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Books 2018: Key to Survival for Global Capitalism: Include More People

Heller in the News
December 31, 2018

In Global Atlanta, retired Coca-Cola President Ahmet Bozer reviews Robert Kuttner's book, "Can Democracy Survive Global Capitalism?"

Pandora's Pill Bottle: What Needs to be Done About Opioids?

Heller in the News
December 24, 2018

In the Progressive Farmer, Andrew Kolodny says rural America needs sustained federal investment to build opioid treatment centers.

Dean David Weil delivers keynote at international labor forum and meets mayor of Seoul

Heller News Release
December 20, 2018

During his visit to Seoul, the dean presented on his research, met with the mayor of Seoul, caught up with alumni and explored some local sights.

Happy Birthday, GOP Tax Law. More Workers Might Become Contractors Because Of You.

Heller in the News
December 20, 2018

In the Huffington Post, Dave Jamieson and Arthur Delaney quote David Weil's book, 'The Fissured Workplace.'

'The ship deserting the sinking rat': How will Republicans respond to mounting allegations against Trump?

Heller in the News
December 20, 2018

On the CBC radio, Robert Kuttner says, the relationship between the president and Republicans in the U.S. Senate is 'totally transactional.

Where the Rubber Meets the Road

Heller News Release
December 19, 2018

Susan Windham-Bannister, PhD’77, navigates the intersections of science, business and policy to spur life sciences innovation.

Assumptions Wrangling: An Experiment in Culture Change

Heller News Release
December 19, 2018

Joel Cutcher-Gershenfeld gives readers a master class on a technique to facilitate culture change, borrowing from his work with the geoscience community.

Redefining Opioid Addiction Treatment

Heller News Release
December 19, 2018

An excellent medication exists to treat people addicted to opioids. Why aren't we using it?

Get to Know the Incoming 2018 Class of Heller Students

Heller News Release
December 19, 2018

This past August, the Heller School proudly welcomed 200 new students from 45 countries and 28 states to our graduate school community--get to know six of them here.

Building Welcoming Places

Heller News Release
December 19, 2018

The Sillerman Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy engages philanthropic organizations in northern New England around immigrant integration efforts.

Anita Hill Commission to Prioritize Protecting Hollywood Freelancers

Heller in the News
December 19, 2018

In the Hollywood Reporter, Anita Hill says there are still huge gaps that leave the thousands of freelancers who work unprotected.

The Right to Parent

Heller News Release
December 18, 2018

PhD candidate Robyn Powell is fighting for the rights of parents with disabilities—and it's personal.

Heller Welcomes Kate Kaplan as Director of Development and Alumni Relations

Heller News Release
December 18, 2018

Kate Kaplan will build relationships with alumni and funders, raise philanthropic resources to support Heller’s mission, and develop and build on existing engagement opportunities for alumni and friends of the school.

Bringing Mysterious Currencies Into the Open

Heller in the News
December 18, 2018

In the Brandeis Magazine, read about how Chen Arad and his colleagues are reducing the risk and increasing the transparency of digital asset trading.

This Maryland cop went from a decorated commander to raiding evidence room for drugs. And he's not alone.

Heller in the News
December 18, 2018

In the Baltimore Sun, Andrew Kolodny says hydrocodone pills are essentially heroin pills.

As Trump Comes Apart, Can Democrats Come Together?

Heller in the News
December 18, 2018

In the American Prospect, Robert Kuttner says it’s understandable that the Democratic infighting has already begun.

For new safety solutions, invest in communities

Heller in the News
December 15, 2018

In an op-ed in the Hill, Leah Sakala, MBA/MPP'17, says it's essential to support local leaders in communities most impacted by crime and incarceration as they develop their own public safety strategies.

Massachusetts residents spent $80 million on low-value health care, report finds

Heller in the News
December 14, 2018

In Masslive, Stuart Altman says insurers should distribute cards to patients informing them about low-value procedures.

Fentanyl is the deadliest drug in America, CDC confirms

Heller in the News
December 12, 2018

In CNN, Andrew Kolodny comments on a new report that shows fentanyl was involved in 29 percent of overdose deaths in 2016.

Inequality of labor and decent work

Heller in the News
December 12, 2018

On tbs eFM's "This Morning" in South Korea, David Weil discusses the fissured workplace and labor inequality.

Anita Hill: Companies Should Treat Sexual Harassment as an Abuse of Power

Heller in the News
December 12, 2018

In Fortune, Anita Hill says students have been very engaged in the effort to combat sexual violence on college campuses.

Criminal justice reform doesn't end system's racial bias

Heller in the News
December 12, 2018

In a USA Today op-ed, Leah Sakala, MBA/MPP'17, says efforts to undo the harmful legacy of mass incarceration must go hand in hand with explicit and intentional racial justice strategies.

As doctors taper or end opioid prescriptions, many patients driven to despair, suicide

Heller in the News
December 10, 2018

In Fox News, Andrew Kolodny says government policies on opioids need to be even tougher and that opioids have an important role in very limited circumstances.

Donald Trump And Robert Mueller: The End Game

Heller in the News
December 10, 2018

In HuffPost, Robert Kuttner says Robert Mueller's investigation has now created a path to impeachment or resignation for President Trump.

Study Shows that Over Half of Urban Renter Households Experience Some Form of Housing Insecurity

Heller News Release
December 06, 2018

Heller PhD candidate Giselle Routhier has developed a new index to measure housing insecurity.

‘Clearly the Tide Has Not Turned’: A Q&A With Anita Hill

Heller in the News
December 06, 2018

The New York Times sits down with Anita Hill for a talk about her testimony and that of Christine Blasey Ford, as well as the work it will take to confront and redress sexual harassment.

The Overdose Crisis Is So Bad That Some Experts Want To Prescribe Heroin To Treat Addiction

Heller in the News
December 06, 2018

In Buzzfeed News, Andrew Kolodny says he has doubts about the use of prescription heroin to treat opioid addiction in the United States.

Why states might start taxing opioids

Heller in the News
December 06, 2018

In Axios, Andrew Koldony says he supports taxing opioids because it will help reflect the drugs' true costs and may decrease opioid prescriptions.

Heller Researchers Receive Grant to Build and Curate Online Repository of Opioid Epidemic Research

Heller News Release
December 03, 2018

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awarded funding to Cindy Thomas to lead creation of the Brandeis Opioid Research Clearinghouse.

Salaried workers beware: GM cuts are a warning for all

Heller in the News
December 03, 2018

In the Bradenton Herald, Joel Cutcher-Gershenfeld says there are possible long-term costs to shedding experienced workers in one swoop.

Study: Dental painkillers may put young people at risk of opioid addiction

Heller in the News
December 03, 2018

In the Washington Post, Andrew Kolodny says there's no reason for dentists to prescribe opioids to teenagers.

