Markowitz

[mahr-kuh-wits]

noun

1. Harry M. 1927–2023, U.S. economist who introduced modern portfolio theory: Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences 1990.

Example Sentences

Anna Markowitz, an associate professor in UCLA’s School of Education and Information Studies and president of the Los Angeles campus faculty association, said her chapter was “extremely pleased with this decision, which will put a pause on the current federal overreach at UC.”

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“UCLA faculty are honored to stand with this coalition, which continues to show that when faced with an administration targeting the very heart of higher education, fighting back is the only option,” Markowitz said.

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In May, surrogacy agency owner Lillian Markowitz was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to fraud.

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Markowitz, an associate professor in UCLA’s School of Education and Information Studies, said the “goal is to have the UC administration be in a position of strength to begin taking their own actions to fight back. We certainly hope they join us in this suit because we understand they are under intense pressure from the federal government.”

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“We need to know how an agreement might harm the California economy, the academic success of immigrants and students of color, the lives of trans students and Californians, and our fundamental civil rights,” Markowitz said.

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