Center News
MPRC faculty contribute to theoretical and applied developments in their various fields as well as to discussions that impact public policy. Some recent news stories are abstracted below.
Madhavan post examines using virtual spaces for international collaboration
Blog post for African Population and Health Research Center
Katharine Abraham named Distinguished University Professor
University of Maryland recognizes many years of academic achievement
Child care editorial draws on research by Philip Cohen
Finds fault with 2021 Homebuilding survey by American Compass
Haltiwanger comments on NYT small business report
Surge in small business creation underscored in Black communities
Rashawn Ray, ABRI initiative progress
Faculty Associate working with faculty on BSOS College Anti-Black Racism Initiative
Rashawn Ray contributes to NYT Argument podcast
One of three panelists discussing how best to respond to policing problems
Rendall notes 'underestimation' in population growth
Baltimore Sun article reports Census numbers and their impact
Cohen comments on fertility drop
Business Insider story examines "pandemic baby-bust"
Wilson comments on gun violence docuseries
Documentary series aims to reach young men at risk for violence
Cohen comments on fertility in COVID times
Research shows that the US is facing the biggest slump in births in a century and in parts of Europe the decline is even steeper
Rashawn Ray leads Anti-Black Racism Initiative
BSOS College project continues and augments established racism research
Lewin, Roy research featured in NPR story
Adultification affecting minority children faced with hard choices
COVID business bump a matter of 'magnitude, not direction'
Downturns generally see new business creation
Sacoby Wilson aids Maryland Senate environmental bill
Bill would require diverse representation on the committee
Haltiwanger job data support CNBC story
Millennials and Gen Z workers are changing positions a bit more frequently