2008

Heller Professor Is Awarded Germany's Order of Merit First Class

Brenda McSweeney receives recognition for her service to the United Nations. Click to read the citation from the Lord Mayor of Bonn.   →

Governor Patrick Announces Membership of Council of Economic Advisors

Lisa M. Lynch, incoming dean of the Heller School and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Boston Federal Reserve Bank, has been named to the nonpartisan council advising the governor on matters related to economic development in Massachusetts.   →

2007

Assistant Dean for Career Services to Present at Maine Career Development Association Annual Conference

Thomas Broussard, Ph.D. '06, will speak on "Getting from Here to There, when 'There' Just Keeps Changing" at the June 18 event.   →

Environmental Issues Take Center Stage at Waltham Event

Heller students and faculty were among the organizers of the recent Climate Change Action march and rally on the Waltham Common. Heller professor Eric Olson spoke at the rally, which was part of a national event called "Step It Up 2007" taking place at over 1000 different locations across the U.S.   →

Moving Toward Universal Coverage

Heller Dean Stuart Altman testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance to make the case for health care reform.   →

IASP Director Addresses Congressional Hunger Center Emerson National Hunger Fellows

Dr. Thomas Shapiro addressed the Emerson National Hunger Fellows in late February.   →

2006

New Book by Heller Professor Emeritus Debunks Aging Crisis

Despite the impending retirement of 76 million baby boomers, huge government deficits, and unrelenting battles over Social Security, the United States is not facing a demographic tsunami, according to a new book by Heller Professor Emeritus James Schulz and political scientist Robert Binstock.   →

Heller Professor Receives Special Recognition Award

Prof. Donald S. Shepard has received a “Special Recognition Award” from the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Corporations of Massachusetts, Inc. (MHSACM). Prof. Shepard and the Honorable Edward M. Kennedy, Senior Senator from Massachusetts, were the two individuals given these awards at the organization’s annual Provider Day Celebration on October 10, 2006.   →

A Prescription for Change:
Joan Kaufman's Book on China's AIDS Epidemic Contributes to Policy Change

For years, China ignored the growing devastation AIDS wreaked among its people. Now, a new book edited by Heller senior scientist Joan Kaufman is showing China the way to start confronting the gathering storm of AIDS.   →

Center for Youth and Communities Appoints Visiting Scholars for 2006-07 Academic Year

Heller's Center for Youth and Communities (CYC) has appointed Dr. David S. Mundel and Dr. Dale A. Blyth, two nationally-recognized experts in the field of youth development, as visiting scholars for the 2006-07 academic year. Dr. Mundel will work closely with the policy and management staff at the CYC in the area of college-bound youth, with a focus on financing higher education. During fall semester 2006, Dr. Blyth will share his experience working on youth development research and policy influence. Each will offer school-wide colloquia and special class lectures throughout the year.

Professor Jody Hoffer Gittell Appointed Director of Heller's M.B.A. Program

Effective September 1, 2006, Professor Jody Hoffer Gittell has assumed the responsibility of Director of Heller's Master of Business Administration program. "I have every confidence that Jody will build on the excellent program that has been ably run by Professor Barry Friedman over the last five years," said Heller Dean Stuart Altman. Professor Friedman continues his teaching responsibilities at Heller.

Professor Thomas Shapiro Now Leading Institute on Assets and Social Policy

Professor Thomas Shapiro, who had been serving as Interim Director of Heller's Institute on Assets and Social Policy (IASP), has taken on the role of Director on a permanent basis. Heller Dean Stuart Altman said in announcing Prof. Shapiro's appointment, "The IASP continues to be one of the strongest pillars of The Heller School's education and research efforts, and I can think of no better person in the country to head The Heller School's programs in this area."

Dr. Christine Bishop Appointed To Named Professorship

Dr. Christine Bishop, professor and director of The Heller School's Ph.D. Program, has been appointed to the Atran Chair in Labor Economics.

In announcing Dr. Bishop's appointment to the chair, Provost and Heller Professor Marty Wyngaarden Krauss praised "her scholarly accomplishments, her teaching, her contributions to the Brandeis community, and to her profession."

Dr. Phyllis Mutschler Wins Prestigious Louis Lowy Award

Phyllis Mutschler, Ph.D. '85, Heller Adjunct Associate Professor, has been honored with the Louis Lowy Award from the Massachusetts Gerontology Association.

The Louis Lowy Award is presented each year to an individual who has made important contributions to the field of aging in Massachusetts.   →