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Margin and mission: The economic impacts of farm to school
Is the farm to school movement economically feasible? Professor Todd Schmit previews an upcoming webinar that gives practitioners the resources to find out.
Research Recap: Mental health and retirement savings
Research co-authored by the Dyson School’s Vicki Bogan shows that suffering from anxiety and depression can diminish retirement savings.
Noteworthy: Steven Kyle in The Atlantic on Puerto Rico’s recovery after Hurricane Maria
Island’s distance from mainland United States complicates recovery efforts, says Kyle, associate professor at the Dyson School
Research Recap: Can shade-grown coffee prevent pest infestations and still be profitable?
Research co-authored by Dyson’s Miguel Gómez determines the “shade-level” sweet spot Colombian farmers should use to maximize profits and ward off pests.
Vicki Bogan named editor of new journal from Center for Financial Planning
Vicki Bogan, associate professor at Dyson, has been selected by the Center for Financial Planning to serve as an editor of its new publication.
Noteworthy: Eswar Prasad publishes NYT op-ed on China limiting the West’s global influence
China’s new form of multilateralism seeks to expand its global influence and eschews values like democracy, human rights, and the freedom of expression.
Research Recap: Todd Schmit examines regional food systems and economic opportunity
Schmit, associate professor at Dyson, and others look at the local and regional food systems driving rural economic development across the nation.
Noteworthy: Steven Kyle discusses economic impact of Hurricane Harvey in U.S. News
Steven Kyle weighs in on the local and national economic impact of Hurricane Harvey’s aftermath and unprecedented flooding in Texas and Louisiana.
Profile in Leadership Paul Kavuma, MBA ’93, Founder and CEO of Catalyst Principal Partners
A catalyst for regional champions in East Africa