The UW SPH undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs are now accepting applicants for the 2026-27 academic year. Join us in-person for the SPH Community Open House and meet with dept and program advisors! 📍 Hans Rosling Center 📅 October 1 | 11 am – 2:30pm 🔗 RSVP: forms.office.com/r/c1SgCxQ0Yr

Check out this event that @uwsph.bsky.social is hosting on October 1st!

The UW Genetic Analysis Center (GAC), part of @uwbiostat.bsky.social and @uwsph.bsky.social, has been awarded $1.34 million to serve as the coordinating center for the National Institute on Aging's (NIA) Alzheimer’s Disease Sequencing Project (ADSP). More details at: bit.ly/4nOzM1L

UW #publichealth is pleased to announce faculty taking on new leadership appointments starting in the 2025-26 academic year. Helen Chu as Associate Dean for Research, Ali Shojaie as Interim Chair of Biostatistics, and Janet Baseman as Associate Dean for Public Health Practice. More info on our blog:

Announcing new department leadership for UW Biostatistics @uwbiostat.bsky.social. Ali Shojaie has been named interim department chair, and Marco Carone, interim associate chair. Read more: bit.ly/4mkPMaw

@uwdeohs.bsky.social undergrad Sophia Li spent her summer trapping and testing pests for the West Nile virus through the Hatlen scholarship, which employs students in rural health districts. Li shares her experience on the job, and how to tie her classroom experience with a One Health approach.

1/2 Over his 40-year career in health care management, Marvin O’Quinn '79 says his experience at the UW School of Public Health shaped his trajectory of leading innovative #healthcare systems and putting people at the center of this work.

Unhoused people with pets tend to prioritize veterinary care for their animals over medical health care for themselves. The Seattle One Health Clinic works to address this. By providing care for both, the clinic builds trust and encourages more consistent engagement with #healthservices

Money (and debt) have long been seen as #socialdeterminantsofhealth. "The debt-health crisis among older Americans is not just a financial problem — it's a #publichealth imperative," says UW SPH assistant prof. Stipica Mudrazija www.nextavenue.org/debt-sick/ @hspop.uw.edu

The life of a showgirl, I mean public health student? Researcher? Advocate? Call it what you want 💿🧡💜

How can we prevent antibiotic-resistant infections like MRSA? Researchers from @uofwa.bsky.social Engineering & DEOHS found that UV light was most effective at stopping both bacteria & their resistance genes from spreading, compared to other disinfection methods. www.washington.edu/news/2025/08...

As #wildfiresmoke and worsening #airquality take prominence during the summer season, Dr. Coralynn Sack with @uwdeohs.bsky.social and @uwmedicine.bsky.social share how you can plan ahead through good quality masks/air filters, stocking up on nonperishable foods and monitoring air quality

It was “win-win” research for shellfish & crop farmers. Then the USDA canceled it. DEOHS faculty Sarah Collier's project helped shellfish farmers find a market for seaweed that smothers their oyster & geoduck harvests by testing it as fertilizer. @uwnews.uw.edu deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/vid...

Congrats to @uwsph.bsky.social professor Marco Carone on this prestigious award! “His work stands as a model for how cutting-edge methodology can be harnessed to address pressing health questions, making him a truly outstanding figure in the field.” bit.ly/47eOdHg

After 3+ decades of advancing public health and medicine, mentoring generations of students, and shaping the field of epidemiology, Professor Susan Heckbet is retiring from the @uwepidemiology.bsky.social. Read more about Dr. Heckbert's legacy of impact: epi.washington.edu/news/celebra...

