Isabella Weber Featured in The New Yorker
In a recent article Isabella Weber, economics, discusses her rise from “the most hated woman in economics” to one of the most prominent economists of our time.
Nteta on Polls and California Reparations Recommendations
Tatishe Nteta, political science & director of UMass Amherst Poll, recently discussed polls and CA reparations on KALW Public Media's State of the Bay.
Jesse Rhodes Discusses Reparations on Fox News
Jesse Rhodes, political science and co-director of UMass Amherst Poll, appeared on Fox News to discuss recent poll findings on reparations in the U.S.
Folbre Discusses Feminist Economic Policy on "How to Save a Country"
Nancy Folbre, economics emerita and PERI, recently discussed feminist economic policy on the podcast "How to Save a Country."
Professor Karen List Retires After 35 Years with the Department of Journalism
After 35 years with the Department of Journalism, Professor Karen List is retiring. Her students and colleagues reflect on her time at the University.
In Memoriam: Oriol Pi-Sunyer, Founding Member & Professor Emeritus of the Department of Anthropology
Oriol Pi-Sunyer, 93, of Amherst, a founding member and Professor Emeritus of the Department of Anthropology, died April 12, 2023, after a long illness.
LARP Projects Win BSLA 2023 Design Awards
Research projects by faculty and students in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning have received BSLA 2023 Design Awards.
Lauren Stimson '06 (LA&RP) Receives 2023 Rome Prize
Congratulations to Lauren Stimson '06 on being awarded the fellowship in recognition of her achievements in landscape architecture.
Koirala Co-Authors Op-Ed Focused on G7 Commitment to Climate Change Cooperation
Dhiroj Koirala, PhD candidate in resource economics, has co-authored an op-ed calling on the G7 to increase commitments to climate change.
Friedman Makes the Case for Single-Payer Healthcare in Massachusetts
On April 26, Gerald Friedman, economics, presented his latest economic analysis of a bill that proposes a single-payer healthcare system in Massachusetts.