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New Data Show Severe Racial and Ethnic Inequities in Child Opportunity In and Between U.S. Metros

Heller News Release
March 14, 2024

New Data Show Severe Racial and Ethnic Inequities in Child Opportunity In and Between U.S. Metros

Brandeis University’s Child Opportunity Index 3.0 reveals connections between race/ethnicity, neighborhood opportunity, and life outcomes for children.

'A world apart': How racial segregation continues to determine opportunity for American kids

Heller in the News
March 14, 2024

'A world apart': How racial segregation continues to determine opportunity for American kids

USA Today covers the findings from the latest Child Opportunity Index, newly released by diversitydatakids.org.

A Trump judge eviscerates a pro-worker regulation at the request of big employers

Heller in the News
March 13, 2024

A Trump judge eviscerates a pro-worker regulation at the request of big employers

An LA Times opinion column quotes David Weil's book, "The Fissured Workplace."

Coming Together Across Difference

Heller in the News
March 12, 2024

Coming Together Across Difference

Watch the recording of Alexandra Piñeros-Shields, PhD’07, presenting at the second event in the "Dialogue and Action in an Age of Divides" series.

Are Jews Safe in America?

Heller in the News
March 12, 2024

Are Jews Safe in America?

In a column for the American Prospect, Robert Kuttner argues that Jews are safer in America than they are anywhere else.

Robin Wilson-Beattie awarded Carrie Buck Fellowship Award

Heller in the News
March 12, 2024

Robin Wilson-Beattie awarded Carrie Buck Fellowship Award

The Justice covers the reception for the fellowship, which is sponsored by Heller's Lurie Institute for Disability Policy.

With Texas births rising post-Roe, disability advocates say child services need bolstering

Heller in the News
March 11, 2024

With Texas births rising post-Roe, disability advocates say child services need bolstering

In the Texas Tribune, Robyn Powell, PhD'20, says the rising birth rate could lead to disabled parents' rights being threatened by the child welfare system.

EVs, Labor Relations, China, and Affordability Take Spotlight at 2024 Chicago Fed Auto Conference

Heller in the News
March 09, 2024

EVs, Labor Relations, China, and Affordability Take Spotlight at 2024 Chicago Fed Auto Conference

Chicago Fed Insights covers its Automotive Insights Symposium, in which Joel Cutcher-Gershenfeld was a panelist.

Southcoast Health emerges as possible buyer for Steward’s Fall River hospital

Heller in the News
March 08, 2024

Southcoast Health emerges as possible buyer for Steward’s Fall River hospital

In the Boston Globe, Stuart Altman argues that Steward should not profit financially from any deal it makes to sell its hospitals.

‘Dialogue & Action in an Age of Divides’: Beyond our differences

Heller in the News
March 05, 2024

‘Dialogue & Action in an Age of Divides’: Beyond our differences

The Justice covers associate professor of the practice Alexandra Piñeros-Shields, PhD’07, and her presentation at the second session of the discussion series, entitled "Coming Together Across Difference."

Steward hospital system receives higher insurance payments than many in Mass.

Heller in the News
March 01, 2024

Steward hospital system receives higher insurance payments than many in Mass.

In the Boston Globe, Stuart Altman comments on the financial crisis facing Steward Health Care.

Liora Norwich, MBA'17, appointed as the next Leon A. Jick Director of the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program

Heller in the News
February 29, 2024

Liora Norwich, MBA'17, appointed as the next Leon A. Jick Director of the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program

Norwich will join Brandeis' Hornstein Program on a part-time basis in March before assuming the full time role in July.

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