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McGinn Publishes New Study

By On June 10, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Dr. Lata McGinn, professor and director of the doctoral clinical program at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, has developed a novel intervention using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to prevent depression induced by medications. She tested its effects in a randomized controlled trial funded by the National Institutes of Health.

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Pollack Publishes Two New Articles

By On April 20, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Daniel Pollack, professor at Wurzweiler School of Social Work, has written two articles for Policy & Practice, the flagship publication of the American Public Human Services Association: “New foster parents gain experience with incremental challenges” and “Improving financial integrity in human services agencies.”

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Hoffman Publishes Third Edition of Positive Psychology

By On April 18, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Dr. Edward Hoffman, adjunct associate clinical professor in the department of psychology at Yeshiva College, is co-author of Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness and Flourishing with Dr. William Compton, professor of psychology at Middle Tennessee State University. In March 2019, Sage Publications published the third edition, which, […]

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Wachtell Garners Attention for Ellen N. La Motte

By On April 18, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Dr. Cynthia Wachtell, research associate professor of American studies and director of the S. Daniel Abraham Honors Program at Stern College for Women, has published two new essays connected to her work on Ellen N. La Motte, the author of The Backwash of War: The Human Wreckage of […]

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How Entrepreneurs Can Save Capitalism in America

By On April 17, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Dr. Sharon Poczter, chair of the strategy and entrepreneurship department at Sy Syms School of Business, published a piece in Inc. titled “How Entrepreneurs Can Save Capitalism in America.”

In reviewing a recent essay by Ray Dalio, co-chief investment officer & co-chairman of Bridgewater Associates, L.P., Dr. Poczter […]

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Ravid on Reviews

By On April 17, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Dr. Abraham Ravid, professor of finance and chair of the finance department at Sy Syms School of Business, has had a paper accepted for publication with colleagues at the University of Texas on the effect of internet (user) reviews vs. professional reviews.

“This study is the first attempt to examine the […]

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