Federal cuts to close 3 centers in WA that protect workers in the most dangerous jobs and train safety experts. "If you have fewer trained professionals to protect workers...you're going to have more workers who are getting injured." bit.ly/3HbHJhP @uwsph.bsky.social @cascadepbsnewsroom.bsky.social

UW SPH is excited to host @aspph.bsky.social This is Public Health Graduate School Fair in September! Choosing a career in #publichealth means committing to a future where you can contribute to meaningful change, improve #healthequity and protect communities from health threats. Register here:

@uwdeohs.bsky.social PhD student Stephanie Mitchell earns the 2025 Tillman Scholar Award for her research focuses on global health and conservation through #OneHealth approach. Learn more about Mitchell's academic journey and why this work matters in advancing #PublicHealth

See something, say something - especially during tick season! Ticks and the diseases they carry are on the rise in the PNW. MPH student Alex Eisen collaborated with ‪@washingtontrails.bsky.social‬ to develop a Tick Dashboard that alerts hikers to the pests. #Ticks #PublicHealth #HikingSeason

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act could slash an estimated $186 billion to nutrition programs and WA state could lose more than $10 billion in SNAP funding. A statewide survey by ‪‪@uwfsnh.bsky.social‬ revealed 55% of respondents had used some form of food assistance. Here's how families are impacted:

Celebrating when the odds are in our favor 😉, particularly due to our exceptional instructors like @jessieish.bsky.social and our @uwepidemiology.bsky.social students.

A new study by PHSKC and UW's Firearm Injury & Policy Research Program found that more Washington households are storing their firearms securely. Past research has associated secure firearm storage with reductions in suicide, unintentional injuries, and gun theft. #publichealth #GunSafety

Doctoral graduate Taylor Rapson received the Gilbert S. Omenn Award for her research to improve digital access for patients experiencing barriers in health systems. “It shouldn't be on the patients to have to advocate for themselves and fight for what we should be naturally trying to solve.”

Congrats to PhD student Angela Dahl, @uwbiostat.bsky.social @uwsph.bsky.social who received the 2025 Outstanding Written Student Paper Award by the Western North American Region (WNAR) of The International Biometric Society. Read more about her work: bit.ly/3TukZMM

Children are especially vulnerable to the harmful effects of lead, and after elevated levels were detected in drinking water in Edmonds School District, new legislation by Rep. Gerry Pollet will bring lead testing and corrective measures. Here's how COPHP students contributed towards this work.

Jamie Donatuto will work with Spain's largest public research institution, @csic.es through her Fulbright award. Learn more about the 2025-2026 Fulbright Scholars: www.washington.edu/news/2025/06...

@uw-healthsystems.bsky.social MHA student Vincent Da was awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarship for the 2025–2026 academic year. Da will study in the Philippines and explore a prevalent, yet underexamined topic in intl. healthcare of the migration of Filipino nurses to the U.S.

“Heat is called a silent killer because humans are not terribly good at determining if their core body temperature is rising,” said UW SPH's Kristie Ebi, on the growing health threats caused by heat to our bodies. #PublicHealth #ClimateChange #HeatExhaustion #Heatwaves

The UW has for years been instrumental in the state’s efforts to keep workers safe through occupational health and safety research and training. But those efforts are now under threat. In this video, SPH faculty share what these drastic federal funding cuts mean to #publichealth.

Forget selfies— Research associate professor Christian Helfrich brought his sketchbook to graduation! He captured Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo mid-speech during the UW School of Public Health ceremony. Proof that public health inspires all kinds of creativity! #UWSPH #GradDayArt #LiveFromThePodium

Congratulations to our 2025 UW School of Public Health graduates! You did it 🎉

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome #PCOS affects 5–6 million people in the U.S., yet it often goes undiagnosed. Magnuson Scholar and @uwepidemiology.bsky.social student Yilda Macias leads research on the connection between PCOS to conditions like diabetes and cancer and the impact of #healthdisparities

Congrats to Epi community members, Veronica Jones, Molly Sneller, and Hiwot Zewdie on receiving 2025 @uwsph.bsky.social‬ Awards of Excellence. Your leadership, research, and commitment to public health make us proud.

The UW School of Public Health 2025 graduation celebration is on Monday, June 16, at McCaw Hall. Due to this year's venue change, we covered some frequently asked questions on our website, such as ticketing, parking and livestream options. We look forward to celebrating our graduates!

