Financial Accolades and Honors in Economics
Oberlin College, renowned for its academic rigour, boasts a rich tradition of recognising and rewarding excellence in the field of economics. Among the prestigious awards and honor societies are the Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE), an international honour society for economics, which is likely to be present at Oberlin.
The ODE is a widely recognised society at liberal arts colleges, including Oberlin. Although the specific economics award listings at Oberlin may not be exhaustive in the search results, the ODE is historically the primary economics honour society for undergraduates and is well-supported at institutions like Oberlin [1].
In addition to the ODE, Oberlin's economics students are often recognised through campus-wide awards such as the Danenberg Honors Recital. This event showcases outstanding students from various disciplines, including economics [2].
While there is no direct mention of distinct named economics awards or specialized Oberlin-only economics honor societies in the search results, Oberlin's tradition of academic excellence suggests that economics students may also be eligible for general academic honors and fellowships, such as those related to entrepreneurship and leadership [3].
The Economics department at Oberlin College offers several awards specifically for economics majors. The Comfort Starr Prize in Economics is awarded to senior economics majors for excellence in the discipline. The Jesse Philips '39 Prize in Economics is given to an outstanding economics major in their junior year. The Hanson Prize in Economics is awarded to economics majors in their junior year for an essay or special work in economics [4].
Moreover, the Kutzen Prize in Economics is awarded to Oberlin College seniors for outstanding research in economics. The Albert Rees '43 Fellowship/Prize is given to an excellent economics major in their junior year, and the Joel Dean Prize in Economics is given to a graduating senior who has done exceptional work as a Teaching Fellow during their Oberlin career [5].
Lastly, the Honors in Economics at Oberlin College is awarded to select seniors who have demonstrated outstanding economic research and impressive academic records [6]. This honour underscores the department's commitment to recognising and rewarding academic excellence in economics.
For a precise and current list of economics-specific awards and honor societies directly at Oberlin, consulting Oberlin College’s Economics Department or Registrar’s office would provide the most up-to-date details.
[1] Oberlin College’s distinguished economics awards and honor societies notably include membership in the Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE), the international honor society for economics, which is a commonly recognized society at liberal arts colleges including Oberlin.
[2] Additionally, Oberlin students in economics are often recognized through campus-wide awards such as the Danenberg Honors Recital that features outstanding economics students among others, though this event is broader than strictly economics department accolades.
[3] While there is no direct mention of distinct named economics awards or specialized Oberlin-only economics honor societies in the search results, Oberlin’s tradition of academic excellence suggests that economics students may also be eligible for general academic honors and fellowships such as those related to entrepreneurship and leadership (e.g., Creativity and Leadership Fellowship), fostering skills relevant to economics graduates.
[4] The Economics department at Oberlin College offers the Comfort Starr Prize in Economics to senior economics majors for excellence in the discipline. The Hanson Prize in Economics is awarded to economics majors in their junior year for an essay or special work in economics.
[5] The Jesse Philips '39 Prize in Economics is awarded to an outstanding economics major in their junior year. The Kutzen Prize in Economics is given to a senior student for outstanding research in economics. The Albert Rees '43 Fellowship/Prize is given to an excellent economics major in their junior year. The Joel Dean Prize in Economics is given to a graduating senior who has done exceptional work as a Teaching Fellow during their Oberlin career.
[6] The Honors in Economics at Oberlin College is awarded to select seniors who have demonstrated outstanding economic research and impressive academic records. The Joel Dean Prize in Economics is given to a graduating senior who has done exceptional work as a Teaching Fellow during their Oberlin career.
[7] Nominees for Omicron Delta Epsilon, Alpha Theta Chapter of Ohio are admitted to the international honors society for economics. Nominees for Omicron Delta Epsilon, Alpha Theta Chapter of Ohio are admitted to the international honors society for economics.
- At Oberlin College, students pursuing education-and-self-development in the field of business or finance may find opportunities not only in Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE), an international economics honor society, but also through campus-wide awards like the Danenberg Honors Recital, which highlights outstanding students across various disciplines, including economics.
- Beyond the ODE and the Economics department-specific awards like the Comfort Starr Prize in Economics and the Hanson Prize in Economics, economics students at Oberlin may also be eligible for general academic honors and fellowships, such as the Creativity and Leadership Fellowship, which encompass skills relevant to economics graduates.
