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January 20, 2012 Anderson University Wins Richmond Fed Video Contest

Students from Anderson University won the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s second annual Share the Wealth financial literacy video contest.

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November 16, 2011 University of North Carolina Wins College Fed Challenge

The University of North Carolina won the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's annual College Fed Challenge. The UNC team won the Fifth District title in competition with finalists Old Dominion University of Norfolk, Va., and Loyola University of Baltimore

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November 8, 2011 Old Dominion University Wins College Fed Challenge Round

Old Dominion University of Norfolk, Va., won a preliminary round of the College Fed Challenge competition, held Nov. 4, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.

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November 8, 2011 Loyola University Wins College Fed Challenge Round

Loyola University of Baltimore won the preliminary round of the College Fed Challenge Competition held Nov. 2 at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's Baltimore branch.

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November 2, 2011 University of North Carolina Wins College Fed Challenge Round

The University of North Carolina won the preliminary round of the College Fed Challenge competition held Nov. 1 at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s Charlotte branch office.

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July 22, 2011 Fed Experience Reaches Thousands in First Year

Tourists, students, teachers, community and business groups, and Richmond-area residents are among the 11,000 people who have visited The Fed Experience since it opened last summer at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.

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November 19, 2010 Virginia Commonwealth University Wins Richmond Fed Challenge

Virginia Commonwealth University of Richmond, Va., won the district title in the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's annual College Fed Challenge.

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November 10, 2010 Virginia Commonwealth University Wins College Fed Challenge Preliminary

Virginia Commonwealth University of Richmond, Va., won a preliminary round of the College Fed Challenge competition, held Nov. 9, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.

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November 5, 2010 Mount St. Mary's University Wins Regional Fed Challenge Competition

Mount St. Mary's University of Emmitsburg, Md., won the preliminary round of the College Fed Challenge competition, held Nov. 2, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's Baltimore branch.

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November 2, 2010 UNC-Chapel Hill Wins Local College Fed Challenge Competition

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, N.C. won the preliminary round of the College Fed Challenge Competition held November 2 at the Charlotte Branch, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.

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September 9, 2010 Richmond Fed Takes High School Mentoring Program Online

As students return to classes for another year of academic achievements and challenges, employees of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond are expanding the mentoring assistance they provide to students at a Richmond high school through an innovative online program.

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July 12, 2010 Richmond Fed Opens New Interactive Exhibit: The Fed Experience

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond today unveiled The Fed Experience, an interactive, multimedia exhibit designed to bring the economy to life. Featuring real-life stories from Federal Reserve employees, their families and people in communities the Richmond Fed serves, the exhibit helps visitors understand how stable prices over time affect living standards.

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April 28, 2010 Chantilly to Represent Richmond Fed in National Competition

Students from Chantilly High School in Chantilly, Va., won the Fifth District championship round of the 2010 Fed Challenge competition held at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.

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April 19, 2010 Collegiate School Wins Regional Fed Challenge Preliminary Round

Collegiate School students won the preliminary round of the Federal Reserve's 2010 High School Fed Challenge competition held in Richmond on April 19.

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April 14, 2010 Chantilly High School won the preliminary round of the regional Fed Challenge Competition

Chantilly High School students from Chantilly, Virginia, won the preliminary round of the Federal Reserve’s 2010 High School Fed Challenge competition held at the Baltimore Branch on April 12th, 2010.

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December 4, 2009 Lafayette College Wins National College Fed Challenge

Lafayette College, of Easton, Pa., won the College Fed Challenge national competition, held at the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, D.C..

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November 16, 2009 Lafayette Wins Richmond Fed Challenge

Lafayette College, of Easton, Pa., won the district title in the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's annual College Fed Challenge.

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November 6, 2009 Lafayette College Wins College Fed Challenge Preliminary

Lafayette College, Easton, Pa., won the preliminary round of the College Fed Challenge Competition held Nov. 2–4 at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's Baltimore branch.

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November 5, 2009 University of North Carolina Wins College Fed Challenge Preliminary

A team representing the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N.C., won the preliminary round of the College Fed Challenge Competition held Nov. 4 at the Charlotte branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.

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October 27, 2009 James Madison University Wins College Fed Challenge Preliminary

James Madison University, of Harrisonburg, Va., won the preliminary round of the College Fed Challenge Competition held Oct. 26 at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.

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April 14, 2009 Collegiate School to Represent Fifth Federal Reserve District in National Fed Challenge Competition

Students from Collegiate School in Richmond, Va., won the Fifth District championship round of the 2009 Fed Challenge competition held today at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. This year's winning team included Margaret Barton, Randall Drumheller, Mason Rayner, Harrison Roday, Morgan Tarrant and alternate, Alex Daniel. The team was coached by Robert Wedge.

