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For nearly a decade, Dr. Jeffery Degner, associate professor of economics, has taught college-level economics and business courses while becoming a trusted voice on the free enterprise tradition. This month, Degner began a new appointment as dean of Cornerstone University’s School of Business & Innovation. Degner’s most recent leadership role brings together his commitments to […]

In March 2022, Jeffery Degner, professor of economics at Cornerstone University, received the top prize for a paper submitted to the Austrian Economics Research Conference in Auburn, Ala. The Austrian Economics Research Conference is an interdisciplinary gathering sponsored by the Mises Institute, one of the world’s leading think tanks for the Austrian school of economics. […]

When school dismisses for the summer, most college students return to summer jobs while finding time to hit the beach, spend time with friends or soak up the sun. But for three Cornerstone University students, their summer looked a little different. They traveled to the Mises Institute in Auburn, Ala., to listen to 35 lectures […]

On Nov. 5, 2019, Jeff Degner, assistant professor of economics, will present as a keynote speaker to an anticipated audience of 600 people at the third annual Free Market Forum at Mackenzie University in Sao Paulo, Brazil. This year’s forum will center around themes of entrepreneurship; innovation and management; philosophy; religion and economic freedom; and […]

Inflation and its lingering impact on families in the United States continues to dominate headlines amidst growing debates regarding economic policies that create inflation. On June 15, 2023, Jeffery Degner, assistant professor of economics at Cornerstone University, presented inflation’s “Cantillon Effect” to Mises Institute research fellows in Auburn, Ala. The prestigious Mises Institute is one […]

Jeffery Degner, assistant professor of Economics at Cornerstone University, recently urged business students to strongly consider an Economics major or minor to be a part of better solutions to prevent similar predictable crises like the SVB collapse in the future.

America’s economic future is vital to individuals and families in every community. It is especially significant to college students pursuing a business career today. As demand for economics graduates grows in every industry, Cornerstone University proudly celebrates the appointment of Dr. Jeffery Degner, assistant professor of economics, as a fellow by the renowned Mises Institute. […]

On Nov. 7, more than 100 area business leaders and students gathered in Calvin College’s Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex for the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame 2018 Economic Symposium. Panelists from four local universities, including Jeff Degner, assistant professor of economics at Cornerstone University, shared relevant information on microeconomics, the state of the U.S. economy […]

Cornerstone University is pleased to announce the appointment of several new faculty members: Jeff Degner, assistant professor of economics; Michael Greene, assistant professor of engineering; and Chris Kellner, assistant professor of finance. Jeff Degner Jeff Degner holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and History for Secondary Education from Western Michigan University (WMU), along with […]

On November 28, Cornerstone University hosted former steel industry executive Tudor Dixon during its annual fall Business Breakfast for entrepreneurs, employers, alumni and undergraduate business students. The free event featured networking over a complimentary continental breakfast and an engaging one-hour discussion that considered challenges to free market economics in the local, national, and global business […]

Cornerstone University students, faculty, and staff welcomed the 2024-25 academic year with wholehearted worship led by a special faculty and staff worship band and prayer during the semester’s first chapel on August 28. Worship leaders included Dr. Jeffery Degner, dean of the School of Business & Innovation; Dr. Misty Emmons, dean of the School of […]

Cornerstone University is pleased to announce today our new academic schools and an enhanced general education core to meet the demands of a 21st-century higher education market and better serve students and families in Michigan. At a time when higher education faces economic and value proposition headwinds, Cornerstone is investing in a refined discipline-specific academic […]

On Feb. 1, Cornerstone University hosted the first of two special Community Chapels during Black History Month. The university welcomed nearly 700 students, faculty, staff and community guests to campus for an inspiring, open chapel featuring Ryan Bomberger who framed his compelling life story as—“So, What if You’re Hated?” “Love lifts people out of their circumstances,” said […]

Dr. Jeffery Degner, dean of the School of Business & Innovation and associate professor of economics, has a passion for shepherding people toward a love of Christ and the discernment of the truth in the midst of a culture that rejects the Lord Jesus. He built a successful retail career for five years while completing […]

