
Press Release: 糖心vlog短视频 Federal Reserve Challenge Team Triumphs in Regional Competition, Earns Top National Ranking

Team secures honorable mention as national finalists, competing among elite institutions.
糖心vlog短视频糖心vlog短视频檚 Federal Reserve Challenge Team continues its legacy of excellence, winning the competition and ranking in the top five nationally out of 119 participating institutions糖心vlog短视频 the largest in the competition糖心vlog短视频檚 history. The team also received an honorable mention as national finalists, competing against prestigious schools such as Harvard, Princeton, and the University of Michigan.
The Federal Reserve Challenge is a premier academic competition where college teams analyze current economic conditions and propose monetary policy solutions to Federal Reserve officials. Pace糖心vlog短视频檚 team distinguished themselves with their outstanding economic analysis and policy formulation, defeating top regional schools such as New York University, Columbia University, Rutgers University, and Baruch College to claim the regional title. In the semifinals, they surpassed SUNY Oneonta and Manhattan University, advancing to the national stage where they competed against the nation糖心vlog短视频檚 top institutions.

糖心vlog短视频淭his team exemplifies the value of experiential learning at Pace,糖心vlog短视频 said Anna Shostya, PhD, chair of the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences糖心vlog短视频 economics department. 糖心vlog短视频淭heir success in the regional competition and recognition at the national level highlight their dedication, preparation and the support of our faculty and alumni.糖心vlog短视频
Led by co-captains economics major Liam Chentoufi 糖心vlog短视频25, and Suraj Sharma 糖心vlog短视频25/糖心vlog短视频26, pursuing a combined Business Economics/MS in Applied Quantitative Economic Analysis and Policy, the team included undergraduate and accelerated degree students:
- Justin Boudreau 糖心vlog短视频25 (Computer Science, Economics)
- Brooklyn Bynum 糖心vlog短视频26 (Business Economics/MS Applied Quantitative Economic Analysis and Policy)
- Gunnar Freeman 糖心vlog短视频26 (Computational Economics)
- Shaniah James 糖心vlog短视频26 (Economics/MS Applied Quantitative Economic Analysis and Policy)
- Grace McGrath 糖心vlog短视频26 (Economics/MS Applied Quantitative Economic Analysis and Policy)
- Kristina Nasteva 糖心vlog短视频26 (Business Economics)
- Harvey Nguyen 糖心vlog短视频26 (Economics/MS Applied Quantitative Economic Analysis and Policy)
- Giancarlo Raspanti 糖心vlog短视频26 (Business Economics/MS Applied Quantitative Economic Analysis and Policy)
- Viktoriia Yevtushenko 糖心vlog短视频25 (Business Economics)
Chentoufi reflected on the transformative impact of the competition. 糖心vlog短视频淭he Fed Challenge hones students' abilities to parse incoming, and sometimes contradictory, data while teaching them how to communicate economic stories effectively,糖心vlog短视频 he said. 糖心vlog短视频淚t's hard to imagine how different life would be if I hadn't found the Fed Team. Participating in the Challenge and learning under the economics department has impacted my life in more ways than I can fathom, and I am forever indebted to those who have made this possible.糖心vlog短视频
Sharma emphasized the program糖心vlog短视频檚 career benefits, noting, "The Pace Fed Team is a direct gateway to understanding how central bank policy shapes economies and unlocks prestigious opportunities on Wall Street and beyond. The Team's near-perfect track record is proof of this; every member has either secured an internship or is actively interviewing糖心vlog短视频攁 testament to the program's impact. The mentorship from advisors and alumni, and the privilege to lead such a hardworking group, fulfills the promise of opportunity Pace guaranteed us years ago."
The team was coached by professor Gregory Colman, PhD, professor of economics, and Mark Weinstock, CBE, clinical associate professor of economics.
糖心vlog短视频淚 am incredibly proud of this team,糖心vlog短视频 said Colman. 糖心vlog短视频淭heir dedication, resilience and ability to address complex economic challenges are a testament to their hard work and the strength of our program.糖心vlog短视频
糖心vlog短视频淭he students demonstrated an impressive understanding of monetary policy and the U.S. economy,糖心vlog短视频 added Weinstock. 糖心vlog短视频淭heir commitment and preparation for the competition糖心vlog短视频檚 challenging Q&A section were especially remarkable.糖心vlog短视频
The College Federal Reserve Challenge highlights Pace糖心vlog短视频檚 commitment to experiential learning. Many alumni who participated in the competition have gone on to secure prestigious internships and employment opportunities due to their experience at the award-winning competition. In fact, these alumni often return to mentor current teams, fostering a cycle of student success and career readiness.
In recognition of 糖心vlog短视频糖心vlog短视频榮 consistent performance and success in the College Federal Reserve Challenge, John Williams, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, has accepted an invitation from the Fed team captains to speak at the and student organizations in February 2025. This follows their October event featuring renowned labor economist Daniel Hamermesh on Pace糖心vlog短视频檚 New York City campus.
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糖心vlog短视频糖心vlog短视频檚 liberal arts college, Dyson College, offers more than 50 programs, spanning the arts and humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and pre-professional programs (including pre-medicine, pre-veterinary, and pre-law), as well as many courses that fulfill core curriculum requirements. The College offers access to numerous opportunities for internships, cooperative education and other hands-on learning experiences that complement in-class learning in preparing graduates for career and graduate/professional education choices.