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April 3, 2009 Chantilly High School won the preliminary round of the regional Fed Challenge Competition

Chantilly High School students won the preliminary round of the Federal Reserve's 2009 High School Fed Challenge competition held at the Baltimore Branch on April 1st, and 2nd, 2009.

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March 20, 2009 Collegiate School Wins the Preliminary Round of the Regional Fed Challenge Competition

Collegiate School students won the preliminary round of the Federal Reserve's 2009 High School Fed Challenge competition held March 20, at the headquarters office in Richmond. This year's winning team included Margaret Barton, Alex Daniel, Randall Drumheller, Harrison Roday, Morgan Tarrant and alternate, Shannon O'Donnell. The team was coached by Robert Wedge.

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March 2, 2009 Fed's Charlotte Branch Announces Winners of Creative Expressions Contest

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's Charlotte Branch recently honored student winners of the Bank's second annual economic-themed creative expressions contest.

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February 24, 2009 Fed's Baltimore Branch Announces Winners of Creative Expression Contest

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's Baltimore Branch today honored student winners of the Bank's second annual economic-themed creative expression contest.

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February 9, 2009 St. Catherine's School Sweeps Richmond Fed's Short Story Contest

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond today presented awards to several students who submitted economics-themed entries in the Bank's second annual creative expression contest.

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November 18, 2008 VCU Wins College Fed Challenge

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va., today won the district title in the Fifth Federal Reserve Bank’s annual College Fed Challenge Competition. The winning team included students Ian Bennett, Timothy Fox, Naren Nimmagadda, Justin Epstein and Elizabeth Marshall, and was coached by Professor Carol Lehr.

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November 12, 2008 Workshops Ready Teachers to Talk Real Life Economics

The Powell Center for Economic Literacy, the Maryland Council for Economic Education and the Baltimore Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond will co-sponsor Midsize Economics and Kidsize Economics workshops. The purpose of the day-long programs is to provide elementary and middle school teachers in Maryland with economics lessons that enhance classroom curriculum and emphasize state content standards.

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November 7, 2008 UNC-Chapel Hill Wins Local College Fed Challenge Competition

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, N.C., won the preliminary round of the College Fed Challenge Competition held Nov. 5 and 6 at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s Charlotte Branch.

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November 7, 2008 University of Delaware Wins local College Fed Challenge Competition

University of Delaware, Newark, Del., won the preliminary round of the College Fed Challenge Competition held Nov. 5-6 at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s Baltimore Branch. The team included students William Dowd, Alex Eiermann, Claudia Flores, Scott W. Ohlmacher, Darren Weaver, and was coached by Professor Vera Brusentsev. The team will advance to the Fifth District championship in Richmond on Nov. 18 and compete against the winners from the Richmond and Charlotte branches.

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October 30, 2008 VCU Wins local College Fed Challenge Competition

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va., won the preliminary round of the College Fed Challenge Competition held Oct. 30 at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.

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October 24, 2008 The Powell Center and Richmond Fed Partner on Economic Literacy

The Powell Center for Economic Literacy and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond will co-sponsor the 7th biennial Advanced Placement Economics Teachers Conference.

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May 1, 2008 Severn School to Represent Fifth Federal Reserve District in National Fed Challenge CompetitionSevern School, located in Severna Park, Md., won the Fifth District championship round of the 2008 Fed Challenge competition. Education
May 1, 2008 Severn School to Represent Fifth Federal Reserve District in National Fed Challenge Competition

Severn School, located in Severna Park, Md., won the Fifth District championship round of the 2008 Fed Challenge competition held today at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. This year's winning team included Kathy Little, Matt Quinn, Logan McNamara, Emily Viohl, Will Smith and Richard Welch and was coached by John Bodley.

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April 18, 2008 Millbrook High School Wins Charlotte Office's Fed Challenge 2008

Millbrook High School of Raleigh, N.C., won the Charlotte Office's preliminary round of the Fifth District's annual high school Fed Challenge competition held on April 16. The winning team included students Bill Armstrong, James Cronin, Andrew Owens, Ellet Shaner, Mark Skvara, and Megan Vice, and was coached by Gene Kikolski. The team will travel to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's headquarters in Richmond, Va., to compete against teams from the Richmond and Baltimore offices on May 1.

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April 17, 2008 Severn School Wins Baltimore's High School Fed Challenge 2008

The Severn School has won the annual high school Fed Challenge competition sponsored by the Baltimore Office of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Five high schools were represented in this year's competition, which was held April 15. The winning team included students Kathy Little, Matt Quinn, Logan McNamara, Emily Viohl, Will Smith and Richard Welch. Under the direction of faculty advisor John Bodley, the team will travel to Richmond, Va., to compete May 1 against teams representing the Richmond and Charlotte offices.

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April 3, 2008 Trinity Episcopal School to Represent Virginia in Regional Fed Challenge Competition

Trinity Episcopal School students won the preliminary round of the Federal Reserve's 2008 Fed Challenge competition held at the Richmond Office on April 3. This year's winning team included Alex Eschenroeder, Paige Harland, William Hurd, Victoria Marchetti, Robert Warneford-Thomson, and Logan Mintz as alternate. The team was coached by Robert Patterson and Joseph Marchetti, III.

