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Students wearing caps and gowns smile as they enter Gosman

Heller Congratulates the Class of 2023

Heller News Release
May 21, 2023

The group included 19 doctoral graduates from the classes of 2022 and 2023, and 235 master's graduates from the classes of 2022 and 2023. Graduates represented more than 40 countries, speaking more than 35 languages.

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Sana Shaikh, PhD'20, on the TEDx Talk stage

Heller in the News
June 05, 2023

Building Bridges, not Bias: Navigating Relationships in Uncertainty

At TEDxNewHaven, Sana Shaikh, PhD'20, discusses the extraordinary power of relationships in dismantling biases, stereotypes, and misconceived first impressions.

Students wearing caps and gowns smile as they enter Gosman

Heller News Release
May 21, 2023

Heller Congratulates the Class of 2023

Heller graduates were celebrated during a joint Brandeis University Graduate Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 21. The group included 19 doctoral graduates from the classes of 2022 and 2023, and 235 master's graduates from the classes of 2022 and 2023.

Kingsley Ojeikere wearing a cap and gown

Heller News Release
May 21, 2023

MS Commencement Speaker: Kingsley Ojeikere, MS GHPM’23

Representing the MS in Global Health Policy and Management program, Kingsley Ojeikere, MS GHPM’23, talked about how the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the Heller community have enriched their education, forming meaningful connections that will last a lifetime.

Andy Mendez wearing a cap and gown

Heller News Release
May 21, 2023

MBA Commencement Speaker: Andy Mendez ’16, MBA/MA SID’23

Representing the Social Impact MBA program, Andy Mendez ’16, MBA/MA SID’23, talked about how graduation is a start of a new chapter for the class of 2023.

Sonam Deki wearing a gown

Heller News Release
May 21, 2023

SID Commencement Speaker: Sonam Deki, MA SID’23

Representing the MA in Sustainable International Development program, Sonam Deki, MA SID’23, thanked her mother for her support and shared how the Heller community became like a new global family.

Lisa Thorn wearing a cap and gown

Heller News Release
May 21, 2023

MPP Commencement Speaker: Lisa Thorn, MPP’23

Representing the Master of Public Policy program, Lisa Thorn, MPP’23, described how the graduating class has become curious, visionary, and empowered through their time at Heller.

Yaminette Diaz-Linhart wearing a cap and gown

Heller News Release
May 21, 2023

PhD Commencement Speaker: Yaminette Diaz-Linhart, PhD’23

Representing the PhD in Social Policy program, Yaminette Diaz-Linhart, PhD’23, described how her graduate school experience was like a rollercoaster ride.

Laura Lee wearing a cap and gown

Heller News Release
May 21, 2023

EMBA Commencement Speaker: Laura Lee, EMBA’23

Representing the Executive MBA for Physicians program, Laura Lee, EMBA’23, shared the importance of being agents of change rather than victims of change.

Maria Fernanda Cabezas wearing a cap and gown

Heller News Release
May 21, 2023

COEX Commencement Speaker: María Fernanda Cabezas, MA COEX’23

Representing the MA in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence program, María Fernanda Cabezas, MA COEX’23, talked about her journey from Chile to Massachusetts, as well as believing in a more peaceful future.

A person holds open a copy of The Bluest Eye on top of a stack of other books

Heller in the News
May 19, 2023

Two contrasting views on which books should be read in schools

In a letter to the Boston Globe, Larry Bailis and Cindy Rowe, on behalf of the Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action, decry authoritarian measures such as book bans.

Workers install a light in the shape of the Nike swoosh logo to a wall

Heller in the News
May 18, 2023

Nike could be fined over $530m for misclassifying thousands of workers

In The Guardian, David Weil is quoted discussing how companies misclassify individuals who really are employees, freeing the employer of "basic obligations" to its workers.

Collage of book covers recommended for social policy summer reading

Heller News Release
May 16, 2023

Social Policy Summer Reading List

With summer around the corner, a few Heller School administrators and faculty have shared their social policy book recommendations.

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