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Heller in the News
April 10, 2026
Kratom poisonings surged 1,200% over the past decade, and regulators are struggling to keep up with the dangers
In The Conversation, Andrew Kolodny, Medical Director for the Opioid Policy Research Collaborative at Heller, discusses the rise of public health problems related to kratom.
Heller in the News
April 09, 2026
The sneaky truth about the wave of AI layoffs
In Business Insider, Professor David Weil discusses the impact of AI on workers.
Heller News Release
April 07, 2026
The Heller School Recognized as a Leading Graduate School
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Heller #11 for Health Policy and Management and #15 for Social Policy
Heller News Release
April 03, 2026
Heller Students Present Impactful Research at the Brandeis Three Minute Thesis Competition
Arjun Kumar Singh and Ophelia Delali Akoto participated in the fifth annual Brandeis Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition.
Heller in the News
March 25, 2026
Federal judge who retired in protest warns Brandeis forum of attacks on democracy
During a community fireside chat, University Professor Anita Hill and retired U.S. District Judge Mark L. Wolf discussed ways to address the threats against democracy in the courts and the law.
Heller in the News
March 25, 2026
Making social policy equitable for all
Brandeis Stories talks with Quieraney Belvin, MPP’26, about her experience at Heller.
Heller in the News
March 18, 2026
New ‘birth plan-plus’ developed at Brandeis puts people with disabilities in charge of their pregnancy journeys
In Brandeis Stories, Monika Mitra discusses the Accessible Pregnancy Action Plan, an innovative new tool designed to support parents with disabilities during their pregnancy journeys.
Heller in the News
March 16, 2026
Brandeis-led study shows pharmacy-based methadone treatment could benefit patients and the bottom line
A new study led by Heller researchers found that pharmacy-based methadone dispensing models could operate profitably while widening access to a key service that reduces overdose deaths and supports recovery from opioid use disorder.
Heller in the News
March 11, 2026
New SNAP work requirements soon go into effect for people 55 to 64
In The New Bedford Light, Rajan Sonik, PhD'17, comments on SNAP benefits.
Heller News Release
February 25, 2026
Schneider Institutes Health System Team Launches Second Phase of National Study to Improve Primary Care for Older Adults and Caregivers
Jennifer Perloff, PhD'06, and Karen Donelan will lead a national study at the Schneider Institutes for Health Policy and Research.
Heller in the News
February 25, 2026
ICE’s deployment of tech tools should be a wake-up call
Sarah Young Goldberg, MPP'24, publishes an op-ed in WBUR about ICE's use of AI.
Heller in the News
February 20, 2026
Creating a lasting impact: How Heller fosters community and positive social change
Brandeis Stories talks with Chloe Morales ’23, MPP’26, about her experience at Heller.