Selinsgrove, Pa. — A Susquehanna University professor has been named as the top Black economist in the state, and 40th in the nation.
Olu Onafowora, department head and professor of economics at Susquehanna University, was recently named among the nation’s top Black economists based on the number of times his research has been cited by others in the field.
In a journal article in the Review of Black Political Economy, Onafowora, who also serves as the Warehime Chair in the Sigmund Weis School of Business, is ranked at No. 40 among academic economists in the United States and the top Black economist in the state of Pennsylvania. Joining Onafowora on the list are economists from Brown, Columbia, Harvard, Princeton and Yale universities.
“We are incredibly proud to see Professor Onafowora recognized as one of the national leaders in his field. This honor not only highlights his groundbreaking contributions to economic research but also reinforces the caliber of our faculty at the Sigmund Weis School of Business,” said Matt Rousu, dean of the business school. “His leadership and expertise inspire both his colleagues and students, and his recognition is a testament to the impact that dedicated scholarship can have, both in shaping young minds and influencing the future of the discipline.”