Anita Hill opens up about Me Too, her testimony, Kavanaugh and the 'resistance'

Heller in the News
December 02, 2018

Anita Hill speaks to the Canadian Press about the challenges of reporting sexual harassment in workplaces, decades after her own experience.

Heller embraces instructional technology with virtual Summer Institute for incoming students

Heller News Release
November 30, 2018

Voluntary participation in the six-week online Summer Institute was offered at no cost to incoming students from three master’s programs.

Former Massport CEO Tom Glynn to lead Harvard’s new Allston land company

Heller in the News
November 30, 2018

In the Boston Business Journal, Tom Glynn says Allston is a unique situation where you have available land adjacent to a great university.

Patients Hit With 'Surprise Bills' After Urgent Care Visits

Heller in the News
November 30, 2018

As a guest on WBUR, Stuart Altman says hospitals are looking for every which way they can, to get money.

‘Dancing Around the Rules’: Union Says Harvard Eked Out Extra Work from Hundreds of Part-Time Workers Without Pay

Heller in the News
November 30, 2018

In the Harvard Crimson, David Weil says a new contract proposal from Harvard's largest labor union innovative, but says success isn't certain.

Boren Fellow Sarah LaMorey shares her Tanzanian experiences

Heller News Release
November 29, 2018

Sarah LaMorey, MA SID/COEX’19, says studying Swahili has given her new insight into the linkages between development, language and culture.

Settlement Allows Big Merger Of Beth Israel Deaconess And Lahey Health To Proceed

Heller in the News
November 29, 2018

In WBUR, Stuart Altman says Healey's reliance primarily on the state's consumer protection law rather than anti-trust regulations when reviewing this merger was wise.

Racism’s Cost to Black Homeowners Is About $48,000, Study Finds

Heller in the News
November 29, 2018

In New York Magazine's Daily Intelligencer, IASP's 2015 "Racial Wealth Gap" study is cited in a story about institutionalized racial bias.

Store Traffic Falls Again on Black Friday but Not All News Is Bad

Heller in the News
November 25, 2018

In the Wall Street Journal, David Weil comments that despite spending more on holiday shopping than in previous years, low-income households are still facing financial headwinds.

Movement Against Nancy Pelosi Is A Classic Democratic Circular Firing Squad

Heller in the News
November 20, 2018

In the Huffington Post, Robert Kuttner says this past week Nancy Pelosi has demonstrated just how astute a politician she is.

America’s Health-Care System Is Making the Opioid Crisis Worse

Heller in the News
November 20, 2018

In the Atlantic, Andrew Kolodny says if we want to see deaths come down, treatment has to be less expensive and easier to get.

Hill sees turning point in fight against harassment

Heller in the News
November 19, 2018

In The Daily Reflector, Anita Hill says she is always hopeful and believes she has a good reason to be hopeful.

What Can Chimpanzees Teach Us about Care?

Heller in the News
November 16, 2018

In an interview with Brandeis GSAS, Amy Hanes says diving into questions anthropologically has shown her things about the world that she would never otherwise see.

In every job, Massport’s Tom Glynn always saw the big picture

Heller in the News
November 16, 2018

In the Boston Globe, Tom Glynn says his proudest achievement has been revitalizing the working port.

Why Is The Opioid Epidemic Still Happening?

Heller in the News
November 15, 2018

In the podcast 1A, Andrew Kolodny says what we are missing from the federal government is, funding.

How temp workers became the norm in America

Heller in the News
November 15, 2018

In Marketplace, David Weil says now, even higher skilled and higher wage jobs don't have job security.

Will Mueller Survive?

Heller in the News
November 15, 2018

In the American Prospect, Robert Kuttner interviews former Associate White House Counsel Ian Bassin.

Brandeis University receives $10 million gift for scholarships for Japanese students

Heller in the News
November 14, 2018

Toshizo “Tom” Watanabe ’73 has given his alma mater $10 million for scholarships for graduate and undergraduate Japanese students to attend the university.

Forbes 30 Under 30: Games 2019: Seven Siegel

Heller in the News
November 13, 2018

In Forbes, Seven Siegel, MBA/MPP'17, is recognized as one of its "30 Under 30" in the games category.

Nurse staffing study left union in the dark

Heller in the News
November 13, 2018

In the Commonwealth, Stuart Altman says the commission’s standard practice has been not to announce ahead of time analyses it is carrying out.

How to break gridlock in Boston traffic

Heller in the News
November 13, 2018

In the Boston Herald, Thomas Glynn says the biggest challenges after safety and security, are ground transportation and traffic congestion.

Anita Hill has unanswered questions regarding Kavanaugh

Heller in the News
November 09, 2018

At a USC Dornsife event, Anita Hill speaks on how sexual assault, harassment issues have shifted amid #MeToo and Brett Kavanaugh hearings.

Ignored As An Election Issue, Deaths From Medical Errors Have Researchers Alarmed

Heller in the News
November 09, 2018

In Forbes, PhD student Morgan Shields' article on patient safety in inpatient psychiatry in Health Affairs is cited.

Heller Welcomes Sen. Tom Harkin for Conversation with the Dean and Annual Distinguished Lurie Lecture

Heller News Release
November 08, 2018

Sen. Harkin discussed the 2018 midterm elections and his 40-year career in Congress, advocating for labor and disability rights.

Massachusetts pols wary of new Rx opioid

Heller in the News
November 07, 2018

In the Boston Herald, Andrew Kolodny says Dsuvia is an exceptionally dangerous drug, 10 times stronger than fentanyl, which is 50 times stronger than heroin.

FDA Approves Controversial New Opioid 10 times More Powerful than Fentanyl

Heller in the News
November 05, 2018

In the Scientific American, Andrew Kolodny says there is absolutely no need for a new product.

Anita Hill Vows to Do What the Government Won’t: ‘The Down and Dirty Work of Changing Culture’ (Video)

Heller in the News
November 05, 2018

In The Wrap, watch Anita Hill's speech at the Power Women Summit.

AP fact check: Ad on Tina Smith's investments is misleading

Heller in the News
November 02, 2018

In the Associated Press, Andrew Kolodny says Abbott was a major opioid player in the past, but today, they're not.

Research Presented on Effect of Opioids in MA Workforce

Heller News Release
November 01, 2018

The Massachusetts Health Policy Forum, in partnership with RIZE Massachusetts, finds that employer efforts are essential to prevention, treatment, and recovery

Amazon Raises Minimum Pay for Everyone—Except These Workers

Heller in the News
November 01, 2018

In Bloomberg, David Weil says most participants in the gig economy underestimate or ignore costs associated with their jobs.

Inside What Even an Ally Calls Trump’s ‘Reality Distortion Field’

Heller in the News
November 01, 2018

In the New York Times, Andrew Kolodny says over-prescriptions of all medicinal drugs had been falling steadily since 2011.

