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Health & Society

Graduate Student Works With Food Policy Council to Combat Rising Food Scarcity Due to COVID

Monday, March 8, 2021, By Brandon Dyer

Nel Gaudé worked in kitchens for a decade before now pursuing a master’s degree in food studies. This tangible professional cooking experience gives them insight and allows them to think creatively about issues related to their coursework. After Gaudé was…

The Hill

“Biden’s COVID-19 bet comes with deep risks.”

Thursday, March 4, 2021, By Lily Datz

Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute in the Maxwell School, was quoted in The Hill story “Biden’s COVID-19 bet comes with deep risks.” Reeher, who studies American politics, says that a president’s…

Newsweek

“Andrew Cuomo’s Nursing Home Shield Means ‘They Got Away with Killing Our Mom'”

Wednesday, March 3, 2021, By Lily Datz

Nina Kohn, the David M. Levy Professor of Law and faculty director of online education in the College of Law, was interviewed by Newsweek for the story “Andrew Cuomo’s Nursing Home Shield Means ‘They Got Away with Killing Our Mom.’”…

Campus & Community

SummerStart to Relaunch with Expanded Programming and Partnerships

Wednesday, March 3, 2021, By Shannon Andre

Following an intentional pause to review and reevaluate options for a summer program for incoming students, SummerStart will relaunch with a reimagined focus that further enhances the experience across admission, campus life and student success. Building upon the foundation set…

Campus & Community

Wellness Initiative Celebrates National Nutrition Month With Faculty and Staff Programs

Wednesday, March 3, 2021, By News Staff

What we eat matters! The food we consume has an impact on how we look and feel—our mood, energy levels, skin and hair—as well as how we age. Throughout the month, faculty and staff are invited to join programs from…

Campus & Community

Q&A With Keith Henderson, the University’s New Chief Compliance Officer

Monday, March 1, 2021, By News Staff

Keith Henderson joined the University in 2020 as chief compliance officer within the Office of University Counsel. In his role, Henderson oversees all of the University’s compliance efforts, including the governance structure, compliance with all state and federal laws and…

AARP

“How to Grandparent a Child With Special Needs.”

Monday, March 1, 2021, By Lily Datz

Madonna Harrington Meyer, University Professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the AARP story “How to Grandparent a Child With Special Needs.” Harrington Meyer, who studies aging and gerontology, recently co-authored the book Grandparenting Children With Disabilities. She…

Campus & Community

‘ADA Live!’ Focuses on Protection and Advocacy Systems for People With Disabilities

Sunday, February 28, 2021, By News Staff

The next “ADA Live!” podcast on Wednesday, March 3, will feature Curt Decker, founder and executive director of the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN). Decker will discuss the history of the Protection and Advocacy (P&A) System, some important legislation they…

Campus & Community

Missy Mathis-Hanlon Offers an Empathetic Ear, Helps Connect Families With Resources

Thursday, February 25, 2021, By Brandon Dyer

Missy Mathis-Hanlon’s first day in what was previously called the Parents Office was on Sept. 11, 2001. Social media sites like Facebook did not exist yet, and news about the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon was not…

Health & Society

Boost Your Immune System With These Expert Tips (and Recipes!)

Wednesday, February 24, 2021, By News Staff

A healthy immune system is important throughout the year, but even more so during cold and flu season and while we remain at-risk of contracting COVID-19. In honor of National Nutrition Month, celebrated in March, we tapped into campus experts…