For nearly a decade, Dr. Jeffery Degner, associate professor of economics, has taught college-level economics and business courses while becoming a trusted voice on the free enterprise tradition. This month, Degner began a new appointment as dean of Cornerstone University’s School of Business & Innovation. Degner’s most recent leadership role brings together his commitments to […]

In March 2022, Jeffery Degner, professor of economics at Cornerstone University, received the top prize for a paper submitted to the Austrian Economics Research Conference in Auburn, Ala. The Austrian Economics Research Conference is an interdisciplinary gathering sponsored by the Mises Institute, one of the world’s leading think tanks for the Austrian school of economics. […]

When school dismisses for the summer, most college students return to summer jobs while finding time to hit the beach, spend time with friends or soak up the sun. But for three Cornerstone University students, their summer looked a little different. They traveled to the Mises Institute in Auburn, Ala., to listen to 35 lectures […]

On Nov. 5, 2019, Jeff Degner, assistant professor of economics, will present as a keynote speaker to an anticipated audience of 600 people at the third annual Free Market Forum at Mackenzie University in Sao Paulo, Brazil. This year’s forum will center around themes of entrepreneurship; innovation and management; philosophy; religion and economic freedom; and […]

Inflation and its lingering impact on families in the United States continues to dominate headlines amidst growing debates regarding economic policies that create inflation. On June 15, 2023, Jeffery Degner, assistant professor of economics at Cornerstone University, presented inflation’s “Cantillon Effect” to Mises Institute research fellows in Auburn, Ala. The prestigious Mises Institute is one […]

Jeffery Degner, assistant professor of Economics at Cornerstone University, recently urged business students to strongly consider an Economics major or minor to be a part of better solutions to prevent similar predictable crises like the SVB collapse in the future.

America’s economic future is vital to individuals and families in every community. It is especially significant to college students pursuing a business career today. As demand for economics graduates grows in every industry, Cornerstone University proudly celebrates the appointment of Dr. Jeffery Degner, assistant professor of economics, as a fellow by the renowned Mises Institute. […]

On Nov. 7, more than 100 area business leaders and students gathered in Calvin College’s Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex for the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame 2018 Economic Symposium. Panelists from four local universities, including Jeff Degner, assistant professor of economics at Cornerstone University, shared relevant information on microeconomics, the state of the U.S. economy […]

Cornerstone University is pleased to announce the appointment of several new faculty members: Jeff Degner, assistant professor of economics; Michael Greene, assistant professor of engineering; and Chris Kellner, assistant professor of finance. Jeff Degner Jeff Degner holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and History for Secondary Education from Western Michigan University (WMU), along with […]

On November 28, Cornerstone University hosted former steel industry executive Tudor Dixon during its annual fall Business Breakfast for entrepreneurs, employers, alumni and undergraduate business students. The free event featured networking over a complimentary continental breakfast and an engaging one-hour discussion that considered challenges to free market economics in the local, national, and global business […]

Cornerstone University students, faculty, and staff welcomed the 2024-25 academic year with wholehearted worship led by a special faculty and staff worship band and prayer during the semester’s first chapel on August 28. Worship leaders included Dr. Jeffery Degner, dean of the School of Business & Innovation; Dr. Misty Emmons, dean of the School of […]

Cornerstone University is pleased to announce today our new academic schools and an enhanced general education core to meet the demands of a 21st-century higher education market and better serve students and families in Michigan. At a time when higher education faces economic and value proposition headwinds, Cornerstone is investing in a refined discipline-specific academic […]

On Feb. 1, Cornerstone University hosted the first of two special Community Chapels during Black History Month. The university welcomed nearly 700 students, faculty, staff and community guests to campus for an inspiring, open chapel featuring Ryan Bomberger who framed his compelling life story as—“So, What if You’re Hated?” “Love lifts people out of their circumstances,” said […]

Dr. Jeffery Degner, dean of the School of Business & Innovation and associate professor of economics, has a passion for shepherding people toward a love of Christ and the discernment of the truth in the midst of a culture that rejects the Lord Jesus. He built a successful retail career for five years while completing […]