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Cambridge, Mass. March 30, 2009 - Raj Chetty, a public economist whose work focuses on social insurance and tax policy, has been appointed professor of economics in Harvard University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, effective April 1, 2009.

The University is rolling out a pilot program in which staff members will serve as volunteers with the Princeton Fire Department during their work shifts.

Imperial professor appointed to key monetary policy position by the Bank of England Professor David Miles to advise on interest rates in time of economic crisis - %0A " Monday 23 March 2009 By Naomi

PA74/09 Almost one-third of small- and medium-sized business owners will need to put plans for their retirement on hold because of the downturn in the UK economy, an online survey by The University of Nottingham Institute for Enterprise and Innovation (UNIEI) has revealed.

A study of the mental state of the modern American woman by a Princeton University psychologist has found a powerful link between concerns over financial security and satisfaction with one's life.

When we think of recycling we usually think of the glass jars, packaging and newspapers that fill household recycling bins.

BERKELEY — Replacing dirt floors with cement in the homes of urban slums makes for more comfortable living - but more importantly, it significantly improves children's health by interrupting th

10 March 2009 Going back to nature for funerals Why are farmers turning some of their land into burial grounds?

PA 55/09 Scientists from The University of Nottingham will bring the thrill of the fairground ride to a major science event in London.

Office of News and Information Johns Hopkins University 901 South Bond Street, Suite 540 Baltimore, Maryland 21231 Phone: 443-287-9960 | Fax: 443-287-9920 Nonprofit Leaders to President and Congress:

Cornfield waste, or stover; perennials grown on marginal land; or municipal waste, ranging from kitchen scraps to cardboard, could be used as feedstocks to produce ethanol using cellulosic technology.

PA 46/09 The aircraft and motor industries could become much greener thanks to new research into carbon fibre recycling by engineers at The University of Nottingham.

Office of News and Information Johns Hopkins University 901 South Bond Street, Suite 540 Baltimore, Maryland 21231 Phone: 443-287-9960 | Fax: 443-287-9920 Billions in Nonprofit Projects Halted by Cre

San Francisco - Berkeley Psychologist Jack Block, 85, has died Positive prospects for California's green businesses, study finds Chancelllor Birgeneau announces senior-management transition plans, as

Office of News and Information Johns Hopkins University 901 South Bond Street, Suite 540 Baltimore, Maryland 21231 Phone: 443-287-9960 | Fax: 443-287-9920 President William R. Brody sent a broadcast e-mail message to Johns Hopkins University faculty, students and staff on Friday, Feb.

Today friendship, even love, can be just one click away and there's a growing army of couples who met and married thanks to internet dating.

Careers Advisory Service praised for its delivery of advice and guidance Newly refurbished and relocated service receives top accreditation - %0A " Friday 30 January 2009 By Naomi Weston The recently

Princeton University for the fifth consecutive year has set a record for students applying for admission, receiving 21,869 applications for the class of 2013.

This year's third UCL Institute for Global Health (IGH) Symposium, held on 21 January 2009, was a five-person panel and audience discussion of 'The Crisis in Global Finance and Trade: What are the implications for health??

Cambridge - Harvard - More than 29,000 students have applied to Harvard for entrance next September, exceeding last year's record of 27,462 and the previous record of 22,955, set the year before.

Administrators of Princeton University's new Bridge Year Program have selected three program partners and four locations around the world where students who have accepted an offer of admission to the University will spend a tuition-free enrichment period focused on public service.