Logan Walkup Places in Wheaton College (Ill.) Essay Contest

2014 Aug 15

Wheaton College (Ill.) student Logan Walkup of Des Moines, Iowa won third place in the 2014 P.J. Hill Essay Contest.

The annual essay contest is held in honor of Professor Emeritus Dr. P.J. Hill, who served as professor of economics at Wheaton College for twenty-five years, retiring in 2011. The contest is sponsored by the Business and Economics Department and is open to all Wheaton College students.

Walkup was awarded third place for his essay on "The Future of Modern Democratic Capitalism."

The mission of the Business and Economics Department is to develop students' intellectual competence in the disciplines of business and economics in ways that integrate Christian values, foster Christian character, and inspire commitment to build the church and influence society worldwide. This mission occurs in a learning environment that is intellectually stimulating, honest and professional.

Wheaton College (Wheaton, Ill.) is a coeducational Christian liberal arts college noted for its rigorous academics, integration of faith and learning, and consistent ranking among the top liberal arts colleges in the country. For more information, visit wheaton.edu.