SPH Blog

Read about SPH people, research and impact.

Epidemiology faculty discusses why it’s unnecessary to be a committed vegan to see the impacts of plant-based diets.

April is our annual University of Washington School of Public Health Career Month, involving career-development events, a virtual career fair, and workshops for students.

MPH student Nicole Chicoine designed a research survey to understand employment barriers for Afghan immigrants in Washington.
MPH student Karen Krol created recipes to introduce young children to healthy local Washington foods.
Biostatistics Professor Ali Shojaie is helping us unlock the complex systems of human health thanks to innovative statistical methods
Genetic epidemiologist and UW SPH alum to lead the department.
SPH faculty honored for dedication to public health in King County and Washington
The International Student Success Program (ISSP), a group that provides community and support for international students in the University of Washington School of Public Health, is the 2025 recipient of the Martin Luther King Jr Community Service Award.
In this Q&A, Eisen shares why it’s important to understand the tick burden in Washington state, how her practicum is addressing this issue, her experience working with WTA and WA DOH, and her advice for fellow MPH students.
Q&A with MPH student Sophia Tulino on the intersection of athletics and public health her academic and career aspirations, and her passion for advancing health equity.
Here’s how the UW School of Public Health community has been taking action to transform public health in 2024
Dean Godwin celebrated the strength, resiliency and impact of the School of Public Health community.
New Department of Global Health Chair Heidi van Rooyen shares her public health journey.
UW researchers partner with communities to save lives from extreme heat and climate-related disasters.
Recent MPH graduate honored for contributions to improving the public’s health in Washington state.