In Brief

Chronicle takes note of economics convocation

A recent issue of the Chronicle of Higher Education noted that UNM is one of two universities in the country to take advantage of new technology for convocation exercises.

The UNM Economics Department and three departments at the University of Pennsylvania are the pilot users of a new website and wireless technology that allows students to display personal messages on video screens as they collect their diplomas.

The computerized system MarchingOrder, created by two recent Penn graduates, “added a personal message to our ceremony,” Economics Department administrator Lourdes McKenna told the Chronicle. “I think the students were very impressed with it.”