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At the Center for Policy Research (CPR), experts develop and translate knowledge that enables leaders to make meaningful policy decisions.

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Yingyi Ma, professor of sociology, said several factors could be behind the trend showing a drop in the number of Chinese students studying in the U.S., including the rise of “intra-Asia migration”. https://bit.ly/3McacpL
Chinese student numbers in US fall as gap with Indian scholars widens: report
IIE survey shows four per cent decrease from previous year amid anxiety over Trump administration’s policies aimed at international students.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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"While optimism may reflect short-term satisfaction with political leadership, the administration's policy choices mean that most rural communities are unlikely to see improved economic and health outcomes in the near future" says @smonnat.bsky.social.

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Rural America feels differently about the future
A survey has shown rural America is feeling more optimistic about the country's future, at a time when many others are feeing the opposite.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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More than 20 Maxwell faculty, graduate students and staff attended @appam.bsky.social #2025APPAM in Seattle! 🍊
November 19, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Student alienation affects high and low achievers alike when schools tell a narrow story about success. Learn more in this new @maxwellsu.bsky.social #CPR policy brief: surface.syr.edu/cpr/513/
Student Alienation in Schools Goes Beyond Low Achievement
When we think about students struggling in school, we often focus on grades, test scores, and graduation rates. But there's a deeper problem affecting students across all achievement levels: alienatio...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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📢 Join us for "How-To Tuesday: How to Define Your Research Agenda" with our President-Elect, Jennifer Karas Montez, on November 18, 2025, 12:00-12:45PM EST.

This event is complimentary and open to everyone.

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November 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Wrapping up #2025APPAM! CPR scholars are participating in sessions on education policy, state-level policymaking, and nutrition assistance programs.

Don't miss this afternoon's sessions 👇
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November 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Final day at #2025APPAM! CPR faculty and graduate students are presenting and discussing research on AI in government, administrative burdens in social programs, electric vehicle innovation, and sugar tax policy.

Check out this morning's sessions 👇
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November 15, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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More from #2025APPAM! CPR faculty and graduate students are participating in sessions on policy topics including social support for older adults, food insecurity, and SNAP work requirements.

Check out this afternoon's sessions 👇
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November 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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CPR is back at #2025APPAM for Day 2! Our faculty and grads are presenting and discussing research on nonprofit sector trends, safety net participation, hurricane evacuation policies, AI in the public sector, and tax policy. Explore this morning's sessions 👇 @appam.bsky.social @maxwellsu.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Day 1 at #2025APPAM continues! CPR faculty and graduate students are chairing panels and presenting research on children's health, mental health policy, and education.

Explore this afternoon's sessions 👇
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November 13, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Next up at #2025APPAM! CPR affiliates are presenting research on 2Gen pilot programs, adaptive policymaking, and food insecurity. Check out these sessions happening today!

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November 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Day 1 at #2025APPAM kicks off! CPR faculty and graduate students are presenting their work on maternal and infant health, crime deterrence, food insecurity, SNAP, and teacher shortages. Check out the morning lineup 👇

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November 13, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Join us for the next LAPPRI Research Seminar on November 19th! Hosted by the Latin America Policy Process Research Initiative, this series features scholars who use policy process theories and methods to explore unique policy dynamics and challenges across Latin America.

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LAPPRI Research Seminar November 19, 2025 1:00-2:00 PM EST Municipal Government Corruption and Responsiveness under Decentralization Alan Zarychata University of Chicago Camila Angulo Indiana University Northwest There are icons designating date, topic, and speakers, as well as a photograph of Honduras, the LAPPRI logo, and the Center for Policy Design and Governance logo. The color scheme is dark grey, orange, navy blue, and light yellow. RSVP: https://syracuseuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9ztj95IkNAC6VrE
November 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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"Alternative” high schools meant to help struggling students often function as dumping grounds with limited resources and severe inequities. New @maxwellsu.bsky.social #CPR policy brief: surface.syr.edu/cpr/512/
November 5, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Congratulations to CPR Graduate Research Associate, Jingni Zhang, who won the Best Poster Award at the Associate for Budgeting & Financial Management Conference (ABFM) for her poster, "Taxing EV Use by Time and Place."

