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Dr. Devorah Halevy, a Wurzweiler alumna and adjunct instructor, joined faith leaders and community advocates at the National Drug Control Strategy Summit, held at the White House on May 6. As a guest panelist, she discussed the role faith and community play in addiction and recovery.

For Gabrielle Martinez, the journey to becoming a physician assistant has been filled with long days, emotional moments and unforgettable lessons about medicine, teamwork and the human spirit.

a Sy Syms study, “Technology Adoption and Career Concerns: Evidence from the Adoption of Digital Technology in Motion Pictures,” examines a simple but important question: Who is most likely to embrace risky new technology at work?

A recent study published in the journal Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders found that when different fatigue questionnaires produce conflicting results, MS patients may actually be showing signs of deeper depression that could otherwise go unnoticed.

The Katz School’s ninth annual commencement ceremony at the United Palace reflected the spirit of the school itself: ambitious, diverse and deeply connected to the idea that education should inspire a commitment to lifelong scientific inquiry and service to the community.

The Katz School’s B.S. in Nursing has been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the most rigorous standard in nursing education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

At the Katz School’s 2026 Symposium on Science, Technology and Health, graduate students presented research projects united by a common goal: solving real-world problems through practical innovation.

Congratulations to our 2026 YU Student Library Research Award winner Aden Lyons! Aden, YC 26, is a double major in history and political science – and is our first student to win this award two years in a row! His paper, “ The Broader Symbolism in Philbert-Louis Debucourt’s Republican Calendar ”…