2026

Federal Discretionary Spending To Address Substance Use Disorders: How Big A Shift?

Heller in the News
January 26, 2026

In a Health Affairs Forefront article, Professor Dominic Hodgkin and his co-author examine the implications of federal budget proposals and administrative actions affecting spending for substance use disorder prevention and treatment.

Center for Youth and Communities Authors Impact Evaluation Report for New Profit

Heller News Release
January 22, 2026

The CYC report details the largest and most comprehensive evaluation to date of New Profit’s Build and Catalyze Portfolios.

Under the Radar Review: The Ford/Hill Project

Heller in the News
January 08, 2026

Theatermania reviews "The Ford/Hill Project," an Off-Broadway production weaving together the testimonies of Christine Blasey Ford and Anita Hill at the Senate confirmation hearings of Brett Kavanaugh and Clarence Thomas.

Brandeis remembers Stuart Altman, influential health policy scholar and cherished professor

Heller in the News
January 07, 2026

Brandeis Stories pays tribute to Stuart Altman, who advised five U.S. presidents and taught for decades in the classroom at Brandeis.

Remembering Dr. Samuel O. Thier

Heller in the News
January 07, 2026

The former Brandeis president and healthcare executive served on the Heller School Board of Advisors from Jan. 2008 to Oct. 2016, and was chair of the board from Feb. 2009 to Feb. 2015.

Remembering Stuart Altman

Heller News Release
January 05, 2026

A message to the Heller community from Sara Shostak, Academic Dean of the School of Social Sciences and Social Policy, on the passing of Dr. Stuart H. Altman.

Communicating Clearly with People Who Have Disabilities

Heller in the News
January 01, 2026

Joanne Nicholson appears on the Health Literacy Out Loud podcast, along with one of the mothers from her PCORI-funded Bridges project.