Dennis Stillman

Stillman looks back on more than 50 years of the UW MHA


Equity, diversity, and inclusion have become central to the work of health administration, and they are among the most pressing issues in our field today.

  • Military, woman and writing on document for therapy, doctor and health information for insurance, paperwork and form survey. Soldier, healthcare and veteran in counseling, office or medical checklist.

    Zoe Pleasure receives NIH fellowship to study contraceptive care delivery to Veterans with autoimmune conditions

    Pleasure was awarded the prestigious F31 predoctoral fellowship from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development at the National Institutes of Health for her study.

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  • Older adult sorts through bills while sitting at desk.

    Retirement in the red: Addressing financial struggles for older adults 

    A recent Forbes article highlights the alarming rise in retiree debt, now exceeding $1.63 trillion for individuals aged 70 and older, with experts like Stipica Mudrazija emphasizing the urgent need for policy interventions to mitigate financial vulnerabilities among aging Americans.

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  • Sophia Tulino

    Sophia Tulino champions community on and off the court 

    University of Washington volleyball player Sophia Tulino is making an impact both on and off the court. As a student-athlete and masters student in HSPOP, Sophia brings a strong sense of teamwork and community to everything she does.

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HSEED Award and Student Funding

The Health Systems Excellence, Equity, and Distinction (HSEED) Award honors students and helps increase diversity in the field of public health. The HSEED Award is presented annually to students in our degree programs.