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The $100 million mixed-use project will house both space and shared resources for nonprofits as well as 150 reasonably priced apartments

By Amanda Woytus

For many, social distancing has become a way of life—particularly, as we adhere to safety measures meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19. For many, social distancing has become a way of life—particularly, as we adhere to safety measures meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, this…

Villains like Darth Vader and the Joker, and heroes like the Lone Ranger or Batman share one physical characteristic. Whether for evil or good, they all don the power and mystery of the mask! Only seven months ago, if you were asked you to name someone who wears a mask, besides your doctor or…

Throughout the past several months, the word quarantine has become a regular part of our vocabulary. Undoubtedly, you have also heard the words isolate or isolation, as they relate to having been exposed to COVID-19. However, some still may be unsure about how quarantine and isolation differ.…

Rebecca Schamel was in the preceptorship of her nursing program at Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing when the pandemic hit. Rather than finish their preceptorships in the hospital, nursing students were given two options: work through case studies online or…

This past weekend we lost two icons who were pivotal in advancing civil rights, Rep. John Lewis and Rev. Cordy Tindell Vivian. Both were spiritual leaders who studied theology at American Baptist College in Nashville, Tennessee. Both were inspired by the teachings of Gandhi and advocated for…

Words. Words can change lives. Words. Words can change lives. Over the past several months, we’ve frequently heard, “Health Disparities, Physical Distancing versus Social Distancing, Food Deserts, Systemic Racism – to name a few. But do you know what they really mean? Do you know how they impact…

One of the most prized possessions that new students receive at Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing is their first stethoscope. It comes inside a “health assessment” tote bag with other items they will soon learn how to use. One of the most prized possessions that new students…

I write to you with a heavy heart. I am sickened by the senseless and tragic death of George Floyd. The events of the last week are challenging and painful to watch and have also been a reminder of the pervasiveness of racism and intolerance many African Americans experience. To the Goldfarb…