More Home Purchases Are Falling Through in an Uncertain Economy

Buyers worried about job prospects are getting cold feet, or realizing that costs will be higher than expected.
The Fabricator

Home economics or shop class: Which would you pick?

It sounds a bit like a joke, but there’s a real answer: the Smith-Hughes National Vocational Education Act of 1917.

$98M Sentry Hall upgrade to reshape UW-Stevens Point business education

UW-Stevens Point's Sentry Hall project begins in 2026, transforming business education with a $98M upgrade and new student ...
Dawn

Peshawar university shuts nine departments over low enrolment

PESHAWAR: University of Peshawar has decided to close nine departments over low admission rate in the respective Bachelor of Studies (BS) programmes from the current semester, fall 2025. The BS ...

Shutdown impact: What it means for workers, federal programs and the economy

One estimate from Oxford Economics said a shutdown reduces economic growth by 0.1 to 0.2 percentage points per week. A ...
Dhaka Tribune

IUB to host International Conference on Economics, Business Nov 14-15

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) will host the International Conference on Economics, Business and Technology Management (ICEBTM 2025) on November 14-15, 2025, at The Westin Dhaka, focusing on ...

From Jamia to LSE with a Chevening: This year’s scholar shares what it truly takes beyond academics and good grades

Beyond eligibility, applicants should focus on demonstrating impact, measurable outcomes, and a clear vision of how their education will help them contribute back to their home country, she said.
Seattle Times

Gen Z leads the charge for a home ec comeback

Departing from the stereotype of young women learning to cook and sew, Gen Z rewrites the story of home economics in high school. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, the student ...

University boss calls for major review of Scottish higher education

Scotland's most experienced university principal has called for a review of the funding and shape of higher education, warning against "stumbling from year to year".

Americans With Student Debt Are Cutting Household Spending to Make Loan Payments

The median student loan borrower has cut almost $1,600 from their yearly spending in order to restart loan payments, new data suggests. Most borrowers have successfully made room in their budget for ...
Bloomberg L.P.

US New-Home Sales Unexpectedly Jump Over 20% in Broad Advance

New-home sales in the US unexpectedly surged in August to the fastest pace since early 2022, likely lifted by builders’ rampant price cuts and sales incentives. Sales of new single-family homes ...
University of Delaware

UD alumnae transform economics education

Blue Hens inspire students with economics and financial literacy through UD’s Master of Arts in Economics and Entrepreneurship for Educators program Like many educators earning their Master of Arts in ...