
08.19.2010 National Financial Education Conference in Washington D.C.: Teachers can apply to attend for Free
08.19.2010 Congratulations to Sycamore Community Schools on the New Rigorous Personal Finance Course!
08.02.2010 Congratulations to our board member Mr. Wm T. (Bill) Robinson III as he takes over as president-elect of the American Bar Association beginning in 2011.
08.02.2010 Commercial Property Vacancy Rate An Important Indicator of Recovery
08.02.2010 City manager: Take water system regional
08.02.2010 UC study: Regional water district would save $23M
07.28.2010 Economic Report Reveals Proposed Public Regional Water District Prevents 14-percent Water Rate Increase
07.26.2010 Export growth lags here, study finds
07.13.2010 Average Credit Scores At New Low - Research Associate Jennifer Pitzer Interviewed by Ohio News Network
07.08.2010 Choir Games to impact Cincy to the tune of $73.5M
07.08.2010 UC Study: World Choir Games To Bring In $73.5 million
07.08.2010 Economic Impact of 2012 World Choir Games Announced
07.08.2010 Study: $73.5 million impact from Choir Games
07.06.2010 Slow Job Growth Stalls Recovery
06.24.2010 Hughes SAGE Team wins with ‘Dream Big’
06.17.2010 Update on StEP's program since the $103,000 Impact 100 Grant
06.16.2010 A New Day, John Morris Interview with WCPO, Channel 9
06.14.2010 David M. Szymanski Named New Dean of UC's College of Business
06.10.2010 High School Students Earn College Credit While Learning About Cincinnati's Economy
06.07.2010 Top Tourist Attractions Make $1B Local Impact
05.17.2010 Program Shows Students How To Save Their Money
05.17.2010 Business kids of the future show their stuff
05.04.2010 Ross High School team wins regional SAGE Business Competition
05.03.2010 Progress Through Creative Design
04.22.2010 Economics Center's StEP Director, Dr. Val Krugh is Nominated for Strive's LEARN Award
04.22.2010 Museum has first STEM Science Night
04.04.2010 Center's Monthly Enquirer Column: "Women Increase Workforce Role"
03.26.2010 Congressman Driehaus Visits Reading Community School High School Students
03.23.2010 2010 Annual Awards Luncheon:
03.05.2010 Center's Monthly Enquirer article "Why Cincinnati Lags the Nation in Job Growth"
02.02.2010 New Resource: Commercial Property Value and TIF Revenue Forecasting Tool
02.02.2010 Economics and Education: Research Shows Integrating Economic Concepts Improves Middle-School Students’ Math Scores
01.25.2010 Store closes at Cincinnati Premium Outlets, can mall remain viable?
01.21.2010 Efforts are under way to make Cincinnati a world marketing hub
01.21.2010 Cincinnati in for Slow Recovery, Economists Say
11.23.2009 Hot Teams Add Business Sizzle
11.13.2009 Cincinnati Execs Head to Classrooms
11.13.2009 Sex, Money and other Tough Issues
10.20.2009 Local Educator Wins National Award
10.20.2009 Stock investment game teaches critical thinking
10.20.2009 800 Northeast Ohio students to play weekly stock market game.