Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health

08/26/2025

University of Minnesota Center for Public Health Systems is partnering with high school educators to build recommendations for a pathway to careers in disease intervention and CDI certification. This work advances ASPPH’s commitment to recruit, train, and sustain the disease intervention workforce and certification and to ensure equitable opportunity for a diverse DI workforce.

Led by ASPPH’s Center for Public Health Workforce Development, supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and in collaboration with the National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE), the CDI Project is building a national certification program and educational pathways for the disease intervention workforce.

Want to learn more about the ways ASPPH and partners are supporting the DI workforce? Head to thisisdiseaseintervention.org

08/25/2025

Dr. Ali Khan, Dean of UNMC College of Public Health, emphasizes that achieving health for all requires a well-trained public health workforce and advanced science. Public health is about translating knowledge into real solutions that improve lives. We need to not just understand the problems, but also how to solve them.

08/25/2025

ASPPH’s This is Public Health (TIPH) Graduate School Fair is headed to Seattle on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from 5:30pm-7:30pm!

The Graduate School Fair is a pivotal event for those considering a future in public health, a field at the forefront of safeguarding communities and promoting well-being on a global scale. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore graduate education in public health. Join us for this exclusive opportunity to meet with public health institutions from across the nation.

Register for free:

The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH)’s This Is Public Health (TIPH) Graduate School Fair is headed to Seattle in September!  The Graduate School Fair is a pivotal event for

08/21/2025

Division of Public Health, University of Utah is partnering with high school educators to build recommendations for a pathway to careers in disease intervention and CDI certification. This work advances ASPPH’s commitment to recruit, train, and sustain the disease intervention workforce and certification and to ensure equitable opportunity for a diverse DI workforce.

Led by ASPPH’s Center for Public Health Workforce Development, supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and in collaboration with the National Board of Public Health Examiners (Certification in Public Health - CPH, by NBPHE), the CDI Project is building a national certification program and educational pathways for the disease intervention workforce.

Want to learn more about the ways ASPPH and partners are supporting the DI workforce? Head to thisisdiseaseintervention.org

08/20/2025

Not us still being obsessed with our Healthy Longevity Report 💁

If you want to learn more on how longevity should not only be measured by years, but by years well lived, then visit ASPPH's Healthy Longevity webpage & download the report: https://aspph.org/our-work/initiatives/healthy-longevity/

08/19/2025

The Global Network for Academic Public Health (GNAPH), of which ASPPH is a proud member, in collaboration with the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education (GCCHE), invites faculty from schools and programs of public health worldwide to join a free, 11-week virtual course, Climate-Ready Classrooms: A Public Health Faculty Development Course on Climate Change. This course is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, skills, and tools to integrate climate change into public health education.

Led by global experts, topics will include teaching climate change and health, extreme heat, air quality, vector-borne diseases, extreme weather and disasters, drought and food security, health system resilience, climate mitigation, and effective communication strategies.

Sessions will be held on Thursdays, September 4 – November 13, 2025, from 9:00–10:30 AM ET. Certificates are available for participants who meet course requirements.

Learn More: https://aspph.org/free-global-course-prepares-public-health-faculty-on-climate-change/

Register: https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w9ZT7FunTuK8cX05vCTJ_g #/registration

08/18/2025

University of Memphis School of Public Health is partnering with high school educators to build recommendations for a pathway to careers in disease intervention and CDI certification. This work advances ASPPH’s commitment to recruit, train, and sustain the disease intervention workforce and certification and to ensure equitable opportunity for a diverse DI workforce.

Led by ASPPH’s Center for Public Health Workforce Development, supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and in collaboration with the National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE), the CDI Project is building a national certification program and educational pathways for the disease intervention workforce.

Want to learn more about the ways ASPPH and partners are supporting the DI workforce? Head to thisisdiseaseintervention.org


School of Public Health at University of Memphis

08/14/2025

At the 2025 ASPPH Annual Meeting, we asked attendees to share their stories and experience from the field, to highlight the important role of public health. We asked them:

✨ What inspired you to pursue a career in public health?

Swipe through to find out what they had to say. Don't forget to drop a comment below or head over to our Instagram stories to share your answer too!

08/13/2025

The 2025-2026 SOPHAS application cycle is now open!

SOPHAS is the centralized application service for public health programs. It simplifies the application process by allowing you to apply to multiple institutions using a single application. We are so excited to celebrate its 20th Anniversary.✨

Submit Your Application: https://aspph.org/student-journey/sophas/

08/12/2025

On April 25, 2015, a powerful earthquake struck Nepal, shaking the country and affecting thousands of lives. In those first chaotic days, the sense of loss was overwhelming. Families lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods. The most basic needs became urgent priorities.

Bipin Singh had just graduated with his undergraduate degree in public health. He joined local volunteer groups, distributing clothes, food, water, and tents, and began working with HERD International, a research organization dedicated to improving health in Nepal. Bipin knew that the looming invisible threats were dangerous: disease outbreaks, contaminated water, and the mental toll of trauma. Along with his colleagues, Bipin organized awareness programs to teach families about safe water, hygiene, and disease prevention. They handed out water purification tablets and showed people how to use them, talking about handwashing and safe food storage. Bipin is now a PhD candidate in epidemiology at the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health.

Without public health professionals and the support of organizations and donors, the earthquake’s toll could have been far worse. Disease could have swept through the camps and shelters, taking even more lives. Children might have been left without education or support, their futures uncertain.

In a world where misinformation and funding cuts threaten our ability to respond, stories like this matter now more than ever. They remind policymakers, funders, and the public that investing in public health saves lives, restores hope, and helps communities rebuild stronger than before.

When disaster strikes, it is public health that stands between chaos and recovery.

08/11/2025

We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Officer David Rose, who heroically gave his life on Friday protecting both the public and staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This tragedy unfolded near Emory University’s campus, home to our member the Rollins School of Public Health, which was placed under lockdown during the shooting event. We also profoundly empathize with the CDC staff who endured the fear and shock of being under direct gunfire.

At ASPPH, we believe it is critical that we safeguard those who work to protect our nation’s health. While the motive of the shooting remains under investigation, we must also address and prevent the misuse of public health information that could potentially lead to violence.

08/10/2025

Join us tomorrow for an ASPPH Presents webinar, "Truth-Telling in the Age of Health Misinformation and Disinformation."

In this interactive session, you will learn:

- How misinformation and disinformation differ and why intent matters
- Who is most susceptible and why even experts can be misled
- Why skepticism is both a public health challenge and a scientific strength
- The power of trusted messengers: engaging communities, not just institutions
- Practical tools and tips for identifying false or manipulative health information
- The critical role of media, data, science, and health literacy in safeguarding public health

Learn more & register here: https://aspph.org/event/health-misinformation-and-disinformation/

In today’s fragmented information landscape, health misinformation and disinformation are not only widespread but also dangerous. They erode public trust, threaten lives, and impede progress on public health initiatives.

Join us on August 11 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET for an ASPPH Presents webinar focused on strategies to counteract false narratives and promote truth-telling in public health.

👥 Who Should Attend - This session is ideal for public health professionals, educators, students, journalists, policymakers, and community advocates who want to promote factual communication and evidence-based decision-making.

✅ Register to Attend - https://aspph.org/event/health-misinformation-and-disinformation/