Investors Can And Should Address The Fundamental Causes Of Income Inequality

Heller in the News
October 31, 2018

In Forbes, Dr. Bob Eccles quotes David Weil's book, The Fissured Workplace.

Anita Hill tells YWCA Silicon Valley: ‘I will not retreat now’

Heller in the News
October 31, 2018

In the Mercury News, Anita Hill says No one imagined that a Supreme Court nomination could return so many men and women to the pain of the past.

Hill explains sexual harassment’s legal history, calls for intersectionality, change

Heller in the News
October 29, 2018

Vanderbilt News covers Anita Hill's keynote address, titled "No Longer Silent: Underrepresented Narratives in Sexual Violence."

The Health 202: Here's how to tell when the opioid crisis is starting to recede

Heller in the News
October 26, 2018

In the Washington Post, Andrew Kolodny says even if we are turning a corner, there’s nothing to celebrate as we still have an extraordinarily high overdose death rate.

It’s Too Soon to Celebrate the End of the Opioid Epidemic

Heller in the News
October 25, 2018

In the Atlantic, Andrew Kolodny says there’s a lot more to this problem than just the deaths.

How Can Asia Unleash the Potential of Youth?

Heller in the News
October 24, 2018

In the Diplomat, read about Pharady Kao, MA SID'20, her life in Cambodia and why youth like her want their voices heard.

Bridge the Divide - Special Report - "To Kill a Mockingbird in Shorewood, WI"

Heller in the News
October 21, 2018

On Cedarburg Public Library Radio, Rajesh Sampath discusses the need to recognize literature and other works of art by people of color that share the experiences of people of color.

Lurie Institute for Disability Policy receives $4.375 million to establish Community Living Policy Center

Heller News Release
October 19, 2018

Director Monika Mitra to lead project funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR)

Confusion swirls around nurse staffing ballot question

Heller in the News
October 19, 2018

In Masslive, Stuart Altman says he has been approached with numerous questions about the November ballot question that would mandate nurse staffing ratios.

How Fentanyl Changes the Opioid Equation

Heller in the News
October 17, 2018

In PEW, Andrew Kolodny says current and future heroin users are at the greatest risk of fentanyl-related overdose death

As Logan Airport Grows, Officials Renovate and Enhance Terminals

Heller in the News
October 17, 2018

In NECN, Tom Glynn says people have really liked the design changes at Boston's Logan Airport.

Stuart Altman Discusses the Development of the Modern Hospital

Heller in the News
October 15, 2018

On Hospitals In Focus with Chip Kahn, a new podcast from the Federation of American Hospitals, Stuart Altman discusses the development of modern hospitals.

Women and Power: Chapter 1

Heller in the News
October 14, 2018

In New York Magazine's The Cut, Anita Hill shares what it was like to watch the Kavanaugh hearings and why she feels she won even though she lost.

Improving Behavioral Health for the Commonwealth

Heller News Release
October 12, 2018

PhD student Yaminette Diaz-Linhart contributes comprehensive policy recommendations through state commission

Improving Health Outcomes in Haiti

Heller News Release
October 12, 2018

Diana Bowser identifies key factors in efficiency and productivity by creating first national-level database of health care facility performance

The Impact of Violence on People with Disabilities

Heller News Release
October 12, 2018

Lurie Institute research shows people with disabilities face more severe mental health consequences

The FIRST Step Toward STEM Careers

Heller News Release
October 12, 2018

Center for Youth and Communities researchers find robotics program has positive impacts on students — especially girls

The Kavanaugh nomination was about power. Susan Collins missed that.

Heller in the News
October 11, 2018

In Bangor Daily News, Alexis Mann says the fact that Collins either did not hear or ignored voices is deeply upsetting.

Anita Hill: Kavanaugh confirmation hearing 'disservice to the American public'

Heller in the News
October 11, 2018

In the Guardian, Anita Hill says the Senate committee response to Christine Blasey Ford mirrored her experience testifying against Clarence Thomas.

Walmart, White Castle Raises Could Color Trump Overtime Rule

Heller in the News
October 10, 2018

In Bloomberg Law, David Weil says that Walmart shows that employers can comply with overtime regulations that expand pay requirements without collapsing.

Heller Receives $1.5 Million to Study Opioid Addiction and Treatment in Disability Community

Heller News Release
October 09, 2018

Sharon Reif to head three-year project with team from the Institute for Behavioral Health and Lurie Institute for Disability Policy.

The Fraudulence Of Susan Collins

Heller in the News
October 08, 2018

In the Huffington Post, Robert Kuttner says Sen. Susan Collins is especially loyal to her party when her vote is pivotal on important legislation or nominations.

Anita Hill Calls on Hollywood to Make ‘Tangible Commitments’ to Address Harassment and Equality Goals

Heller in the News
October 08, 2018

The Wrap covers Anita Hill's open letter to members of the Hollywood Commission on Eliminating Sexual Harassment and Advancing Equality, urging them to step up their efforts in the face of government “indifference” to sexual harassment.

Heller students meet entrepreneurs, pitch ideas as Forbes Under 30 Summit Scholars

Heller News Release
October 05, 2018

Four Heller students were given the opportunity to attend the four-day summit in Boston, Sept. 30 to Oct. 3, for free.

An outlier in the state, Worcester schools look to reduce recent spike in emergency removals

Heller in the News
October 05, 2018

In Telegram, Joanna Taylor says it’s difficult to ascertain the internal politics in each district that might contribute to one using emergency removals more than another.

HPC ventures into political arena

Heller in the News
October 03, 2018

In Commonwealth Magazine, Stuart Altman says the Health Policy Commission is providing information, not telling people how to vote on the ballot question about mandating nurse staffing ratios at state hospitals.

Report: Nurse staffing question costs could reach $949M

Heller in the News
October 03, 2018

In the Salem News, Stuart Altman discusses the Health Policy Commission's report that says the ballot question that would limit the number of patients assigned to one nurse would cost between $676 million and $949 million annually.

How to navigate a tense conversation in these contentious times

Heller in the News
October 02, 2018

In the Boston Globe, Alain Lempereur offers strategies for difficult conversations with people who hold different political views.

Anita Hill: 'We Want to Believe That Christine Blasey Ford Can Survive'

Heller in the News
October 02, 2018

In Fortune, Anita Hill discusses Christine Blasey Ford’s recent Senate testimony about her sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

The Institute for Behavioral Health Approved for PCORI Engagement Award on Mothers Using Opioids

Heller News Release
October 01, 2018

Joanne Nicholson, professor of the practice in the Institute for Behavioral Health, has been approved for funding to create a community for mothers with mental illness using opioids.

