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Call for Proposals! Center calls for projects at the intersection of human rights, gender and migration
The Center for Human Rights, Gender & Migration calls for proposals focusing on center themes. Apply before May 27!
Center awards seed funding to two community-academic projects centering on racial equity
Find out which community-academic projects received funding from the Center for Community Health Partnership & Research.
Center collaborator works at the intersection of suicide prevention and intervention
Read about how Public Health Faculty Scholar Ryan Lindsay, Brown School associate professor of practice, works with community partners to close gaps for individuals and families dealing with suicidal ideation or risk.
Institute director and former CDC director discuss future of public health
More than 200 students, faculty and community partners recently gathered in Graham Chapel on WashU’s Danforth Campus to hear former CDC Director, Rochelle Walensky, MD, and the Larry J. Shapiro Director of the Institute for Public Health, William G. Powderly, MD, discuss critical public health issues. It was a rare for the public to hear […]
Friedman Lecture and Awards focuses on the intersection of climate change and older adults, impact and activism
Read about and watch video from the 23rd Annual Friedman Lecture and Awards!
Center co-director’s research shows age is overlooked in higher ed. diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
Age isn’t a priority in higher education when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion programming. Read more about this study by our co-Director of the Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging, Nancy Morrow-Howell.