Celebrating Academic Excellence: 22 Political Economy Majors Achieve a Perfect 4.0 Semester
Katherine Mosier Johnston | The Murphy Institute
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The Murphy Institutes is pleased to recognize a distinguished group of Political Economy majors who achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA during the Fall 2025 semester.

The study of Political Economy requires a unique ability to navigate the complex relationship between both complex economic theories and political systems. Achieving a 4.0 in this field is a testament to our students' dedication to their studies and commitment to academic excellence.  

"These students have demonstrated not only academic rigor but a profound understanding of the forces that shape our world," said Dr. John Howard, Associate Director of The Murphy Institute and Director of the Undergraduate Program in Political Economy. "We applaud their discipline and intellectual curiosity."

Political Economy Straight-A Honorees

  • Riley Barford
  • Will Becker
  • Lillian Goldman
  • Lee Harris
  • Porter Hoel
  • Spencer Linn
  • Serena Lum
  • Maiya Mangum
  • Matthew Mason
  • Sara McLeod
  • Natalie Mendelsohn
  • Holly Phan
  • Campbell Ray
  • Penny Robins
  • Katie Schneider
  • Olivia Segura
  • Mary-Kate Seley
  • Nelson Spiegel
  • Grayson Strickler
  • Advaith Subramanian
  • Christopher Yarbro
  • Noah Zelkin

Congratulations to these scholars! We are incredibly proud of their success.