Anita Hill to Christine Blasey Ford: ‘Don’t Do Anything That Will Dehumanize You’

Heller in the News
October 01, 2018

In the New York Times, Anita Hill says we need to value the human experience over tradition.

Fewer Massachusetts Students Suspended, But Disparities Persist

Heller in the News
September 28, 2018

In WBUR, Joanna Taylor says the state really needs to do better in attending to the needs of students in particularly high risk populations.

Wafaa Arbash Named in BostInno List of 50 On Fire

Heller in the News
September 27, 2018

Alumna and WorkAround founder Wafaa Arbash, MA SID/COEX'17, is named among BostInno's list of 50 people and organizations that have had a banner year in Boston’s innovation economy.

Health Policy Commission to study nurse staffing ballot question

Heller in the News
September 27, 2018

In MassLive, Stuart Altman announces that the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission will study the nurse staffing ballot question and release its findings on October 3.

How to solve America's painkiller paradox

Heller in the News
September 26, 2018

In Vox, Andrew Kolodny comments on ways to limit overprescribing of opioid painkillers without leaving pain patients behind.

Anita Hill Says Kavanaugh Accuser Hearing 'Cannot Be Fair'

Heller in the News
September 26, 2018

Professor Hill joins NPR's All Things Considered to discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings.

Stuart Altman Receives Lienhard Award From National Academy of Medicine

Heller News Release
September 25, 2018

For his pioneering role in national health policy and health services research, the National Academy of Medicine announced Stuart Altman is the recipient of the 2018 Gustav O. Lienhard Award for Advancement of Health Care.

Message from Dean Weil on National Voter Registration Day

Heller News Release
September 25, 2018

Dean Weil urges the Heller community to make a plan for election day, and to register to vote if they haven't already.

Almost 30% of Opioid Prescriptions Don't Have This Medical Explanation

Heller in the News
September 20, 2018

In HealthLine, Andrew Kolodny comments on a recent study that sheds some light on opioid prescribing patterns in the United States.

Anita Hill on Kavanaugh: ‘Without an investigation, there cannot be an effective hearing’

Heller in the News
September 20, 2018

Professor Hill joins PBS NewsHour and states why she believes a fair and neutral investigation is critical in order to have an effective confirmation hearing for Brett Kavanaugh.

‘Another wakeup call’: Anita Hill speaks out about Kavanaugh allegation

Heller in the News
September 19, 2018

In the Boston Globe, Professor Hill said that the Senate is no better prepared to vet claims against a nominee today than it was 27 years ago.

Anita Hill: How to Get the Kavanaugh Hearings Right

Heller in the News
September 18, 2018

Professor Hill's New York Times op-ed outlines process improvements for vetting sexual harassment and assault claims that surface during a confirmation hearing.

Anita Hill: Kavanaugh accuser deserves 'fair and neutral' process

Heller in the News
September 17, 2018

In Politico, Anita Hill says the Senate Judiciary Committee should put in place a process that enables anyone with a complaint of this nature to be heard.

New Heroin User Numbers Are Dropping Amid A Fatal Overdose Epidemic

Heller in the News
September 17, 2018

In Buzzfeed, Andrew Kolodny says the drop in new heroin users was very good news.

Statement from HPC Chair Stuart Altman

Heller in the News
September 14, 2018

As Chair of The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC), Stuart Altman issued the following statement on the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) Annual Report.

Ieso Digital Health Announces Appointment of Dr. Jennifer Gentile to Senior Vice President

Heller in the News
September 14, 2018

In PRNews, read about Jennifer Gentile, MM'99, as she begins her new role as Senior Vice President, US Clinical Operations at Ieso Digital Health.

Greg Johnson is excited to be Maynard’s newest town administrator

Heller in the News
September 14, 2018

In Wicked Local, read about Gregory Johnson, MPP'14, Maynard’s newest town administrator.

Anita Hill: Next CBS CEO Will Be Invited to Fill Moonves Slot on Sexual Harassment Commission

Heller in the News
September 11, 2018

In Variety, Anita Hill says CBS’ new permanent Chairman and CEO will have the requisite authority to function effectively as a Commissioner.

Monika Mitra Selected as Next Director of Lurie Institute for Disability Policy

Heller News Release
September 11, 2018

As the Lurie Institute's next leader, Mitra brings over two decades of experience in conducting research on the health care experiences and health outcomes of people with disabilities across the lifespan.

Harvard Is Vaulting Workers Into the Middle Class With High Pay. Can Anyone Else Follow Its Lead?

Heller in the News
September 11, 2018

In the New York Times David Weil says the idea is to set a wage norm through a contracting standard.

Good News, Bad News

Heller in the News
September 11, 2018

In Psychology Today, Andrew Kolodny says the OPRC wants to study about the right ways to try and prevent people from getting addicted.

Sweden Shows No Country Is Immune To Far-Right, Anti-Immigrant Backlash

Heller in the News
September 10, 2018

In the Huffington Post, Robert Kuttner says if we are to defend the aspirations and rights of migrants, we also need to be mindful of a realistic absorption rate.

Military a ‘Perfect Lab’ for Studying Pain, Larson Says

Heller in the News
September 10, 2018

In the NIH Record, Mary Jo Larson says the Military provides a perfect lab for research on how to improve the delivery of care for most U.S. patients with acute and chronic pain.

Wednesday’s Lawsuit Is Republicans’ Next Chance to Gut the ACA—But It Won’t Be Their Last

Heller in the News
September 07, 2018

In Rewire.News, Robyn Powell says the bill, if passed, would continue to prohibit health insurance providers from denying people coverage or charging higher premiums for pre-existing conditions.

Opioid billionaire granted patent for addiction treatment

Heller in the News
September 07, 2018

In the Financial Times, Andrew Kolodny says the idea that Dr. Sackler could get richer from the patent was very disturbing.

Uber’s Big Lie

Heller in the News
September 06, 2018

In Jacobin, David Weil says while some companies act as market-based platforms, connecting legitimate independent contractors to end users, Uber doesn't.

Boston Area Research Initiative Features Clemens Noelke and NERD Boston Project

Heller in the News
September 05, 2018

The research profile focuses on ICYFP's National Equity Research Database (NERD) for Boston, an innovative data project led by research director Clemens Noelke.

Dean David Weil: Why We Should Worry About Monopsony

Heller in the News
September 04, 2018

In a Labor Day op-ed for the Institute for New Economic Thinking, Dean David Weil argues that wages and workers suffer when a small group of companies dominate a labor market.

A Palestinian Memoir to Counter Trump’s Troubles in the Middle East

Heller in the News
September 04, 2018

The New Yorker features the personal story of peace-builder Yousef Bashir, MA COEX'15, which he chronicles in his new memoir "Words of My Father."

What Does Trump Want with Canada and NAFTA?

