Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Gretchen Morgenson will be visiting New Mexico State University (NMSU) on February 20th to discuss and sign her latest book, "These are the Plunderers: How Private Equity Runs and Wrecks America." The event, hosted by NMSU's College of Business and Center for Border Economics, will be held at the Yates Auditorium in Domenici Hall on NMSU's Las Cruces campus.
In her book, Morgenson sheds light on a small group of billionaire financiers who prioritize their own wealth at the expense of workers, pensioners, and taxpayers. She aims to expose the damaging impact these financial elites have on the American economy. Morgenson expressed her excitement about the opportunity to share her reporting and raise awareness about the activities of these financial predators. She said, "Understanding their activities is a crucial first step toward stopping them."
Bryan Ashenbaum, the dean of NMSU's College of Business, expressed his delight in hosting Morgenson and highlighted her reputation as a sharp critic of powerful institutions. He believes that the insights derived from Morgenson's extensive experience in journalism and business will greatly benefit the students.
Chris Erickson, the director of the Center for Border Economic Development, also spoke highly of Morgenson's visit, emphasizing the value of hearing from a nationally known and well-respected journalist. Morgenson's visit presents a valuable opportunity for both students and the public to gain insights from her expertise.
Morgenson has an impressive background in financial reporting. She has been a senior financial reporter in the investigations unit at NBC News since 2019. Prior to that, she spent two years as a senior special writer in the investigations unit at the Wall Street Journal and nearly two decades as an assistant business and financial editor and columnist at the New York Times.
Her exceptional work in journalism was recognized in 2002 when she won the Pulitzer Prize for her coverage of Wall Street. Her reporting revealed deep conflicts of interest among powerful brokerage firm analysts. Morgenson is also known for co-authoring "Reckless Endangerment," a New York Times bestseller about the mortgage crisis.
"These are the Plunderers: How Private Equity Runs and Wrecks America" was co-authored by Morgenson and Joshua Rosner. The book was published in April 2023 and quickly became a Wall Street Journal bestseller. For more information about the book, interested individuals can visit the publisher's website at [https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/These-Are-the-Plunderers/Gretchen-Morgenson/9781982191283](https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/These-Are-the-Plunderers/Gretchen-Morgenson/9781982191283).
The event featuring Gretchen Morgenson at NMSU's College of Business promises to provide valuable insights into the activities of financial elites and their impact on the American economy. Attendees, including students and the general public, will have the opportunity to hear from a renowned journalist and gain a better understanding of the issues at hand.