The Purdue University Board of Trustees approved multiple named professorships and deanships, including four in economics and business fields.

Johannes Boehm has been appointed as the Full Professor of International Economics at the Geneva School of Economics and Management, effective August 1, 2026. 

David Autor, a prominent labor economist and faculty member at MIT since 1999, has been named head of the Department of Economics. 

Professor Matías Fontenla has been appointed as the new chair of the University of New Mexico's Department of Economics. 

The winners of the prestigious 2026 AFSE Thesis Prize have been unveiled, highlighting significant research contributions in economic sciences. Edouard Pignède, Karine Moukaddem, and Julius Goedde received accolades for their impactful theses. 

The University of Sydney has announced the appointment of Professor Jingjing Zhang as the new Head of the School of Economics. A respected figure in economics, Professor Zhang aims to enhance research excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration within the school. 

A groundbreaking study from the University of Erfurt challenges the assumption that people underestimate public support for climate action, showing that individuals often overestimate the level of engagement among others.

Silvana Tenreyro has been named the IMF's Economic Counsellor and Director of the Research Department, succeeding Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas. Tenreyro, a prominent economist, will commence her role on August 10, 2026, bringing her extensive academic and policy-making experience to the Fund. 

Dr. Adriana Kugler, an esteemed professor at Georgetown University, has been awarded the 2025 ASHE Academic Achievement Award. 

Stanford University's Isaac Sorkin has been recognized with the 2026 Sherwin Rosen Prize by the Society of Labor Economics.

The ZEW Mannheim awards Kelsey Moran for her groundbreaking research highlighting the costs of data fragmentation in healthcare.

The Econometric Society has announced editorial changes for several of its journals, effective from July 1, 2026, and July 1, 2027, respectively, thanking outgoing editors for their service and welcoming new appointees.

The Rousseeuw Prize for Statistics 2026 has been awarded to the R Core Team in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the development of the R Project. 

Renowned economist Jean Drèze has been awarded the Global Inequality Research Award during the World Inequality Conference, which was held in the first week of June in Paris.

The UK government has established the AI Economics Institute (AIEI) to analyze the economic effects of artificial intelligence (AI) and inform policymaking, ensuring equitable growth amidst AI advancements.

The European Economic Association has announced Oriana Bandiera of the London School of Economics as the 2026 recipient of the Birgit Grodal Award for her exceptional contributions to the field of economics.

Debapratim De, former director of economic research, has been promoted to chief economist at Deloitte UK, succeeding Ian Stewart, who retires after nearly two decades in the role.

The Kiel Institute for the World Economy announces the winners of the 2026 Global Economy Prize.

Princeton University's Economics Department commemorated the annual Class Day on May 25, 2026, honoring graduates' accomplishments, including outstanding thesis awards and recognitions.

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed former regional central banker Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as Prime Minister following the dismissal of Ousmane Sonko. The decision comes as the country grapples with a significant debt crisis and rising political tensions, threatening crucial reforms tied to IMF support.

Bruegel has announced the appointment of Katharina Bergant and Simone Tagliapietra as its new Deputy Directors, set to begin their roles in autumn 2026. 

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has appointed Grzegorz Zielinski as the new Managing Director for South-Eastern Europe, effective June 1, 2026, succeeding Charlotte Ruhe.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development announces the appointment of Matteo Colangeli as Managing Director for SME Finance and Development.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced the appointment of Andreea Moraru as Managing Director for Central Europe and the Baltic States.

Abdoulaye NDIAYE (NYU Stern) has been announced as the inaugural winner of the Africa NextGen Economist Prize.