‪MS Student, Cecilia Martindale is the 2025 recipient of the Gilbert S. Omenn Award. “Cecilia’s commitment to public health is evident through her innovative research, advocacy and community engagement,” said her adviser, @uwdeohs.bsky.social‬ Professor and Chair Lianne Sheppard. #PublicHealth

Congratulations to our 2025 Outstanding PhD Student, Amber Khan! While researching disaster risk management to protect people in low-income housing with @nlihc.org, she also founded UW POC Outdoors, and engaged in climate activism & mutual aid. @uwsph.bsky.social deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/bui...

Congratulations to the recipients of the UW SPH 2025 Excellence Awards, which celebrates members of our community for their dedication, service, and many contributions to #PublicHealth! Head to our blog to learn more about our awardees 🎉

COPHP program student Jae Williams partnered with Lynnwood-based nonprofit Project Girl on an event to provide space for young girls of color to be themselves and find their voice in a peer setting. Learn more about her capstone project: hspop.uw.edu/unlock-your-... #PublicHealth #MPH

The Washington Integrated Food Safety CoE launched Foodborne, a new podcast series sharing compelling stories from the frontlines of foodborne outbreak investigations. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Tune in to the first episode: Listeria Mysteria foodsafety.uw.edu/foodborne/ep1 #PublicHealth

UW SPH @uwepidemiology.bsky.social's Ramya Kumar explores the concept of “epistemicide” and makes the case for valuing Indigenous expertise and local knowledge, unlearning biased narratives, valuing local experts, and collaborative solutions to tackle urgent global challenges.

As an implementation scientist, Arianna Means' work focuses on getting interventions to the right people in the right places, by bridging gaps between biomedical research and the lived realities of communities and healthcare workers. Read the full story on the SPH blog:

View the photovoice project exhibit on May 28 at the Husky Union Building:

The UW SPH Deans Advisory Council for Students group put together a helpful guide for SPH students looking for counseling and mental health support through resources offered by the UW Counseling Center. linktr.ee/uwcounseling

Deiah-Marie Moody and Emily Pires are both gymnasts at the @uofwa.bsky.social and seniors in UW SPH, set to graduate in June. They share the intersection of their collegiate career as student athletes and studies toward #publichealth, using teamwork to address public health challenges 🤸‍♂️

Cristen L. Harris @uwfsnh.bsky.social @uwsph.bsky.social and @uwepidemiology.bsky.social is co-author of a paper offering new strategies for program directors and educators to use as a framework for incorporating weight-inclusive approaches into their dietetics programs. Read more: bit.ly/3FgY6su

UW SPH alum and former @niaidnews.bsky.social director, Jeanne Marrazzo, shares why it's crucial for public health researchers to understand the perspectives and needs of the communities they serve. Read about our 2025 Alumni of Impact Awardee and her journey through #publichealth over the years.

@uwsph.bsky.social @uwbiostat.bsky.social welcomes Emmanuel Candes from @stanforduniversity.bsky.social for our Biostatistics Student-Invited Speaker Seminar Thursday, May 15 at 3:30 p.m. Candes presents, "Statistical Inference in the Age of AI." Get session abstract and details: bit.ly/43wfYJ9

Students from UW SPH's Deans Advisory Council for Students (DACS) put together a detailed guide to help students navigate reproductive health resources and services both on and off-campus. Learn more:

Jason Daniel-Ulloa, associate teaching professor of @uw-healthsystems.bsky.social & @uwdgh.bsky.social has received the @uofwa.bsky.social Distinguished Contributions to Lifelong Learning Award. Daniel-Ulloa shares his empathy-driven philosophy towards teaching and how it shapes student experiences.

"All the federal scientists I've worked with over the last 30 years are gone, and they're not coming back." Prof Kristie Ebi spoke with @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social about the Trump Administration's cuts to research funding.