Heller in the News
September 01, 2018

In the New Yorker, Robert Kuttner comments on President Trump's unpredictable strategy to renegotiate NAFTA with Canada and Mexico.

Sara Bachman named dean of Penn School of Social Policy & Practice

Heller in the News
August 30, 2018

Sara Bachman, PhD'94, has been named dean of the School of Social Policy & Practice at the University of Pennsylvania, effective Jan. 1.

Trump Administration Launches Effort to Help Employers Comply With Labor Laws

Heller in the News
August 28, 2018

In the Wall Street Journal, David Weil says focusing on a shift in culture could be seen as a signal that enforcement is less of a priority.

City of Albany revitalizes playgrounds and neighborhoods

Heller in the News
August 28, 2018

The American City and County writes about the impact of The Child Opportunity Index, a project from the Institute for Child, Youth and Family Policy.

Student Workers at Brandeis Get Their First Labor Contract

Heller in the News
August 28, 2018

In the New York Times, PhD student Ben Kreider comments on the tentative deal between graduate students and the university.

How Opioids were widely misunderstood by the surfing community

Heller in the News
August 27, 2018

In Teton Gravity Research as part of "FROM THE SERIES: ANDY IRONS: RAW OUTTAKES," Andrew Kolodny talks about the impact of opioid prescription.

Republicans Can Honor John McCain By Putting America Before Trump

Heller in the News
August 27, 2018

In the Huffington Post, Robert Kuttner says Republicans should intensify their warnings to Trump to stop trashing the American system of criminal justice.

Governor Baker Tours 99Degrees Custom Advanced Manufacturing Site

Heller in the News
August 27, 2018

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and Lawrence Mayor Daniel Rivera joined 99Degrees Custom founder and CEO, Brenna Nan Schneider, MBA'12, for a tour of her manufacturing facility.

Trump's Fall: The End Game

Heller in the News
August 24, 2018

In the Prospect, Robert Kuttner writes that this was the week when history finally began to turn.

Microsoft Bug Testers Unionized. Then They Were Dismissed

Heller in the News
August 23, 2018

In Bloomberg, David Weil says companies don’t want to make long-term commitments to people, and are using a variety of devices to shift that work out.

Snaring Doctors and Drug Dealers, Justice Dept. Intensifies Opioid Fight

Heller in the News
August 23, 2018

In the New York Times, Andrew Kolodny says while the government estimates 2.5 million Americans are addicted to opioids, he believes the number is probably between five million and 10 million.

Stop Wallowing In Your White Guilt And Start Doing Something For Racial Justice

Heller in the News
August 21, 2018

In the Huffington Post, Robert Kuttner says dismantling structural racism requires white people to become more than a little uncomfortable.

Trump hits corporate violators — with a feather

Heller in the News
August 20, 2018

In NBC news, David Weil says, "Knowing how widespread wage theft is, the new program is an inappropriate use of scarce government resources.

CVS 'video visits' represent a genuine improvement to the healthcare system

Heller in the News
August 17, 2018

In the LA Times, Stuart Altman says technology like this has been around for years, but it’s largely been on the fringes, mostly for specialty medicine.

Unpaid: After Hurricane Harvey, Texas failed to defend workers against wage exploitation

Heller in the News
August 17, 2018

In Dallas News, Dean David Weil says, "People who often are the most hit by wage theft are the least likely to complain."

Black Boys Feel Less Safe in White Neighborhoods, Study Shows

Heller in the News
August 16, 2018

In the New York Times, Dolores Acevedo-Garcia is quoted an article about a study that shows black boys feel less safe in white neighborhoods.

Who is the ‘glue’ in your organization?

Heller in the News
August 16, 2018

The Idaho Business Review quotes Jody Hoffer Gittell's book, "The Southwest Airlines Way" in an article on the importance of non-core employees.

New leader hoping to boost Franklin Park coalition ranks

Heller in the News
August 16, 2018

The Dorchester Reporter interviews Janna Cohen-Rosenthal '03, MBA'13, on her new role as the executive director of the Franklin Park Coalition (FPC).

The Next Big Thing

Heller in the News
August 11, 2018

The Brandeis Mag features Relational Coordination Analytics (RCA), cofounded by Jody Hoffer Gittell, as one out of eight promising young startups built by Brandeisians.

Clinicians were told their patient had died of an overdose. Then opioid prescribing dropped

Heller in the News
August 09, 2018

In Stat News, Andrew Kolodny says if a prescriber’s patient loses their life to a drug overdose, the prescriber should be notified.

Donald Trump Won’t Be The 2020 Republican Nominee, And Other Predictions

Heller in the News
August 07, 2018

In the Huffington, Post Robert Kuttner offers some musings about the 2020 election and America’s democratic future.

New “NERD Boston” database reveals dramatic differences in poverty rates across Boston neighborhoods by race, ethnicity

Heller News Release
August 06, 2018

Brandeis researchers release National Equity Research Database (NERD) for Boston, providing unprecedented open-source data on equity for metro area

Enmeshed in the opioid epidemic, AmerisourceBergen seeks goodwill through its foundation

Heller in the News
August 03, 2018

In the Philadelphia Inquirer, Andrew Kolodny says he believes the foundation’s grants are linked to the litigation.

F.D.A. Did Not Intervene to Curb Risky Fentanyl Prescriptions

Heller in the News
August 03, 2018

In the New York Times, Andrew Kolodny says people were getting hurt and the F.D.A. sat by and watched it happen.

After Doctors Cut Their Opioids, Patients Turn to a Risky Treatment for Back Pain

Heller in the News
August 02, 2018

In the New York Times, Andrew Kolodny says victims of our era of aggressive opioid prescribing are being exploited in some cases by interventional pain doctors.

Canfei to Canji The Freedom of being Loud

Heller in the News
August 02, 2018

In Bitch Media, Sandy Ho says whether in East Asia or the United States, cultural values validate the narrative of worthy versus unworthy bodies.

Researchers work to understand child care policy in Massachusetts

Heller in the News
August 02, 2018

The Office of the Vice Provost for Research at Brandeis University interviewed Pamela Joshi to learn more about the research led by her team at the Institute for Child, Youth and Family Policy (ICYFP).

A Q&A with researcher Cynthia Tschampl, PhD'15

Heller News Release
August 01, 2018

In 2012, Massachusetts approved legislation to try to contain its rising health care costs. Is it working?

AWIS Announces Life Sciences Trailblazer Dr. Susan Windham-Bannister as National Governing Board President

Heller in the News
August 01, 2018

As the new President of the Association for Women in Science's (AWIS) National Governing Board, Dr. Susan Windham-Bannister, PhD'77, will continue the organization's work of breaking down barriers that impede women in STEM.

