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Economic Job Market Cools, Signaling Challenges Ahead for Ph.D. Economists

Once a guaranteed route to prosperity, the job market for economics Ph.D. graduates is softening, reflecting broader economic uncertainties.

By Jamal Robinson • July 28, 2025 3 MIN READ

Thomas Fullagar, a recent economics Ph.D. graduate from University of California, Santa Barbara, faces a challenging employment landscape.

For years, conservative alumni group the Jefferson Council criticized University of Virginia President James E. Ryan for his advocacy of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

Harvard Faces an Uncertain Future Amid Federal Pressure on International Students

Harvard University confronts significant challenges as federal efforts to restrict its international student population threaten its identity, funding, and operational stability.

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Central European University in Vienna was established by George Soros to support democratic transitions in Eastern Europe.

Exiled University Draws Parallels Between Hungarian and U.S. Academic Pressures

Central European University, forced to leave Hungary under authoritarian pressure, warns that tactics similar to those used by Hungary’s government are now threatening top American universities.

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Helen Dekyem, a Ghanaian student, photographed near China Pharmaceutical University in Nanjing, where she is pursuing her studies in 2023.

China Strengthens Its Influence by Educating Africa’s Emerging Leaders

With increasing barriers to study in Western countries, African students are turning to China for higher education, where scholarships, lower costs, and easier visas are reshaping the continent’s future leadership.

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Academic Freedom Under Threat? Professor’s Dismissal Sparks Debate

Maura Finkelstein’s termination highlights growing concerns over the erosion of academic freedom in today’s universities.

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Alex Shieh posed direct questions in his initiative for the newly launched Brown Spectator newspaper.

Brown University Student Faces Inquiry After Sending Provocative Staff Questions

A Brown University sophomore sparked controversy by emailing staff demanding detailed accounts of their duties, prompting disciplinary action amid concerns over privacy and conduct.

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Danilo Petranovich, leading the Abigail Adams Institute, emphasizes the organization's nonpartisan stance and notes that its donors have had no influence on its programming.

Harvard Students Turn to External Institute to Foster Intellectual Diversity

Near Harvard’s campus, an independent institute backed by conservative donors aims to offer students access to diverse viewpoints often absent from university settings.

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Trump’s Confrontation with Harvard Reflects a Broader Attack on American Higher Education

A conservative political scientist warns that the Trump administration’s aggressive stance against Harvard University threatens the integrity of U.S. academic leadership and due process in higher education.

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The Impact of International Students on U.S. Universities: Benefits and Challenges

American universities have seen a dramatic rise in international student enrollment over recent decades, sparking debate about the cultural and financial effects on campuses and communities.

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