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Lenore Palladino, economics and public policy, has published a new book. "Good Company" explores the history and political economy of corporations. 

Robert Zussman, professor emeritus of sociology, died on November 27 at his home in Northampton. He taught at UMass from 1997-2014.

Bel Corder '25, political science and psychology, is one of seven undergraduates honored as Rising Researchers this semester. 

Patrick Mason, professor and chair of the Department of Economics, has been selected to receive the National Economic Association's Samuel Z. Westerfield Award.