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Antidepressant Treatment for Postpartum Depression May Be Overprescribed
In countries like the U.S. and the Netherlands, antidepressants are a commonly prescribed treatment for postpartum depression. But a new study by…
Native American Deaths from COVID-19 Highest Among Racial Groups
Native Americans experience substantially greater rates of COVID-19 mortality compared with other racial and ethnic groups, according to a new study…
Endnotes: Indebted Societies (Andreas Wiedemann)
Whether it be earning a college degree, buying a house, or addressing income shortfalls, access to credit is essential for many people's well-being…
Lead Remediation Efforts Show Promise for Safe Drinking Water in New York City Public Schools
Since the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, many states have passed legislation requiring public schools to assess and treat lead in their drinking…
BONUS: What Makes the Senior Thesis So Cool?
The senior thesis requirement is unique to Princeton, providing a memorable opportunity for students to delve into topics of their interest…
Climate Change Creates a "Perfect Storm" for Migration
Climate change and migration are deeply interrelated; extreme climate conditions compound factors like disease, economic insecurity, and violence in…
SPIA Reacts: Haitians at the Texas Border
Thousands of Haitian migrants flocked to Del Rio, Texas, in recent weeks to attempt border crossing into the U.S. Since then, the Department of…
Mas, Mian Elected Fellows of the Econometric Society
Two Princeton University faculty members are among the 51 new fellows elected to The Econometric Society (ES).
Community-Based Visa Plans Could Change Immigration Policy
Immigration is a heated and deadlocked policy issue in the U.S. Abraham Waserstein '21 studied its history, noting that after 1965 and the…
Fletcher M. Burton MPA '88
A few days after Fletcher M. Burton graduated from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, he joined the U.S. Foreign Service. A…
A fund offered through Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs will support creative, interdisciplinary research projects…
Lack of Protections in the Workplace Leave Frontline Workers of Color at High Risk for COVID-19 Exposure
Black, Latino, and Native American frontline workers are more likely to work in occupations with a higher risk of COVID-19 exposure with less…
SPIA Reacts: Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan
The Taliban stormed Kabul on Sunday, stealing control of Afghanistan from the Afghan government. Now, Afghans and Americans present in the country…
Tienda to Serve as President of American Academy of Political and Social Science
Marta Tienda, a leading sociologist and immigration expert, will be the next president of the American Academy of Political and Social Science (AAPSS…
Princeton Researchers Awarded Funding for Cross-Disciplinary Education Research Projects
Researchers based at Princeton University will receive funding from the Overdeck Innovation Fund to work on innovative, cross-disciplinary education…
Life Expectancy Falling for Adults Without a Bachelor's Degree
Life expectancy in the United States dropped in 2020 due to COVID-19, but, for American adults without a college degree, an increase in mortality…
Diversity in Policing Can Improve Police-Civilian Interactions
The recent killings of Black Americans have reignited calls for policing reform, including proposals to diversify police departments, which have…
Covid-19 Reduced U.S. life Expectancy, Especially Among Black and Latino Populations
The Covid-19 pandemic, which claimed more than 336,000 lives in the United States in 2020, has significantly affected life expectancy, University of…
Universal Approaches to Promoting Healthy Development
Princeton University and the Brookings Institution released "Universal Approaches to Promoting Healthy Development" on May 29.
Inequality Gap Grew Before the Great Recession and After, Study Finds
The Great Recession hit Americans across the socioeconomic spectrum, with some still working to recover economically. Yet, the drivers behind these…