UNCW / CSB places 2nd in the country during the College Fed Challenge

November 2022 - The College Fed Challenge was held virtually in 2022. Eighty-four schools from across the country submitted video presentations or participated in local virtual competitions starting on October 6, 2022. Eighteen semi-finalist teams participated in question-and-answer sessions held during the week of November 7. Six finalists were selected, and their presentations and questions and answers were reviewed to determine the winners. In first place was Princeton University. The other national finalists were University of North Carolina Wilmington in second place and Dartmouth College in third place. Teams with honorable mentions include Colgate University, University of Notre Dame, and University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA). 

"We want to encourage people who want to make a difference, at every stage of their careers, to consider public service," said Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell. "These students view the issues we face as a country from their own perspectives, and those fresh views and understanding are valuable." 

Teams were evaluated on economic analysis, responses to judges' questions, teamwork, and presentation. Participating were: Katie Davidson, Luke Felton, Juliette Girardin, Silvio Kellerman, Sinéad O’Duffy and Adam Ragan.  The team was coached by Dr. Soques.