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.

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    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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  • Sam Hatzenbeler at a rally for universal health care

    “We are facing a health care affordability crisis”: COPHP alum tackles spiraling health care costs

    Community-Oriented Public Health Practice MPH alum Sam Hatzenbeler describes her journey to health care policy and how she utilizes her public health background.

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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.