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Protests Force Columbia University to Continue Remote Learning Amid Campus Tensions

New York City, NY – Columbia University in New York City has made the decision to continue remote classes for the remainder of the term due to escalating tensions surrounding Gaza war protests that have impacted universities across the United States. The university’s move to hybrid learning comes as reports of antisemitic harassment on campus have surfaced. Protests at New York University led to 133 arrests on Monday, mirroring similar demonstrations at Yale and restrictions …

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Teacher Shortage Crisis Grips Remote Alaska Village Due to Lack of Pensions and Rising Costs

JUNEAU, Alaska – Cory Hughes, a teacher in a remote Alaska village, faces the harsh reality that he may not be able to afford retiring there due to the state’s lack of pension plans for educators. Despite his love for the community and its unique way of life, the financial strain may force him to leave sooner rather than later. The current lack of long-term planning in Alaska’s school system is a topic of concern …

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Health Services, Policy and Practice Department at Brown School of Public Health Welcomes Digital Health Expert Ateev Mehrotra as New Chair, Focuses on Remote Patient Monitoring and Policy Impact

Providence, Rhode Island – The School of Public Health announced Ateev Mehrotra as the incoming chair of its Health Services, Policy and Practice department, beginning July 1. A physician and public health expert, Mehrotra is known for his work in digital health, particularly in the impact of internet tools such as telemedicine visits and remote patient monitoring on healthcare delivery. At Brown University, Mehrotra plans to continue his research in digital health, building on his …

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