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Canine Compassion Fosters Hope, Healing and Accessibility
Most people haven’t experienced deeply caring for an animal for weeks or months at a time, bringing them into their home to heal and get strong, knowing they will eventually be moving on to someone else's home. For the Montfort family, this kind of generosity has become a way of life. Led by SPH alu...View Article Details for Canine Compassion Fosters Hope, Healing and Accessibility -
Father’s Legacy Inspires Lifetime Commitment to Equity
Throughout history, there are individuals whose actions resonate beyond their own lifetimes and shape the course of society by inspiring future generations. Harold (“Hal”) Brown stands as one of those unsung heroes whose dedication to civil rights and social justice continues to influence others, an...View Article Details for Father’s Legacy Inspires Lifetime Commitment to Equity -
Doctorate Breaks Barriers for Black Women in Higher Education
A lot can happen in 1,260 days, but one of the most impressive is the earning of a doctorate. In November of 2023, Assistant Program Director of Human Resources Elaine Rudder completed her Doctor of Education (EdD) degree, marking the end of a three-and-a-half year quest. While any student may expe...View Article Details for Doctorate Breaks Barriers for Black Women in Higher Education -
Singing and Science Promote Aging Creatively
Sandra Crouse Quinn, former professor and chair of the Department of Family Science, is a long-time singer and advocate for the arts. She also happens to be a renowned researcher. Combining her love of both worlds is key to keeping her active during her recent retirement. Sandra applies her public h...View Article Details for Singing and Science Promote Aging Creatively -
Unexpected Joys During the Pandemic
That universal feeling of “cabin fever” during the COVID-19 pandemic is something many Americans felt during those initial months of quarantine. Days started to blend together as each one felt the same as the last. As the pandemic continued, many of us researched hobbies with the hopes of uncovering...View Article Details for Unexpected Joys During the Pandemic -
"Data Detectives" Mix Learning and Fun at Statistics Summer Camp
Co-sponsored by the School of Public Health, the week-long camp teachers middle school students how to collect and analyze statistical data and then display what they discovered in creative ways.View Article Details for "Data Detectives" Mix Learning and Fun at Statistics Summer Camp