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Researcher Awarded $3.5M to Study How Childhood Factors Affect Life Expectancy

Research Will Examine Early Health History, Education of 20M Americans

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5 Topics the Presidential Candidates Should Debate Tonight

Faculty Experts: Important Issues Are Going Neglected. Here’s What Voters Need Details On

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To Heal the Anacostia, Citizen Scientists Wade Into Troubled Waters

Partnership With Nonprofit Aims to ID, Track Contaminants and Help Improve River’s Health

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February 28, 2024

Women of color in public health leadership panel inform, inspire

On Friday, Feb. 23, a pool of 16 leaders gathered at the Reservoir Center for Water Solutions with the purpose of bringing together powerful leaders and shaping the next generation of changemakers in public health. The leaders — all women of color in public health careers — discussed water solutions, letting flow a river of ideas and expertise. The panelists represented diverse skill sets and backgrounds united by their commitment to social justice, environmental health and clean water.

February 27, 2024

Four SPH Alumni Recognized with Emerging Leader Awards

The School of Public Health (SPH) Alumni Network awarded the Public Health Emerging and Engaging Leaders (PHEEL) Award, to four outstanding recent graduates in April 2024. Each honoree was selected for their excellence in their career progression, service and leadership.

The honorees include Deanna Barath, PhD ’22, Fabian Doñate, MHA '20, Kimberly Stinchcomb, MPH '16, Monique Thornton, '13 (Community Health).