September 11, 2026, marks 25 years since the deadliest terrorist act in history. The 9/11 attacks left a forever impact — on the public, on first responders, (e.g., fire, EMS, law enforcement, the public health community) and on public health preparedness efforts. More.
How 9/11 Shaped the Future of Public Health Preparedness: Q&A with Meredith Allen
Over 1,000 families of 9/11 victims to receive therapeutic teddy bears for 25th anniversary
More than 1,000 families of victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks will receive therapeutic teddy bears from The Comfort Cub to help them process the 25th anniversary of the tragedy. More.
Most states push schools to teach about 9/11, but details differ
For three days this summer, teachers converged at the Flight 93 National Memorial in remote western Pennsylvania to talk about 9/11. How best to educate a new generation about the attacks 25 years ago? Which details are appropriate for young kids? What do victims’ families want students to be told about the dead? More.
New Yorkers were 'lied' to about toxic air after 9/11 attacks, says Mamdani
Toxic air quality was being recorded in Manhattan soon after the 9/11 attacks, even as officials played down the health risks to the public, according to a trove of newly released files. More.
NYC releases 170,000 pages of long-sought 9/11 health, air quality records
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the release of more than 170,000 pages of records detailing the government’s response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the aftermath, including documents related to air quality and health concerns. More.
REMEMBERING 9/11: How Gen Z is learning about a tragedy they never experienced
The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks have shaped Americans’ views on terrorism and foreign policy. That’s especially true for those who were sitting in a classroom that day. Alex Braithwaite had recently moved to the United States from England and was in the first year of his graduate program the day the World Trade Center towers fell. More.
From Queens to Ground Zero: St. John’s Response to September 11
Tuesday, September 11, 2001, was a flawless, late summer morning in New York City. Barely a week into the new semester, the Queens, NY, campus—then, as now—was buzzing with activity with new students trying to find their way, while faculty, administrators, and staff provided all with the resources necessary to get their college semester off on the right foot. More.
Remembering September 11th: How to help your kids process traumatic events
Kids have easy access to disturbing videos of the 9/11 terrorist attacks online. Phoenix Children's head of psychology has tips for parents on how to talk to their kids about the attacks. More.