ADVANCING THE FIELD

No matter what field they study, prospective graduate students should always consider the value of their degree.  As a potential economics PhD student, you’re likely familiar with the term return on investment or ROI — ...

Between research, teaching and trying to have a life, graduate students are busy. So busy, in fact, that they often overlook the importance of career development before they start their job search. Rob Pearson, the new ...

Got a passion for economics? Do you want to turn that passion into a lucrative career in a growing field? Whether your interests lie in issues like supply and demand, public policy, inflation or international trade, the ...

If a graduate degree in economics is on your mind, you may wonder why someone would pursue a doctorate degree in the field. After all, many master's degrees in economics are designed to prepare students like you for ...

Megan Simons has always had a passion for STEM. After completing her undergraduate with dual degrees in math and chemistry, she began looking for a graduate program that would allow her to merge her two interests.  ...

Being awarded a research fellowship is a key way to fund your graduate school research, while also giving your research prestige and credibility. This extra stamp of approval on your research can be especially helpful ...

If you’ve recently completed an undergraduate degree in a field like English, History or Religious Studies, you may be considering furthering your education with a PhD in Humanities.