A Democratic Wave In The Midterms Is Looking More And More Likely

Heller in the News
July 31, 2018

In the Huffington Post, Robert Kuttner says polls on the relative enthusiasm and interest in the election point to a wide gap that favors Democrats.

Anita Hill to John Oliver: ‘I’ve had my life turned upside down’

Heller in the News
July 30, 2018

The Boston Globe writes about Anita Hill's interview on HBO's Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, where 17:45 minutes onward, she talks about workplace sexual harassment and the #metoo movement.

Judge Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court Nomination Could Put the Americans With Disabilities Act in Danger

Heller in the News
July 26, 2018

In Rewire.News, Robyn Powell says 28 years ago the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law. But Judge Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court Nomination nomination could threaten it.

Provost Research Awards fund early-stage inquiry, teaching innovation

Heller in the News
July 26, 2018

Congratulations Margot Davis, Marji Warfield, Janet Boguslaw, Sharon Reif, Robyn Powell, Moaven Razavi, Jessica Santos and Joel Cutcher-Gershenfeld, recipients of this year’s Brandeis University Provost Research Awards.

Inside Google’s Shadow Workforce

Heller in the News
July 25, 2018

In Bloomberg, David Weil says we have allowed businesses to really sever their responsibility for more and more of the people who create value.

The Health 202: ACA’s medical device tax once again on the chopping block

Heller in the News
July 25, 2018

In the Washington Post, Andrew Kolodny says it was interesting that Purdue Pharma seemed to initially acknowledge the risk of opioid prescriptions.

Yes, Democrats Need To Run Left — On Economics

Heller in the News
July 24, 2018

In the Huffington Post, Robert Kuttner says asking whether Democrats are running too far to the left in general is precisely the wrong question.

Opioid addiction is plateauing. But the crisis isn’t over.

Heller in the News
July 23, 2018

In Vox, Andrew Kolodny says unless access to effective treatment is increased, overdose deaths will remain at record-high levels.

White College Graduates Are Doing Great With Their Parents' Money

Heller in the News
July 20, 2018

In The Atlantic, read about the forthcoming study by Tatjana Meschede and Joanna Taylor that highlights how higher education alone cannot bridge the wealth gap separating black Americans from their white peers.

3 Bostonians innovating solutions to the refugee crisis

Heller in the News
July 20, 2018

In the CIC blog, Wafaa Arbash, MASID/COEX'17, says refugees are educated and smart but often face significant barriers to economic independence after they’ve been displaced.

Senior Scientist Andrew Kolodny to address National Governors Association Conference

Heller in the News
July 20, 2018

At the National Governors Association Conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Andrew Kolodny presented his insights on the nationwide opioid crisis.

Health care watchdog: BI-Lahey merger will hike costs

Heller in the News
July 19, 2018

In the CommonWealth, Stuart Altman, chairman of the Health Policy Commission says while there a lot of good things in the merger, he rejects the idea that the model can't have changes.

Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA) Presents 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award to Lillian Glickman, UMASS Boston

Heller in the News
July 18, 2018

Lillian Glickman, MSW'71, PhD'81, received a lifetime achievement award from the Massachusetts Councils on Aging.

Brandeis Report Illuminates Important Family Tradeoffs

Heller in the News
July 18, 2018

The Partnership For Strong Communities highlights a recent report by The Heller School's Institute for Child, Youth and Family Policy (ICYFP) on housing issues faced by low income families with children.

New York City Is a Nightmare for Disabled People

Heller in the News
July 17, 2018

In Tonic, Robyn Powell says accessibility is more than getting into an establishment; accessibility must include a person’s ability to truly access what’s inside.

Racial wealth gap continues to grow between black and white families, regardless of college attainment

Heller News Release
July 16, 2018

IASP study shows education, once thought to be the “great equalizer,” accumulates wealth for white families but not black families.

The Most Incompetent Demagogue In History

Heller in the News
July 15, 2018

In the Huffington Post, Robert Kuttner asks what could possibly motivate an American president, who lashes out at Canada for a minor slight, to display such credulity when it comes to Russia.

Amid the opioid crisis, some seriously ill people risk losing drugs they depend on

Heller in the News
July 14, 2018

In the Washington Post, Andrew Kolodny says policymakers have misunderstood the opioid crisis for years.

A Looming Family Leave Plan in Congress Could Harm Parents With Disabilities

Heller in the News
July 13, 2018

In Rewire.News, Robyn Powell says by asking parents to tap into their Social Security, Republicans would jeopardize the well-being of disabled parents, especially women and those of color.

A New Report Found A 5% Drop In Opioid Addictions And Experts Are Optimistic

Heller in the News
July 12, 2018

In Buzzfeed, Andrew Kolodny says unless we do a better job of increasing access to effective treatment, overdose deaths will remain at record high levels.

Stuart Altman receives award from National Academy of Social Insurance

Heller News Release
July 11, 2018

Health economist Stuart Altman named 2018 recipient of the Robert M. Ball Award for outstanding achievements in social insurance.

Dean Weil delivers talk at OECD on future of work

Heller News Release
July 10, 2018

Weil's remarks, titled “Erosion: The Fissured Workplace and the Future of Work,” come in response to rapidly changing workplace policies and rising inequality in the U.S. and many OECD economies.

I Need Plastic Straws To Drink. I Also Want To Save The Environment.

Heller in the News
July 09, 2018

In HuffPost, Robyn Powell describes the impact of the movement to get rid of single-use plastic straws on people with disabilities who need them to drink independently.

The rise of Uber is a Shakespearean tragedy for workers

Heller in the News
July 06, 2018

In the Het Financieele Dagblad, David Weil says massive forces like Amazon and Uber are pushing the wrong way

Future leaders in health and medicine flock to Brandeis

Heller in the News
July 06, 2018

At the Global Youth Summit at Brandeis, Andrew Kolodny inspired students to think differently about the role of medicine in overcoming public health challenges.

It's The Gap, Stupid

Heller in the News
July 06, 2018

In the Boston Review, read Archon Fung's review of Thomas Shapiro's Book, "Toxic Inequality: How America’s Wealth Gap Destroys Mobility, Deepens the Racial Divide and Threatens Our Future."

Caring for our Military: Considering Nondrug Therapies for Pain

Heller in the News
July 03, 2018

At the NCCIH, watch Mary Jo Larson advocate for more research on integrative medicine for pain, for the US Military.

Trump’s Tax Cut Snake Oil Should Be The Story Of The Midterms

Heller in the News
July 02, 2018

In the Huffington Post, Robert Kuttner says in the midterms, the Democratic high ground is to remind voters that Trump is no friend of the working person.

Kennedy’s Retirement Will Leave the Rights of People With Disabilities in Danger

Heller in the News
July 02, 2018

In Rewire.News, Robyn Powell says Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement could directly affect issues specific to people with disabilities as well.

