Tag: Featured
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New PhD funding made available for student support
“Every degree program in the department is important and crucial to improving the public’s health, and Judy and I have been fortunate to be able to support each of them. Still, the PhD program stands out in importance for a research-intensive university, particularly at this chaotic time of precipitous funding loss.“ -Dr. Jeff Harris
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MHIHIM student receives HIMSS Washington Graduate Student Scholarship
MHIHIM student Deborah Moyo Daniels was recently awarded the HIMSS Washington scholarship for her dedication to the field of health informatics and health technology.
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First-gen student to Fulbright Scholar: meet Vince Da
Whether leading COVID-19 vaccination efforts, supporting first-gen students, or researching nurse migration in the Philippines, Vince Da centers equity in all he does. Now he’s taking that mission global as a Fulbright Scholar.
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Donald Chi elected to Washington State Academy of Sciences
Donald Chi has been elected to the Washington State Academy of Sciences. He is one of twelve UW faculty members who were elected.
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Secure firearm storage on the rise among Washington households
From 2013 to 2022, the portion of Washington adults who reported storing household firearms securely rose from 34.9% to 48.8%.
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Endowed professorship honors health promotion legacy, supports faculty innovation
This new endowed professorship is designed to enhance the University’s ability to recruit and retain outstanding faculty in the Department, with a preference for those whose research and teaching focus on health promotion.
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UW Teaching faculty publish research on health sciences education during COVID-19
“The insights gained from the period of rapid change during the Covid-19 pandemic will pave the way for more inclusive and innovative approaches in health sciences education, benefiting both the educators and the students.” – Dr. Karima Lalani
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2025 HSPop Retirements
As we reflect upon the ’24-25 academic year, we also want to take a moment to highlight the careers and contributions of a group of HSPop contributors who look toward retirement.
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SPH Celebrates 2025 Excellence Award Winners
Each year the University of Washington School of Public Health celebrates members of the SPH community for their dedication, service, and many contributions to public health.
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MHA Alums co-found non-profit to support first-generation students
UW MHA alumni Imad Jobah and Tony To co-founded FIRST, a nonprofit supporting first-generation students through academic and professional mentorship. Their story shows how the UW MHA program equips students to lead impactful, equity-driven initiatives beyond health care.