Department of Economics
UMass Economics has cultivated a worldwide reputation as the premier center for research and teaching in heterodox economics. Within this proud tradition, our students learn to think critically and challenge the status quo - they’re not only learning in the classroom but outside of it and we need your support to make this happen. Your gift will go towards funding our greatest needs, such as:
Student-Oriented Programs
Undergrads immerse themselves in programs outside the classroom such as:
- Economics Undergraduate Research Assistantship (EURA): Current students engage in cutting edge research with faculty mentors to gain valuable research assistant experience on research projects.
- The Undergraduate Economics Club (UEC) connects students with alumni doing significant work in their fields, and organizes field trips to expose students to future career paths.
- Massachusetts Undergraduate Journal of Economics (MUJE) - MUJE is entirely student-run and provides a forum for undergraduate students to publish high-quality research and essays in economics.
Policy-Influencing Research
We nurture research that tackles often overlooked topics such as carbon pricing as an instrument in climate policy and the economic pitfalls of sexual orientation discrimination. Help us build capacity to meet new economic challenges in an era of transitions, and continue to influence policy makers to make better policies.
Ensuring Career Readiness
Students learn career readiness skills through an innovative course called ‘Job Skills for Econ Majors (ECON 491I), that includes skills in resume writing and interviewing; developing the ‘elevator pitch’ and dressing for interviews; using various tools to research and examine case studies of potential employers; and networking. Most sessions feature accomplished UMass Economics alumni as guest speakers who offer sage advice to our students about entering the job market.
Leaderboard
Power Hour #1
Congratulations to the winner of Power Hour #1, who will receive a $2,000 bonus!
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Men's Ultimate Frisbee | 124 |
| 2 | $500 | UMass Women into Leadership | 96 |
| 3 | $500 | College of Nursing | 48 |
| 4 | Softball | 9 | |
| 5 | Men's Cross Country/Track & Field | 8 |
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Leaderboard
Power Hour #2
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the Power Hour from noon-1:00 PM EDT on April 29 will win a $2,000 bonus!
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | University Without Walls | 114 |
| 2 | $500 | Student Alumni Association | 97 |
| 3 | $500 | Protect Our Breasts | 82 |
| 4 | Student Care & Emergency Response Fund | 62 | |
| 5 | Juniper Institute for Young Writers | 53 |
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Leaderboard
Power Hour #3
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the Power Hour from 3:00-4:00 PM EDT on April 29 will win a $2,000 bonus!
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Women's Ultimate Frisbee | 349 |
| 2 | $500 | CHAARG | 177 |
| 3 | $500 | Delta Sigma Pi - Pi Rho Chapter | 174 |
| 4 | Men's Club Rowing | 170 | |
| 5 | Minuteman Marching Band | 169 |
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Leaderboard
Power Hour #4
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the Power Hour from 11 AM-noon EDT on April 30 will win a $2,000 bonus!
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | UMass Club Gymnastics | 97 |
| 2 | $500 | College of Education | 68 |
| 3 | $500 | Women for UMass Amherst | 54 |
| 4 | Women's Rowing | 21 | |
| 5 | Marilyn V. Patton University Dancers Endowment | 18 |
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Leaderboard
Power Hour #5
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the Power Hour from 1-2 PM EDT on April 30 will win a $2,000 bonus!
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Engineers Without Borders | 79 |
| 2 | $500 | Stonewall Center | 41 |
| 3 | $500 | Film Studies Program at UMass Amherst | 41 |
| 4 | Duly Noted | 30 | |
| 5 | UMass Hillel | 29 |
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Leaderboard
Power Hour #6
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the Power Hour from 2-3 PM EDT on April 30 will win a $2,000 bonus!
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Women's Ice Hockey | 158 |
| 2 | $500 | Irish Dancing | 142 |
| 3 | $500 | Psychological and Brain Sciences | 81 |
| 4 | Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies | 63 | |
| 5 | Mock Trial Team | 52 |
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Leaderboard
Power Hour #7
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the Power Hour #7 from 8-9 PM EDT on April 30 will win a $2,000 bonus!
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Outing Club | 168 |
| 2 | $500 | Belly Dance Club | 80 |
| 3 | $500 | jubilat | 46 |
| 4 | Foster Student Success Fund | 45 | |
| 5 | School of Public Policy | 35 |
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#UMassGives Donor Leaderboard
What area of campus has the most donors?
| Rank | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Student Groups (RSOs/GSOs/etc.) | 3,426 |
| 2 | Athletics | 2,006 |
| 3 | Isenberg School of Management | 939 |
| 4 | College of Humanities & Fine Arts | 883 |
| 5 | Campus-wide Programs | 729 |
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Success!
Social & Behavioral Sciences Challenge
If SBS can reach $1,035,000, David Kelly will add another $10K!
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College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Challenge!
New Challenge! If SBS reaches $740,000, Greg Remmes will give $20,000 to SBS Dean's Priorities!
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New Social & Behavioral Sciences Challenge!
If SBS reaches $655,000 Bob and Peggy Cole will give $80,000 for faculty excellence.
Bob says: “Faculty are the lifeblood of the university. Without them there is no learning, no knowledge creation, and no undisturbed search for the truth. We give because we believe the very best faculty should be at UMass, a place I am proud to call my alma mater. I hope you will join us.”
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Social and Behavioral Sciences Challenge!
New Challenge! If SBS reaches $200,000, Sheldon Kline will give an additional $20,000. Sheldon is passionate about financial aid, and has started a scholarship to support students from BMC Durfee High in Fall RIver, MA
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$15,000
Unlock $15,000 for the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences!
If the UMass College of Social & Behavioral Sciences can raise $15,000 during #UMassGives, Mary Higgins has very generously offered to make a donation of an additional $15,00 to the SBS Dean's Priority Fund!
$20,000 / $20,000 Raised
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Social & Behavioral Sciences $12,500 challenge!
Ned Murphy will unlock an additional $12,500 for the Dean's Priority Fund if we reach $55,000!
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$2,000
Economics $2,000 Challenge!
If the Economics Department can meet its goal of $5,000, Srinivas and Janet Duvvuri P '20 will generously contribute an additional $2,000 to the department.
$5,000 / $5,000 Raised
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Social & Behavioral Sciences Challenge
Johnathan Cronin has challenged us to reach $70,000. If we reach this amount he will give an additional $15,000!
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Social & Behavioral Sciences Challenge
Joel Lapin has challenged us to reach $86,000. If we reach this new goal, Joel will donate an additional $50,000!
“Scholarships are especially important as a way to attract, encourage and reward qualified students to complete their undergraduate degree and help them reduce their need for loans, especially those coming from middle--income families who may be the first generation in their family to attend college. I hope my fellow UMass, Amherst alumni will join me in giving back to our alma mater and current and future students.”
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Economics Challenge!
If Economics reaches $8,000 it will unlock a $50,000 gift from Rosemary Hussey Werrett '62!
"I am pleased to support UMass Economics through the scholarship program as it rewards students of need and of great potential. Education is a foundation stone of life and public institutions like UMASS that strive to make it affordable to ordinary people are especially worthy of support."
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