The American Dream Deferred

Heller in the News
June 28, 2018

In his essay on the American Dream in Brookings, Senator Cory Booker quotes David Weil.

Opioid package may not prod wary doctors to embrace opioid treatment

Heller in the News
June 28, 2018

In Politico Pro, Cindy Thomas says stigma around treating addiction is likely a bigger impediment than low payment and lack of mental health support.

Former Stony Brook University Social Work Dean Ruth Brandwein receives NASW Lifetime Achievement Award

Heller in the News
June 27, 2018

Congratulations to Ruth Brandwein, PhD'78, on receiving the National Association of Social Work (NASW) Lifetime Achievement Award, last week.

The Badass 50

Heller in the News
June 27, 2018

InStyle ranks Anita Hill at 46, in the Badass Women list that celebrates women who show up, speak up and get things done.

New Insights Into the Long-Term Toll of Opioids

Heller in the News
June 27, 2018

In Psychology Today, Andrew Kolodny says opioid deaths among the elderly are often misreported as occurring from other causes.

Three Candidates This Year Are Embracing the Disability Community—But Others Are Still Catching Up

Heller in the News
June 25, 2018

In Rewire.News, Robyn Powell says after historically being overlooked, the sizable voting power of people with disabilities is finally being noticed by a few political candidates.

Trump’s Trade Fight With Canada Highlights Two Approaches To Capitalism

Heller in the News
June 24, 2018

In the Huffington Post, Robert Kuttner says it’s worth looking at the actual trade relationship and differences between America and Canada.

An ‘Overprescription of Opioids’ That Led to a Crisis

Heller in the News
June 23, 2018

In the Atlantic, Andrew Kolodny says racial stereotyping in narcotics prescriptions is having a protective effect on non-white populations.

Rehab USA: how should America treat its opioid victims?

Heller in the News
June 22, 2018

In the Financial Times, Andrew Kolodny says Suboxone and other medicines with buprenorphine offer the best hope of stemming the flow of fatalities.

Five concepts that help explain the U.S. immigration policy crisis

Heller News Release
June 21, 2018

Professors Susan Eaton and Jessica Santos, PhD’15, offer five ways to think critically and better understand U.S. immigration policy in context.

What’s the right painkiller prescription to send home with a patient after gallbladder surgery or a cesarean section?

Heller in the News
June 19, 2018

In the New York Times, Andrew Kolodny says warning patients could create a disincentive to prescribing more than three days’ worth of opioid painkillers.

J. William Fulbright: Scholarships and Soft Power

Heller in the News
June 18, 2018

In the BBC podcast The Forum, listen to Joan Dassin and other esteemed panelists discuss the history behind the Fulbright scholarship.

Trump Blunders Forward With Incoherent Trade Policy

Heller in the News
June 18, 2018

In the Huffington Post, Robert Kuttner writes about Donald Trump's messy Trade policies.

Senator Fulbright, We Need You Now

Heller in the News
June 14, 2018

In Australian Policy and History, Joan Dassin says despite the rise of anti-immigrant rhetoric and newly restrictive visa policies in some Western countries, the demand for international higher education remains strong.

Massachusetts sues Purdue Pharma

Heller in the News
June 13, 2018

Massachusetts sues Purdue Pharma for lying and profiting from the opioid crisis. At Tuesday's press conference on Facebook live, watch Andrew Kolodny speak around 24 min.

What if the pre-existing condition mandate is repealed?

Heller in the News
June 13, 2018

In Dame, Robyn Powell shares her concerns about if and when the Obama-era pre-existing condition mandate is repealed.

Meet the Kroc School's Newest Faculty Member, Dr. Philip Gamaghelyan

Heller in the News
June 13, 2018

Read about Philip Gamaghelyan, MA COEX '06, who joins the Kroc School as an Assistant Professor with a focus on conflict analysis and resolution.

NIH Targets $500 Million At Opioid Crisis

Heller in the News
June 12, 2018

In Forbes, Andrew Kolodny says while he agrees with most objectives of the NIH, he has concerns about a proposed private-public partnership with pharmaceutical companies.

Richard Cordray casts some blame on Mike DeWine for opioid overdoses in Ohio

Heller in the News
June 12, 2018

In Politifact, Andrew Kolodny says its silly to blame Mike DeWine or any other state attorney general — for the increase in overdose deaths.

Iran’s mild response to unprecedented truckers’ strike could be due to Trump’s influence

Heller in the News
June 12, 2018

In The Conversation, Nader Habibi writes that Iran's surprisingly mild response to the nationwide truckers' strike could be due to a fear of potential US reaction.

Anita Hill on #MeToo: 'I didn't have a hashtag'

Heller in the News
June 12, 2018

In CNN, read excerpts from Anita Hill’s Brandeis alumni weekend discussion, where she outlined the difference between the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements.

Anita Hill and Tony Goldwyn talk activism in Hollywood at Brandeis University

Heller in the News
June 11, 2018

The Boston Globe shares highlights from the discussion on activism in Hollywood by Anita Hill and Tony Goldwyn during the Brandeis alumni weekend.

Can Democracy Survive Global Capitalism?

Heller in the News
June 08, 2018

In Slate's newest episode of Live at Politics and Prose, listen to Robert Kuttner discuss his book, "Can Democracy Survive Global Capitalism?"

Graduates push school leavers out of low-skill jobs

Heller in the News
June 08, 2018

In University World News, Nader Habibi writes about how Iran’s labour market has failed to generate adequate employment for university graduates.

How movie stars conquered the ‘gig economy’

Heller in the News
June 07, 2018

In Politico, David Weil talks about how autonomous, Hollywood-style union models can put more power in the hands of contingent workers.

What Do These Political Ads Have in Common? The Opioid Crisis.

Heller in the News
June 07, 2018

In the New York Times, Andrew Kolodny says political parties addressing opioids are a unique issue with tremendous amounts of overlap.

The Class Struggle According to Donald Trump

Heller in the News
June 07, 2018

In the New York Times, Thomas B. Edsall quotes David Weil's book, “The Fissured Workplace: Why Work Became So Bad for So Many and What Can Be Done to Improve It.”

Corruption Is The New Normal

Heller in the News
June 05, 2018

In the Huffington Post, Robert Kuttner writes about the mingling of personal corruption in the Trump era.

Workers Shouldn’t Have to Sign Away Their Rights to Class Action Lawsuits

Heller in the News
June 05, 2018

In the Harvard Business Review, David Weil talks about how the Supreme Court decision in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis poses a grave threat to worker voices.

Wages Need to Accelerate More to Keep Up With Costs: David Weil

Heller in the News
June 01, 2018

On Bloomberg, listen to David Weil discuss wage stagnation and whether it’s reflected in consumer data.

