The University of Chicago paused admission to the Political Economy doctoral program for the 2026-27 academic year. The university says the pause is limited to one year. Open the record for the exact decision and source.
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“Political economy”
Read each action label carefully. A closure, admission pause, teach-out, and accreditation change do not mean the same thing. One college decision may also name several programs.
Missouri's higher-education department records Washington University's Master of Arts in Political Economy and Public Policy as deleted in April 2026. Open the record for the exact decision and source.
Missouri's higher-education department records Washington University's Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy as deleted in April 2026. Open the record for the exact decision and source.
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Colleges close or pause programs for many reasons, including enrollment, cost, staffing, accreditation, and state policy. Before changing plans, confirm the action with the college and compare the field with independent labor-market information.