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March 3, 2008 Richmond Fed's Baltimore Branch Announces Creative Expression Contest Winners

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's Baltimore Branch has named the winners of its first creative expression contest.

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February 20, 2008 The Richmond Fed's Charlotte Office Announces Creative Expression Contest Winners

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's Charlotte Office presented awards to the winners of its first creative expression contest.

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January 17, 2008 Richmond Fed Announces Creative Expression Contest Winners

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond today presented awards to the winners of its first creative expression contest.

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December 7, 2007 Prince George's Community College Shines in the Fed's 2007 Community College Fed Challenge

Prince George's Community College, representing the Baltimore region, placed second in the Federal Reserve's second annual Community College Fed Challenge Competition held earlier today. North Shore Community College of Danvers, Mass., won this year's competition.

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November 30, 2007 Prince George's Community College Wins Baltimore Fed's Community College Fed Challenge Competition

Prince George's Community College won the regional Community College Fed Challenge Competition held Nov. 20 at the Baltimore Office of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.

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November 16, 2007 Christopher Newport University Wins Fifth District College Fed Challenge Competition

Christopher Newport University, Newport News, Va., won the Fifth District title in the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s 2007 College Fed Challenge Competition held earlier today. The winning team included students Mark Bock, Cynthia Gasch, Amber Kazlauskas, Jeff Pfeiffer and Josh Smith, and was coached by Professor Robert Winder. Christopher Newport will compete against winners from the Boston, New York, and Chicago Feds in the national competition, which will be held on Nov. 26 at the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors in Washington, D.C.

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November 14, 2007 Newport News Students Win Local College Fed Challenge Competition

Christopher Newport University (CNU), Newport News, Va., won the preliminary round of the College Fed Challenge Competition held Nov. 13 at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. The team included students Mark Bock, Cynthia Gasch, Amber Kazlauskas, Jeff Pfeiffer and Josh Smith, and was coached by Professor Robert Winder. CNU will advance to the Fifth District championships in Richmond on Nov. 16, and compete against the winners from the Baltimore and Charlotte offices.

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November 9, 2007 Mount St. Mary's University Wins Baltimore Office's College Fed Challenge

Mount St. Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, Md., won the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Baltimore Office’s preliminary round of the Fifth District College Fed Challenge competition held Nov. 1-2.

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November 9, 2007 Tar Heels Win College Fed Challenge Competition in Charlotte

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, N.C., won the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Charlotte Office’s preliminary round of the Fifth District competition held Nov. 7.

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April 24, 2007 Severn School to Represent Fifth Federal Reserve District in National Fed Challenge Competition

The Severn School, located in Severna Park, Md., won the Fifth District championship round of the 2007 Fed Challenge competition held at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond on April 24. This year's winning team included Alex Fu, Dylan McNamara, Kathy Little, Matt Quinn, Emily Viohl, Brady Hill (alternate), and was coached by John Bodley.

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April 3, 2007 Millbrook High School Wins Charlotte Office's Fed Challenge 2007

Millbrook High School of Raleigh, N.C., won the Charlotte Office's preliminary round of the Fifth District's annual high school Fed Challenge competition held March 29.

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April 3, 2007 Trinity Episcopal Students to Represent Virginia in Regional Fed Challenge Competition

Trinity Episcopal School students won the preliminary round of the Federal Reserve's 2007 Fed Challenge competition held at the Richmond Office on April 3. This year's winning team included Robert Warneford-Thomson, Victoria Marchetti, Thomas Eschenroeder, William Hurd, Paige Harland and Logan Mintz as alternate. The team was coached by Robert Patterson.

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March 13, 2007 Richmond Federal Reserve Awards 2007 Essay Contest Winners

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond today awarded the winners of its sixth annual essay contest during a luncheon held at the Bank.

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March 8, 2007 Severn School Wins Baltimore's High School Fed Challenge 2007

Severn School of Severna Park, Md., once again has won the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's annual high school Fed Challenge competition. This year's competition, which included eight high schools, was held in Baltimore March 5-6. The winning team included students Kathy Little, Alex Fu, Dylan McNamara, Matt Quinn, Emily Viohl and Brady Hill (alternate).

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February 14, 2007 Fifth District Fed's Charlotte Branch Names Essay Winners

The Charlotte Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond recognized high school winners of the sixth annual essay contest during an awards luncheon held February 9.

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February 12, 2007 Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Baltimore Office Announces 2006-2007 Essay Contest Winners

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's Baltimore Branch will honor this year's essay contest winners at an awards luncheon on Feb. 9, 2007. The contest drew 103 entries from students in schools throughout the region, who submitted essays describing their financial goals for the next five years.

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