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A model of school-based community health is keeping Zambian children healthy so that they can effectively learn.

David Treadwell: Notes from the Interviewer’s Desk: Part II By David TreadwellJust a Little Old Share In last week’s column, I addressed my role as an interviewer over my 50-year career. Here are some of the notable people I’ve had the privilege of interviewing. Maine’s own Joan Benoit Samuelson won the gold medal for the marathon in the 1984 Summer Olympics. I wrote an article about Joan for Yankee magazine. Joan is a gem, as everyone who has ever met her already knows. I also interviewed Dave Wottle, gold medalist for the 800 meter run in the 1972 Olympics. Dave, who was dean of Ad...

Lonnie Hackett ’14 Makes Forbes "30 Under 30" List Since founding Healthy Learners in Zambia as an undergraduate, Lonnie Hackett ’14 has never wavered in his commitment to the nonprofit. Now, with the assistance of Zambia's federal government, the program is on track to reach 1 million students across the country. Lonnie Hackett, center, with teachers trained as school health workers, in 2016. Forbes has included Hackett in its annual "30 Under 30" roundup of "young innovators on the verge of making it big."  Healthy Learners brings primary health care into schools to ensu...