Spartans in Public Health

September 2024

Global Insights, Local Impact

Associate Professor Connie Currier co-leads the Public Health in Ghana study abroad program and looks forward to this experience every year. She writes about the mission of this year's cohort. MORE

Making Long-Lasting Memories in Ghana

MPH student Andrew Davis writes about his summer during Ghana in Public Health program. READ

Student View: Kayla Habermehl

MPH student and scientific storyteller Kayla Habermehl gives six tops for simplifying your public health communications. READ

MPH Faculty Receives Grant

Assistant Professor Gayle Shipp has been awarded a prestigious grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Equity Scholars for Action for her study that addresses the challenges pregnant individuals face in Flint. MORE

The Expansion of Lyme Disease in Michigan

MPH student Brittany Tayler writes about the consequences of climate change expanding the prevalence of Lyme disease-bearing ticks in Michigan. MORE

Workforce Development Workshop

Public Health Policy Advocacy
September 20th, 10am - 11:30am
Learn how to build relationships with policy makers, combat health disparities through policy, and develop effective advocacy strategies. MORE

MPPHC Save the Date

The Michigan Premier Public Health Conference will take place October 14th -16th in Muskegon. MORE

2024 Summer PPHI Interns

Congratulations to the 2024 Pediatric Public Health Initiative interns (including some MSU MPH students) for completing the program!

Spartans in Public Health Snapshot

MPH students share their favorite summer study spot.