Food access is an issue dear to Max Elliott (MSSW ’12). He is executive director and co-founder of Urban Roots, an Austin nonprofit that uses sustainable agriculture to transform the lives of young people and increase access to healthy foods. During the spring and summer months, East Austin high-school students… read more
Issues
Our neighborhoods affect our food choices and health
By Catherine Cubbin We know that conditions within our homes are important for our health. We might be less aware of the fact that neighborhood conditions can also have major health effects. Neighborhood environments can be overtly hazardous— for example, polluted or crime-ridden. They also can severely limit the choices… read more
Longhorn Leaders program celebrates 10 years
Founded and run by professor Michel Lauderdale, the Longhorn Leaders program engages students at The University of Texas at Austin to work with at-risk middle school students, helping them to stay out of trouble and stay in school. As the program marked its 10th year this past April, it received commendations… read more
