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Edward Sayre

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Professor and Executive Associate Dean for Faculty and Operations, College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Southern Mississippi
📍 Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States

Edward A. (Ward) Sayre is the Executive Associate Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern Mississippi. An economist with a Ph. D. from the University of Texas at Austin, his research focuses on Middle East labor markets, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, and US health policy. He previously directed the School of Social Science and Global Studies.

Outside of his university duties, Ward is an avid runner and maintains a blog called "Frugal Runners, " where he shares race reports, training insights, and tips for saving money on race entries and travel. He balances a busy academic and administrative schedule with his passion for running, often writing about the challenges and successes of doing so.

He is the co-editor of "Young Generation Awakening, " a book analyzing the socioeconomic conditions and politics of youth activism preceding the Arab Spring.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Professor and Executive Associate Dean for Faculty and Operations, College of Arts and Sciences
Location
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States
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Middle East Economics
His career includes extensive research on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and labor markets in Qatar, Tunisia, and Palestine.
Higher Ed Leadership
Serves as Executive Associate Dean and previously as a School Director, responsible for educational policies, personnel, and academic advising.
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8-2023
Professor and Executive Associate Dean for Faculty and Operations, College of Arts and Sciences
The University of Southern Mississippi
7-2019 - 8-2023
Professor and Director, School of Social Science and Global Studies
The University of Southern Mississippi
7-2018 - 6-2019
Professor of Economics and Interim Director, School of Social Science and Global Studies,
The University of Southern Mississippi
9-2021 - 8-2022
Hubert Humphrey Distinguished Visiting Professor of Economics
Macalester College
4-2016
Senior Fellow
Fikra Research and Policy
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Education
8-1993 - 12-1999
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
The University of Texas at Austin
1993 - 1999
Ph.D.
The University of Texas at Austin
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