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April 07, 2025

Beating out tough competition, three public health undergraduates won first place in the Innovation Lab Pitch competition, hosted by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH). Their pitch “Thread Lightly,” an app aiming to combat overconsumption of clothes at the University of...

March 27, 2025

Against the steep blue backdrop of the Mbeya mountain range in Tanzania’s southern highlands, SPH doctoral student Ibiyinka Amokeodo listened to local farmers’ worries about the safety of the water they use on their crops and in their homes. Then she had a lightbulb moment.

March 06, 2025

When searching for opportunities to apply data analysis skills in a healthcare setting, junior Riya Malhotra connected with a recruiter from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield on LinkedIn, eventually resulting in a year-long internship.

March 04, 2025

Whether junior public health science major Aditi Gubba is learning about child development, brainstorming big plans to improve mental health outcomes for college students through xFoundry, or creating graphic design in the SPH Office Communications, she’s always making creative connections.

February 17, 2025

After a family member’s struggle with mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, improving mental health became a personal passion for sophomore family science major Alisha Hussain, a 2025 Karabelle Pizzigati Fellow.

January 30, 2025

Applying for college, Noa Blumenthal was unsure if she wanted to take the pre-med track. She knew she wanted a major that provided flexibility to gain essential skills to keep the option of a medical degree or other health career open. Blumenthal found her answer in the School of Public Health’s Pub...