institute on urban health research

The evolution of food

A new course launched this summer by John Auerbach, director of Northeastern’s Institute on Urban Health Research and Practice, looks at the history of food in the U.S. and the policies that regulate its purchase, distribution, and consumption.

by Joe O'Connell July 24, 2014

Smoke-free campus debate moves to Faculty Senate

Senate members on Wednesday engaged in a lively discussion, the latest in a university-wide effort to gather feedback about a potential smoke-free policy.

by Matt Collette February 14, 2013

Northeastern appoints new director of the Institute on Urban Health Research

John Auerbach, a nationally known expert in public healthcare and civic leadership, brings more than 30 years of experience to the university.

by Jason Kornwitz October 19, 2012

Promoting a healing environment

Visiting scholar at health research center calls on architects, doctors and community leaders to collaborate on hospital designs that reduce patient stress

by Jason Kornwitz June 6, 2011

Clean slate with a bright finish

A program that helps formerly imprisoned women reenter the workforce hosted a graduation ceremony in Matthews Arena last week. See story and slideshow.

by Kara Shemin April 7, 2011

Teaching a love for language

For 13 years, a speech-language professor has been taking students to homeless shelters to work with children on literacy skills.

by Kara Shemin March 10, 2011