SPH researchers seek to uncover a link between early childhood economic status, lead exposure, and dementia risk
Virgil McDill
Encouraging dieting and weight loss can shape youth body image into adulthood
New SPH study finds that “weight talk”—comments that encourage dieting—from family members and romantic partners declines with age but continues to harm body satisfaction into adulthood
Six School of Public Health students recognized for their leadership by the University
SPH students receive the UMN President’s Student Leadership & Service Award
SPH students get a front-row seat to the legislative process at the State Capitol
Organized by the School of Public Health Student Senate, “Day at the Capitol” introduces students to the legislative process and the growing role of politics in public health.
School of Public Health study uncovers new link predicting who will likely develop blood clots
New study uses large-scale blood protein analysis to uncover new clues about why dangerous blood clots form
From Pandemics to the Super Bowl: Inside the School of Public Health’s Emergency Preparedness Course
Emergency Preparedness: A Public Health Perspective introduces students to the systems, strategies, and real-world challenges of responding to everything from infectious disease outbreaks to major public events.
SPHs Katherine Hendel receives McKnight Land-Grant Professorship
The University of Minnesota award recognizes outstanding early-career faculty with potential for significant impact in their field
SPH’s Manka Nkimbeng named McKnight Presidential Fellow
The University of Minnesota award honors research excellence and leadership among mid-career faculty
SPH’s Joseph Koopmeiners named Distinguished McKnight University Professor
Recipients are selected based on merit, research accomplishments, leadership, and what the University describes as “a record of accomplishments that have brought great renown and prestige to Minnesota.”
SPH’s Julian Wolfson receives University of Minnesota award for excellence in graduate education
The 2025–26 Award for Outstanding Contributions to Graduate and Professional Education recognizes leadership in teaching, mentoring, and health data science education
SPH’s Jamie Stang receives University of Minnesota award for excellence in graduate education
The 2025–26 Award for Outstanding Contributions to Graduate and Professional Education highlights Stang’s leadership in teaching, mentoring, and advancing nutrition education.
Study shows increase in government healthcare workers leaving the public health workforce
Government health workforce departures surged in 2024 and 2025 as a new administration reshaped federal health policy, raising concerns about the nation’s public health capacity as more workers leave government jobs.
