FIG Lab in the News

Associated Press
Why nearly 4.3 million people are no longer receiving food stamps
A news story Dr. Roger Figueroa was featured on the SNAP participation declines from January 2025 to January 2026.

State University of New York (SUNY) System's Office of the Chancellor
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Second Class of Awardees of Chancellor’s Horizon Award for Faculty Research and Scholarship
Press release featuring Dr. Roger Figueroa as a recipient of the SUNY Chancellor’s Horizon Award, which highlights early career faculty whose scholarly or creative activities have achieved significant recognition and hold strong promise for field-defining impact.

North Country Public Radio
How changes to SNAP benefits are affecting North Country residents
A news story Dr. Roger Figueroa was featured on the implications of the new SNAP work requirements.

WSYR News (ABC)
Cornell professor Roger Figueroa on SNAP benefit qualification changes
Dr. Roger Figueroa was interviewed during a live news segment on the new SNAP work requirements and how they could impact beneficiaries and local businesses.

WENY News
What to know before new SNAP guidelines take effect March 1
A local news story Dr. Roger Figueroa was featured on some of the implications of the new SNAP work requirements.

National Public Radio
Here’s how hunger and food insecurity affect individuals – and whole societies
An NPR Short Wave podcast episode Dr. Roger Figueroa and colleagues were featured on how hunger and food insecurity affect individuals and whole societies.