Join us to Celebrate the Lowe Institute's 40th Anniversary
Commemorating Four Decades of Research, Ideas, and Impact
For 40 years, the Lowe Institute of Political Economy has challenged students to engage with the world's most pressing economic and public policy issues by asking insightful questions and pursuing answers through methodologically rigorous research.
Join faculty, alumni, students, staff, and members of the Board of Governors as we celebrate four decades of scholarship, reconnect with the Lowe community, reflect on decades of research and mentorship, and explore how this model of inquiry should evolve in the decades ahead.
What You'll Experience
- A retrospective of four decades of Lowe Institute research
- Conversations with faculty who shaped the Institute
- Alumni reflections and networking
- Opportunities to reconnect with classmates and faculty
- Discussions about the future of inquiry in the age of AI
- The Lowe Institute's vision for the future
Registration will open in early August.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Evidence and Public Policy: A Conversation with Ted Gayer
Athenaeum | Claremont McKenna College
5:30 p.m. Reception | 6:00 p.m. Dinner | 6:45 p.m. Conversation
Ted Gayer joins Professor Eric Helland for a conversation about economic research, evidence-based policymaking, and the role of data in public policy.
Friday, September 18, 2026
Robert Day Sciences Center | Claremont McKenna College
Program:
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast | McElwee Forum |
| 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Symposium Program | McElwee Forum |
| 12:00 pm. - 1:00 p.m. | Luncheon | East Lobby |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Board of Governors Meeting (closed session) | TBD |
| Optional Activities: | ||
| 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Tour of the new Sciences Center and Sports Bowl | RDSC |
| 3:00 p.m. | Sponsored, informal gathering in the Claremont Village | TBD |