By late in the pandemic more than 96% of individuals in the U.S. ages 16 and older had COVID-19 antibodies from infection or vaccination. However, immunity from the virus tends to wane over time....
News & Announcements
View the latest updates and university statements.
Media Tip Sheet: Surgeon General Wants Social Media Warning Label
In an op-ed published in The New York Times, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called on Congress to require a social media warning label. This would be similar to those of tobacco and alcohol...
Media Tip Sheet: SCOTUS Expected to Rule Soon on Case that Could Upend Capitol Riot Charges
The Supreme Court is now in its final weeks with almost two dozen cases still undecided.
Media Tip Sheet: Biden Campaign Launches Ad Centering Trump’s Convictions
The Biden campaign released a new ad highlighting former President Donald Trump's 34 felony convictions and other legal troubles.
Media Tip Sheet: Commemorating Juneteenth
Juneteenth dates back to June 19, 1865, when slaves in Galveston, Texas were given the news that they were freed by President Abraham Lincoln, more than two years after President Lincoln signed the...
Media Tip Sheet: Maryland Governor to Pardon 175,000 Marijuana Convictions
Maryland Governor Wes Moore is pardoning 175,000 marijuana convictions. This is one of the nation’s most sweeping acts of clemency involving the drug and its recreational use.
Media Tip Sheet: COVID/Flu Experimental Vaccine Receives Positive Results in Trial
A vaccine that could offer protection against COVID-19 and the flu has received positive results during trials.
Media Tip Sheet: G7 Summit in Italy Underway
There are a number of big items on the agenda, including negotiations over how to finance an aid package for Ukraine that entails using the interest from frozen Russian financial assets.
Media Tip Sheet: US Supreme Court Will Not Restrict Access to Abortion Pill
The Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to the abortion pill mifespristone. The drug, which was used in nearly two -thirds of all abortions in the U.S. last year will remain widely available.
Media Tip Sheet: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of a salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers.