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Kol Shofar, the call of the shofar , is the primary commandment of Rosh Hashanah referred to in the Bible as Yom Tru’ah, a day of sounding the shofar. In the synagogue, the congregation waits with bated breath for the wordless wail of the shofar to pierce the heavens. Minhagim books, concise ...

A Katz School team contributed to the vibrant discussion on the latest developments in statistical learning and data science at the 2024 Joint Statistical Meetings, one of the largest gatherings of statisticians and data scientists in the world.

The Katz School of Science and Health has significantly strengthened its health sciences faculty with the addition of top-tier educators who are bringing decades of clinical, academic and leadership experience across multiple disciplines.

The Katz School has bolstered its faculty for the fall semester with a new crop of experts in STEM fields, underscoring its leadership in pioneering education and research in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, computer science and digital marketing.

The study tracked the progress of 354 registered nurses from 11 hospitals using guidelines from AORN (Association of periOperative Registered Nurses) for preventing pressure injuries in surgical patients.

In September 2024, hosted a three-part virtual series on the upcoming presidential election in a collaborative endeavor between the Sacks-Herenstein Center, the Straus Center, and the Lieberman-Mitzner Center.

Dr. Mary Beth Morrissey represented the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse at the 57th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, commenting on the Legal Capacity and Informed Consent Report of the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older…

As president of the Katz School Alumni Association, Jesus Olivera spearheads a mentorship program that pairs students and graduates with professionals willing to offer an hour of their time each month.

On September 10th, the Straus Center and the S. Daniel Abraham Honors Program hosted Adam Kirsch in conversation with Rabbi Dr. Stuart Halpern about Kirsch's new book "On Settler Colonialism: Ideology, Violence, and Justice."

The Katz School of Science and Health has awarded 10 research grants to faculty for pioneering projects that address critical issues in STEM and the health sciences.