Students at the University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics have a diverse range of nearly 30 student-led groups on campus, offering students opportunities to connect, engage and grow in their personal and professional interests.
Donnell Young, Class of 2026 economics major, is the president of the Blue Hen Economics Club. Young shared why he joined, what makes this group stand out and how to make an impact.
Lerner: When and why did you choose to join this student group?
Young: I’m an economics major and I wanted to get more connections in the department.
Lerner: When and where does your student group meet and approximately how many members do you have?
Young: We meet in Purnell 450 and we have approximately eight board members and 20-30 recurring members.
Lerner: What is the mission/goal of your student group?
Young: We aim to build a sense of community among undergraduate economics students at the University of Delaware while providing opportunities for growth through academic and social events.
Lerner: What is your best memory or proudest moment from this student group?
Young: My favorite memory is getting to give a tour of the Philadelphia Federal Reserve members and spending the day learning about their work.
Lerner: What is unique about your student group?
Young: We have a very close relationship with the economics major department staff.
Lerner: What are your goals for the future of your student group?
Young: My goals for the future of the student group are to bring back some old events from previous years and increase member engagement.
Lerner: How has your student group helped you grow, personally or professionally?
Young: I’ve gotten to build my connection with many of the staff members and I’ve gotten to take on more responsibilities outside of just school work.
Lerner: Does your group have any social media handles?
Young: @blueheneconomicsclub on Instagram
Lerner: Does your group have a website?
Young: https://bhecon.com/
Lerner: Is there anything else you’d like to share?
Young: We have a small group, but we get good turnouts for our events, and we often get lots of engagement with speakers after our events.