Uncharted Territory: A Q&A with Julie Johnson, PhD’15, Inaugural Research Director for the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission

Heller News Release
May 31, 2018

Heller spoke with Johnson about the path that brought her to this position and the exciting road ahead for this growing field of policy research.

People With Disabilities Are ‘Severely Underrepresented in Elected Office.’ These Candidates Hope to Change That.

Heller in the News
May 31, 2018

In Rewire.News, Robyn Powell highlights challenges faced by people with disabilities running for office.

Religion and the Israel-Palestinian Conflict: Cause, Consequence, and Cure

Heller in the News
May 31, 2018

In the Washington Institute, read an essay by Mohamed Galal Hassan, MA COEX'19, on the religious dimension of the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

Physicians report safer opioid prescribing behavior after just one in-office education session, study shows

Heller News Release
May 30, 2018

A new study from Mary Jo Larson shows how education about state prescription monitoring programs can lead to more responsible prescribing by providers.

In a pinch, this seasoned administrator knows how to entertain, too

Heller in the News
May 29, 2018

The Boston Globe shares an anecdote from a recent event attended by Tom Glynn.

Anita Hill, Tapped to Replace Keynote Speaker Accused of Sexual Misconduct, Warns Wesleyan Graduates of "Uncertain Times" Ahead

Heller in the News
May 27, 2018

The Hartford Courant captures key moments from Anita Hill's commencement speech at Wesleyan University.

Anita Hill Delivers 2018 Commencement Address

Heller in the News
May 27, 2018

Read Anita Hill's inspiring 2018 commencement address at Wesleyan University.

Heller researchers receive 2018 Provost Research Grants

Heller News Release
May 25, 2018

Four Heller researchers across various institutes were awarded the one-year grants, which begin July 1.

These U.S. Workers Are Being Paid Like It’s the 1980s

Heller in the News
May 25, 2018

In Bloomberg, David Weil comments on the Labor Department's reliance on decades-old wage data to approve government construction contracts.

How doctors help chronic pain patients taper opioid doses

Heller in the News
May 24, 2018

In the Inquirer, Andrew Kolodny says for patients dependent on a high dose of opioids, immediate dosage reduction is excruciating.

Strategy, Innovation, Intention Help Improve Race Relations In Boston

Heller in the News
May 24, 2018

On CBS, Tom Glynn, MSW'72, PhD'77, the CEO of Massport, discusses how 30 percent of the investors, architects, construction workers and employees for the new Seaport Omni Hotel will be women and people of color.

Lost in the battle to create fewer new patients addicted to opioids: Longtime pain patients

Heller in the News
May 24, 2018

In the Philadelphia Inquirer, Andrew Kolodny says long-time patients on high doses of opioids need a lot of support to bring their dosage down.

The racial wealth gap is where yesterday’s injustice becomes today’s inequality. And it’s growing.

Heller in the News
May 23, 2018

Watch Thomas Shapiro talk about America's Racial Wealth Gap in Vox's new show with Netflix, "Explained."

Excellence Rising: A Fresh Start on Equity, Inclusion and Diversity at Heller

Heller News Release
May 23, 2018

A perspectives column authored by Maria Madison, the associate dean for equity, inclusion and diversity at the Heller School.

Crisis Of Globalization: Restoring Social Investment Is Key

Heller in the News
May 23, 2018

In Social Europe, Robert Kuttner writes about restoring social investment programs in a globalized world.

Cigna Creates Online Initiative To Drive Patient-Provider Conversations Regarding Pain and Opioid Prescriptions

Heller in the News
May 23, 2018

MedicalResearch.com examines a new study from Cindy Thomas on Cigna's efforts to improve treatment for people suffering from substance use disorders.

Optimism of the Heart

Heller News Release
May 22, 2018

Professor Robert Kuttner on his latest book, that infamous phone call from Steve Bannon, and a lifetime on the left edge of the possible.

Study shows that medical respite care for patients experiencing homelessness is cost-effective for hospitals

Heller News Release
May 22, 2018

A new study by Professor Donald Shepard and Dan Shetler makes a powerful business case.

Changing the Future through Fellowships

Heller News Release
May 21, 2018

How critical financial support from Heller alumni and friends helps students—especially international ones—transform their lives and the communities around them.

A Community for Life

Heller News Release
May 21, 2018

The Eli J. & Phyllis N. Segal Citizen Leadership Program celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Simulated Society, Real Lessons

Heller News Release
May 21, 2018

COEX Program Director Alain Lempereur uses an exercise called SIMSOC around the world—from Burundi to his classroom at Heller—to shed light on social inequities.

Shock and Awe

Heller in the News
May 21, 2018

In the Harvard Medicine Magazine, vascular surgeon Alik Farber, EMBA’19, talks about helping to heal those torn by trauma.

Mergers key to community hospitals’ survival

Heller in the News
May 20, 2018

In Fosters online, Jody Hoffer Gittell says that competition and accountable, value-based care are driving changes health care.

SMCC graduates record number of students

Heller in the News
May 20, 2018

The keynote speech was delivered by Ninette Irabaruta, MA SID’18, also an SMCC alumna who fled violence and political oppression in her native central African country of Burundi.

How Rampant Globalization Brought Us Trump

Heller in the News
May 18, 2018

In the New York Times, Justin Fox reviews Robert Kuttner’s latest book – “Can Democracy Survive Global Capitalism?”

Anita Hill tells law school graduates: 'We will never be the same after the #MeToo movement'

Heller in the News
May 17, 2018

ABC News shares crucial moments from Anita Hill's commencement speech at Rutgers University.

How to juggle classes and diaper changes

Heller News Release
May 17, 2018

Recent grads who had babies while they were students at Heller share how they made it work.

Beacon for Inclusion Award Winners Announced!

Heller in the News
May 17, 2018

Oanh Thi Thu Bui, MA SID’08, to be honored at the Beacon for Inclusion Awards at the Massachusetts State House.

For People With Disabilities, Earning Pennies Per Hour Is Only Part of the Problem

Heller in the News
May 17, 2018

In Rewire.News, Robyn Powell talks about how people with disabilities continue to face substantial barriers to finding and keeping meaningful employment.

Companies Face A Tough Choice After Trump Pulls Out Of Iran Nuclear Deal

Heller in the News
May 16, 2018

In NPR online, Nader Habibi connects Iran’s disappointing economic revival with the Trump campaign.

R.I.‘s Butler Hospital sets ‘Zero Suicide’ goal for patients

Heller in the News
May 15, 2018

The Providence Journal highlights the efforts of Diane Block, PhD’13, and her team at Butler Hospital, who are aiming for zero lives lost by suicide post discharge.

Routes of Return

Heller News Release
May 14, 2018

Isaac Cudjoe, MA COEX'18, launches an ambitious movement about the reintegration of diaspora around the world.