Strengthening Mental Health Support in U.S. Public Schools

This policy brief examines gaps in school-based mental health services, including staffing shortages, inconsistent funding, and unequal access across communities. It proposes expanding the number of school-based mental health professionals, strengthening mental health education and early intervention, and building partnerships between schools and community providers.

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Sara Hamdaoui

October 27, 2026

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Inquiry-driven, this project may reflect personal views, aiming to enrich problem-related discourse.

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From Margins to Mainstream: Rethinking Microfinance Models to Empower Women

Capstones - Summer 2024

Nidhi Achanta

Looking into how microfinance can be revisited to fully capture the needs of all women, this brief investigates the best way to reform financial lending practices.

Assessing Youth Voter Apathy in American Elections

Capstones Spring 2025

This policy brief explores the structural, psychological, and procedural barriers that contribute to low youth civic participation in the United States.

The Growing Influence of PACs and Lobbying Organizations in the Government

Capstones - Spring 2026

Sanskar Budhathoki

The paper explores the history of campaign finance, key Supreme Court decisions such as Citizens United v. FEC and McCutcheon v. FEC, and the expansion of political spending in modern elections. It analyzes the benefits and drawbacks of lobbying and campaign donations, including concerns about political inequality, transparency, and public trust in government.

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Other Fellowship Capstones

From Margins to Mainstream: Rethinking Microfinance Models to Empower Women

Assessing Youth Voter Apathy in American Elections

The Growing Influence of PACs and Lobbying Organizations in the Government