Senior Speaker: Managerial Economics

A message from the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences:

Each year, our graduating students in every major select a student to speak on behalf of their area of study. Because we are a large college, the time allotted to our ceremony does not allow for each speaker to appear on stage. However, these speeches have been recorded for your viewing pleasure. 

At its core, our College supports open and free inquiry and debate about the most weighty and consequential subjects that face us all. Each student was given a minute to speak on whatever topic they think will be meaningful to their peers. Some of the contributions are lighthearted, others are serious, and some may inspire some people and conflict with the values and beliefs of others. But that is the nature of free inquiry and debate: it should challenge us and make us think. We are proud of every one of our graduates, whether or not we agree with the views they express here. 

Transcript: 

A special evening to everyone,

Like many of us, our journey here didn’t follow a straight line. Some changed majors, some changed goals, and some of us changed our minds more times than we’d like to admit. Choosing Managerial Economics wasn’t just an academic decision but a leap into the real world. Somewhere between supply and demand curves and perfect competition, we built confidence we didn’t even realize we were gaining.

Through SBS, we learned to think with curiosity, approach challenges with perspective, and adapt quickly. Shout out to Dr. Christian Rojas for teaching our AI in Economics class, where we learned not to fear change, but to grow with it, understand it, and use it responsibly to make a positive impact.

As we move forward, may we continue taking bold steps, embracing change, and remembering how far we have come.

Congratulations, Class of 2026!