Learn more about Jingni's research: www.maxwell.syr.edu/research/cen...
October 30, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Nearly 9 in 10 people have concerns about calling #988 for a mental health crisis, and many are based on misconceptions. Learn more in this new @maxwellsu.bsky.social #CPR policy brief: surface.syr.edu/cpr/511/ #MentalHealth #CrisisResponse
October 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Registration is open for the Fifth Ireland Masterclass in Health Economics, which will be held March 18-20, 2026 in Galway at @uniofgalway.bsky.social.

To register, email Ciaran O'Neill at [email protected]

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Ireland Masterclass in Health Economics
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October 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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The types of industries that dominate employment in a county shape the health of the entire community. Learn more in this new @maxwellsu.bsky.social #SULerner #PopHealth brief:
How Does County Industry Mix Matter for Working-Age Mortality?
The types of industries that dominate employment in a county shape the health of the entire community, even for people who don't work in those sectors. This brief summarizes findings of a study that…
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October 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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"22.4 million households across America will be disrupted if the benefits are not disbursed on time. And the total impact of the delay in SNAP benefits will ripple throughout the local economy," says CPR Senior Research Associate, Colleen Heflin in @newsweek.com.

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Millions warned SNAP benefits may be delayed in November
SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families. In California alone more than 5.5 million Americans rely on SNAP each month.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Today at 12:30 ET! Interested in understanding what's wrong with our food system and what we can do to fix it? Join CPR Senior Research Associate Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern and co-author Teresa Mares for a conversation about their new book, "Will Work for Food."

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Book Event 📚: Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern and Teresa Mares Discuss "Will Work for Food", a Fresh Look at the Hidden Labor Behind How We Eat. After registering, ...
You are invited to join me on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 12:30-1:30 PM for a virtual conversation with Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern and Teresa Mares, authors of a new book called Will Work for Food: L...
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October 21, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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Adults with #ADHD are 1.6 to 3.3x more likely to report past-year illicit drug use or prescription drug misuse than those without ADHD. Learn more in this new @maxwellsu.bsky.social #SULerner #PopHealth brief: surface.syr.edu/lerner/284/
Adult ADHD is Linked to Higher Illicit Drug Use and Prescription Drug Misuse
Adolescents and young adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are more likely than their peers without ADHD to use illicit drugs and misuse prescription drugs. This brief summarize...
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October 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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On Episode 12 of the Art of Science podcast, Geoboo Song, Saba Siddiki, Tomás Olivier, and Cali Curley discuss the editorial process behind PSJ's latest Policy Design Special Issue.

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Art of Science Podcast Episode 12 PSJ Policy Design Special Issue Editorial Team (Saba Siddiki, Tomás Olivier, Cali Curley, and Geoboo Song) Hosted by Graham Ambrose North Carolina State University Co-produced by Policy Studies Journal and the Center for Policy Design & Governance Other elements include: headshots of each interviewee, a microphone, a graphic of an audio sound wave, and a QR code linking to https://youtu.be/G6anA14pO6g. The color scheme is grey, yellow, black, and white.
October 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Join us on 10/16 at 4pm for the 37th Annual Herbert Lourie Memorial Lecture on Health Policy! At this year's lecture, Dr. Hassan Tetteh will discuss the current landscape and future directions of AI in health care.

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October 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Today at 3! Join us virtually for a discussion about older adult food insecurity.

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Join us virtually on 10/8 at 3pm for a discussion about older adult food insecurity.

Colleen Heflin and Madonna Harrington Meyer will discuss their new book and the changes that are necessary to address older adult food insecurity.

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October 8, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Lerner Affiliate, Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern recently appeared on the Human Restoration Project's podcast with her co-author, Teresa Mares, to discuss their book, "Will Work for Food: Labor Across the Food Chain."

Listen to the podcast: buff.ly/Y5tYVqP @maxwellsu.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM