Austin
Innovation flourishes in Austin
Austin continues to grow as a place where research and creativity flourish. On a recent trip to the Texas capital, Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan visited with people representing various stages of the innovation cycle, from cutting-edge research to developing real-life applications.
May 23, 2025
Dallas Fed Communities
Local communities gain capacity to improve economic outcomes as they complete Advance Together program
Five years ago, the Dallas Fed launched an innovative approach to helping local communities reduce barriers to economic opportunity. The results from the pilot demonstrate the model's success and lay the groundwork for the next round.
January 22, 2025
Southwest Economy
El Paso educator promotes student career gateway via community colleges
William Serrata, president of the El Paso County Community College District, discusses the unique, postpandemic challenges that community colleges face.
November 22, 2024
Working Paper
Marriage Market Sorting in the U.S.
This paper examines shifts in the U.S. marriage market, assessing how online dating, demographic changes and evolving societal norms influence mate choice and broader sorting trends.
September 23, 2024
College Station
Growth at Texas A&M means growth for College Station
Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan's 360° Listening Tour is taking her to communities all around the Eleventh Federal Reserve District. The tour is helping deepen her understanding of the region’s people and economy by adding color and perspective that go beyond official statistics.
September 20, 2024
Dallas Fed Communities
How valuable is a short-term credential for a job seeker? It’s complicated
Employer demand for short-term credentials is rising. But the likelihood of such credentials leading to higher wage offers depends on the industry and can change over time.
August 09, 2024
Dallas Fed Communities
Job seekers with associate degrees likely to benefit from short-term credentials
Proponents of short-term credentials hope these programs that are shorter (and often cheaper) than traditional college can boost economic mobility for students who would otherwise forgo a degree.
May 08, 2024
Dallas Fed Communities
Short-term credentials meet growing interest among students, employers
Proponents of short-term credentials hope these programs that are shorter (and often cheaper) than traditional college can boost economic mobility for students who would otherwise forgo a degree.
March 06, 2024
Fort Worth
Fort Worth works to keep up with population growth
Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan's 360° Listening Tour is taking her to communities all around the Eleventh Federal Reserve District. The tour is helping deepen her understanding of the region’s people and economy by adding color and perspective that go beyond official statistics.
March 05, 2024
Economic Education Events
17th Annual Economics Scholars Program Conference for Undergraduate Research
The Economics Scholars Program (ESP) is a collaborative effort between Austin College and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas to foster the involvement of undergraduate economics students in all facets of research.
October 20, 2023