Whitney K. Newey, a prominent figure in econometric theory, receives the 2026 edition of the $300,000 Erwin Plein Nemmers Prize.

Whether you want to learn about a new topic, to brush up on your skills, or to meet more people in your economics field, summer schools are an ideal opportunity for you. Many reputable universities run intensive but stimulating summer courses that give students the chance to increase their academic standing.

The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has announced its 101st class of Guggenheim Fellows, featuring 223 remarkable artists, scientists, and scholars selected from nearly 5,000 applicants across 55 fields. Of these, one is an economist, and two are data scientists.