Phyllis and Jerome Lyle Rappaport Foundation

14/08/2026

Watch a slideshow of the 2026 Rappaport Fellows Closing Dinner:

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11/08/2026

From Rappaport Fellow to candidate for Congress: Micah Q. Jones has built a career around public service.

A U.S. Army veteran and attorney, Micah was selected as a 2017 Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy Fellow in Law while attending Northeastern University School of Law. Today, he is running to represent Massachusetts’ 6th Congressional District.

Learn more about this Rappaport alum and the experiences that shaped his path to public service:

Veteran | Attorney | Husband | Father

06/08/2026

Meet Molly Murphy, a 2026 Rappaport Fellow.

A proud WilliamsCollege alum and BCLaw student, Molly is passionate about expanding access to affordable housing and strengthening public service. Before law school, she worked in political fundraising, experiences that deepened her commitment to public policy and advocacy.

This summer, Molly is serving with the Mass Attorney General's Housing Affordability Unit, where she's helping advance efforts to address one of Massachusetts' most pressing challenges.

Read more about Molly and her fellowship experience: https://rappaportfoundation.org/fellow/molly-murphy/

04/08/2026

2026 Rappaport McLean Mental Health Research Scholar Dr. Alev Ecevitoglu explains why loss of motivation is one of the most challenging symptoms of depression, schizophrenia, and Parkinson's disease—and how neuroscience could lead to better treatments.

https://youtu.be/BQoRSCgmpRg?si=f1Xi3b4Mr47XVSXZ

03/08/2026

Congrats to the 2026 cohort of Rappaport Fellows. Welcome to our alumni community-a network of change agents who are driving policy across the Commonwealth & the country.

30/07/2026

The inaugural Rappaport Fellows Summer Exchange brought together current Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy Fellows and alumni for an afternoon of thoughtful conversation about leadership, public service, and the many paths a legal career can take.

Distinguished speakers April English, Mary Strother, and David Friedman shared candid reflections on building meaningful careers, the importance of mentorship and professional relationships, leading with empathy, and finding opportunities to serve in government, higher education, civic institutions, and beyond.

The discussion reinforced an important message for the next generation of public leaders: a career in public service isn't defined by a single path, but by a commitment to making a difference.

Thank you to our panelists and everyone who helped launch what we hope will become a lasting Rappaport Center tradition.

22/07/2026

22/07/2026

Meet Jackson Killilea, a 2026 Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy Fellow. A graduate of Kenyon College and a rising 2L at Harvard Law School, Jackson is spending his fellowship with the Massachusetts Committee for Public Counsel Services' Children and Family Law Division, advocating for children and families across the Commonwealth.

Learn more: https://rappaportfoundation.org/fellow/jackson-killilea/

15/07/2026

: The City of Somerville hasn't had a traffic related death in three years. Here's how they did it.

Somerville, Mass., officials say their success is rooted in tried-and-true best practices for traffic safety.

14/07/2026

Massachusetts has legalized more —but are our building still standing in the way? A new report argues outdated regulations are making it harder to build the "missing middle" homes our communities need:

How the current building code came to regulate small multifamily housing the same as much larger buildings, the cost implications of that approach, and reforms that could make a difference.