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Landes talks to Spectrum News about COVID-19, people with disabilities
"This population, in general, either because of swallowing problems or disorders, or choking disorders, or just more susceptibility to lung infections seems to develop pneumonia at a higher rate than those in the general population," says Scott Landes. He was interviewed for the Spectrum News segment "COVID-19 Death Rates Higher Among Those with Developmental Disabilities."
5/7/2020

Khalil piece on the importance of the USPS published in The Hill
"The indispensable physical connection the Postal Service maintains between the American people and the federal government means the institution's future is a matter of national security," writes Osamah Khalil, associate professor of history. His co-authored article, "The postal service is essential to national security," was published in The Hill.
5/7/2020

Burman weighs in on Trump's payroll tax cut proposal in CNBC article
"The main problem with the proposal is that it would go to the people who least need help," says Len Burman. "It seems like you’re deliberately targeting it to people who are in the best situation … the ones who are still working." Read more in the CNBC article "Trump is insisting on a payroll tax cut for workers. Why some experts say it’s a ‘terrible’ idea."
5/5/2020

Lovely discusses COVID-19 impact on US-China trade deal in WSJ
"There are going to be a lot of businesses in China that are not going to survive this," says Mary Lovely, referring to the lockdowns associated with the coronavirus. "They’re definitely going to have trouble." Lovely was interviewed for the Wall Street Journal article "U.S. March Trade Deficit Widened as Coronavirus Disruptions Spread."
5/5/2020

Dennison comments on COVID-19 testing in nursing homes on Syracuse.com
Nursing homes are hot spots in part because infection control is difficult there, where more than half of residents have cognitive impairments that make it difficult for them to follow instructions for hygiene or movement around the building, says Tom Dennison. He was interviewed for the Syracuse.com article "As he struggled to breathe, CNY nursing home wouldn’t test for coronavirus, family says; a national problem."
5/4/2020

Ma quoted in Politico article on new Chinese narrative on COVID-19, US
Now, "Chinese international students in the U.S. overwhelmingly consider China a safer place, with [their] government more competently handling the crisis than the American government," says Yingyi Ma. She was interviewed for the Politico article "‘Not the World’s Number One’: Chinese Social Media Piles On the U.S."
5/4/2020

Reeher weighs in on Biden, assault allegation in USA Today, The Hill
"I don’t think the issue is likely to cause someone to vote for Trump instead of Biden. The problem is what it does for the level of enthusiasm for Biden among different constituencies, and the turnout for him. It could have a dampening effect there," says Grant Reeher. He spoke to The Hill and USA Today about Tara Reade's assault allegation against Joe Biden.
5/4/2020

Jok discusses Africa's health systems, coronavirus in Daily Nation
While many developed countries have been trying to reduce the number and rate of [COVID-19] infections so as to prevent their health care system from being overrun, African countries have no health systems to protect, says Jok Madut Jok. In his article, "Will African governments invest more in healthcare after Covid-19?," published in Daily Nation, Jok explores the challenges facing health care systems in Africa.
5/4/2020

Schwartz, Rothbart study ties free school lunch to higher test scores
"Let Them Eat Lunch: The Impact of Universal Free Meals on Student Performance," co-authored by Amy Ellen Schwartz and Michah Rothbart, was published in the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management. Schwartz and Rothbart show that extending free lunch to all students, regardless of income, increases academic performance.
5/2/2020

Thompson discusses role of nuns in past pandemics in GSR
Members of orders that came over from Europe to North America were often already engaged in ministering to the sick, says Margaret Susan Thompson. "Most of the sisters who came here were really devoted to meeting the needs of the time, and this was one of the needs of the time." Thompson was quoted in the Global Sisters Report article "Pioneers of past pandemics."
5/1/2020

Heflin receives two grants from UKCPR
Colleen Heflin was awarded funding for two projects by the University of Kentucky’s Center for Poverty Research. Heflin received $49,889 for a project titled "Changing Patterns of Eligibility and Take up in SNAP and the Roles of Out of Pocket Medical Expenses." She is also part of a multi-institution team granted $250,000 for a project on the role of SNAP receipt in medication underuse.
5/1/2020

Gadarian quoted in HuffPost article on coronavirus, partisanship
"Overall, there seems to be a lot of projection going on," said Shana Gadarian. "Normally, I think that people take cues from the president but since his messaging has been relatively muddled ... people seem to be filling in their preferred position for his." Gadarian was interviewed for the HuffPost article "Democrats Think Republicans Oppose Stay-At-Home Orders. Most Republicans Don’t."
4/30/2020

Monnat comments on impact of COVID-19 on minorities in Daily Gazette
"This is just another example of the negative health impacts of structural racism," says Shannon Monnat, associate professor of sociology. "Across all institutions, blacks are disadvantaged." Monnat was interviewed for the Daily Gazette article "Officials hope Schenectady testing bump will paint clearer picture of virus’ impact on minorities."
4/29/2020

Burman discusses additional coronavirus stimulus checks with CNBC
Successfully getting more money out to Americans could be tricky, if the experience from the recent stimulus checks is any indication, says Len Burman. "The challenge is the same, which is finding people and getting the money to them quickly," he says. Burman was interviewed for the CNBC article "Will there be another stimulus check? How lawmakers could get more money into people’s hands."
4/29/2020

Maxwell students receive Fulbright teaching and research grants
Three Maxwell students will make impacts around the globe as 2020-21 recipients of awards through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Five Maxwell students were also chosen as alternates. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program funds a number of different awards that include English teaching assistantships (ETA) and study/research grants in over 140 countries.
4/29/2020

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