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Anita Hill on Harvey Weinstein Reversal: “Our Movement Will Persist”

Heller in the News
April 29, 2024

Anita Hill on Harvey Weinstein Reversal: “Our Movement Will Persist”

In a guest column for the Hollywood Reporter, Anita Hill writes on what the court’s ruling reveals about misconceptions around sexual violence and how victims and survivors can keep moving forward.

Emergency Abortion Care at SCOTUS

Heller in the News
April 24, 2024

Emergency Abortion Care at SCOTUS

Robyn Powell, PhD'20, appears on the ACLU's At Liberty Podcast to discuss a case currently before the Supreme Court that will determine the future of emergency abortion care.

Boston kids face opportunity gaps based on where they live

Heller in the News
April 24, 2024

Boston kids face opportunity gaps based on where they live

Axios Boston reports on diversitydatakids.org's Child Opportunity Index 3.0, which indicates that the city has one of the highest overall "Opportunity Scores" among the 100 country's biggest metros.

Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey Conference Tackles Opioid Misuse in Youth Sports

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April 19, 2024

Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey Conference Tackles Opioid Misuse in Youth Sports

Dr. Andrew Kolodny was featured at the April 19 event and discussed the opioid epidemic that is impacting families and communities across the country.

Child Labor Violators’ Profits in Labor Solicitor’s Crosshairs

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April 19, 2024

Child Labor Violators’ Profits in Labor Solicitor’s Crosshairs

In Bloomberg Law, David Weil comments on the U.S. Department of Labor's efforts to penalize companies that profit from child labor.

Robert Hawkins, PhD'02, named new vice dean of University of North Carolina Chapel Hill's School of Social Work

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April 18, 2024

Robert Hawkins, PhD'02, named new vice dean of University of North Carolina Chapel Hill's School of Social Work

A previous recipient of the Sol Chick and Rosalind B. Chaikin Endowed Fellowship while at Heller, Hawkins will take on his role at the UNC School of Social Work on July 1.

Where kids have the most — and least — opportunity

Heller in the News
April 17, 2024

Where kids have the most — and least — opportunity

Axios reports on the findings of diversitydatakids.org's Child Opportunity Index 3.0.

2024 Heller Awards Honor and Celebrate Excellence in the Community

Heller News Release
April 10, 2024

2024 Heller Awards Honor and Celebrate Excellence in the Community

Each spring, the Heller School recognizes outstanding service in teaching, mentoring, teaching assistance, staff service, research, and equity, inclusion and diversity.

The Heller School Recognized as a Top 10 Graduate School

Heller News Release
April 09, 2024

The Heller School Recognized as a Top 10 Graduate School

U.S. News & World Report ranks Heller #9 for social policy, and #13 for health policy and management: “Brandeis University graduate program earned ‘Best’ status as a result of its high ranking.”

Anita Hill on Affirmative Action and the future of education

Heller in the News
April 08, 2024

Anita Hill on Affirmative Action and the future of education

During Brandeis' annual Joshua A. Guberman lecture, Hill explained what the end of affirmative action represents for the past and future of American education.

The RJxTP Program Joins the Public Interest Technology University Network

Heller News Release
April 05, 2024

The RJxTP Program Joins the Public Interest Technology University Network

The Public Interest Technology University Network provides programming and funding for members to grow public interest technology on their campuses and in their communities.

Scientists blast FDA approval of genetic test for opioid addiction

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April 04, 2024

Scientists blast FDA approval of genetic test for opioid addiction

Dr. Andrew Kolodny is among a group of scientists who sent a letter to the FDA asking the agency to rescind its approval of the test.

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