UW READU Research team honored with Academy Health Mosaic Award
CA community-driven research team at the University of Washington has received national recognition for its innovative and inclusive approach to public health research.
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Changing the conversation around firearm safety
A recent graduate of the UW School of Public Health’s Community-Oriented Public Health Practice program spent a year building trust with rural gun owners. What she found upends a common assumption about who’s willing to listen.
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Department of Health Systems and Population Health announces unified leadership of MPH-MS programs
The Department of Health Systems and Population Health is pleased to announce that Dr. Miruna Buta has been appointed Program Director for the department’s Master of Public Health and Master of Science programs, effective July 1, 2026.
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HSPop Leadership announces 2026 faculty promotions
The Department of Health Systems and Population Health is excited to recognize and celebrate the following faculty members on their promotions, effective July 1, 2026. Their accomplishments have strengthened our department, enriched our academic community, and advanced our mission in meaningful ways. We extend our heartfelt congratulations on this well-earned achievement.
HSEED Award and Student Funding
Established by the Department of Health Systems and Population Health in 2016, the HSEED Award celebrates students who show outstanding potential to lead and innovate in public health and health services. The HSEED Award provides tuition support for outstanding students across our department’s academic programs. Recipients are honored for their academic merit, diversity of experiences and backgrounds, potential for leadership in public health, and committment to making a difference in their communities.