Shumita Basu
👤 SpeakerAppearances Over Time
Podcast Appearances
And it says a federal task force will be reviewing more than $5 billion in federal grants for the school to make sure it's in compliance with civil rights responsibilities. Last summer, Columbia's interim president, Katrina Armstrong, established an Office of Institutional Equity to address reports of discrimination.
And it says a federal task force will be reviewing more than $5 billion in federal grants for the school to make sure it's in compliance with civil rights responsibilities. Last summer, Columbia's interim president, Katrina Armstrong, established an Office of Institutional Equity to address reports of discrimination.
And it says a federal task force will be reviewing more than $5 billion in federal grants for the school to make sure it's in compliance with civil rights responsibilities. Last summer, Columbia's interim president, Katrina Armstrong, established an Office of Institutional Equity to address reports of discrimination.
And more recently, when federal funding cuts were announced, Armstrong said in an internal letter that the university was, quote, Trump has vowed to make similar cuts at other schools now under investigation. The measles outbreak in Texas has now infected more than 200 people in the South Plains region of the state.
And more recently, when federal funding cuts were announced, Armstrong said in an internal letter that the university was, quote, Trump has vowed to make similar cuts at other schools now under investigation. The measles outbreak in Texas has now infected more than 200 people in the South Plains region of the state.
And more recently, when federal funding cuts were announced, Armstrong said in an internal letter that the university was, quote, Trump has vowed to make similar cuts at other schools now under investigation. The measles outbreak in Texas has now infected more than 200 people in the South Plains region of the state.
At least 29 people have been hospitalized and one child who was unvaccinated has died. It's been a challenge for state officials to respond. The Texas Tribune reports in rural parts of the state, issues like a shortage of primary care providers and long distances between labs and testing sites have been difficult to overcome.
At least 29 people have been hospitalized and one child who was unvaccinated has died. It's been a challenge for state officials to respond. The Texas Tribune reports in rural parts of the state, issues like a shortage of primary care providers and long distances between labs and testing sites have been difficult to overcome.
At least 29 people have been hospitalized and one child who was unvaccinated has died. It's been a challenge for state officials to respond. The Texas Tribune reports in rural parts of the state, issues like a shortage of primary care providers and long distances between labs and testing sites have been difficult to overcome.
Public health officials in Texas can look to the East Coast for some lessons learned from another major, fairly recent measles outbreak, one in which officials were able to stave off a larger epidemic in a much more densely populated area.
Public health officials in Texas can look to the East Coast for some lessons learned from another major, fairly recent measles outbreak, one in which officials were able to stave off a larger epidemic in a much more densely populated area.
Public health officials in Texas can look to the East Coast for some lessons learned from another major, fairly recent measles outbreak, one in which officials were able to stave off a larger epidemic in a much more densely populated area.
Deidre McPhillips is a data editor with CNN's health team. That outbreak was mostly concentrated in two Orthodox Jewish communities, one in Brooklyn and another in Rockland County, north of the city. And it was much bigger than what's happening now in Texas.
Deidre McPhillips is a data editor with CNN's health team. That outbreak was mostly concentrated in two Orthodox Jewish communities, one in Brooklyn and another in Rockland County, north of the city. And it was much bigger than what's happening now in Texas.
Deidre McPhillips is a data editor with CNN's health team. That outbreak was mostly concentrated in two Orthodox Jewish communities, one in Brooklyn and another in Rockland County, north of the city. And it was much bigger than what's happening now in Texas.
McPhillips reports work had already been underway to reach out to these communities about measles. But once the outbreak hit, one thing that really helped strengthen the response was state officials declaring a state of emergency. That helped unlock resources, fuel outreach, and in some cases even find schools that were letting unvaccinated kids attend.
McPhillips reports work had already been underway to reach out to these communities about measles. But once the outbreak hit, one thing that really helped strengthen the response was state officials declaring a state of emergency. That helped unlock resources, fuel outreach, and in some cases even find schools that were letting unvaccinated kids attend.
McPhillips reports work had already been underway to reach out to these communities about measles. But once the outbreak hit, one thing that really helped strengthen the response was state officials declaring a state of emergency. That helped unlock resources, fuel outreach, and in some cases even find schools that were letting unvaccinated kids attend.
Some of the most impactful campaigning involved gaining trust in the Orthodox community and understanding what kinds of conversations were happening around vaccines.
Some of the most impactful campaigning involved gaining trust in the Orthodox community and understanding what kinds of conversations were happening around vaccines.