Charles Holmes recommended as next School of Public Health dean
Charles Holmes, an internationally recognized physician-scientist and global health leader, has been recommended to serve as the next dean of the School of Public Health.
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How biostatistics can improve cancer care, pediatric heart health and health equity
A University of Michigan researcher explains how data, teamwork and statistical science can reveal disparities, guide care and improve health outcomes
University of Michigan biostatistician Mousumi Banerjee discusses her journey from Kolkata and mathematics to public health, cancer research, pediatric heart care and health equity. In this Q&A, she explains how biostatistics, machine learning and global partnerships can turn complex health data into evidence that improves care and lives for communities.
Michigan Public Health celebrates excellence with fifth annual Public Health Honors
The University of Michigan School of Public Health honored 16 students, faculty, staff and organizations at the fifth annual Public Health Honors in Ann Arbor, recognizing excellence in teaching, research, practice, diversity, community engagement, service and leadership advancing healthier, more equitable communities across Michigan and beyond through collaborative public health work.
Road Scholars connect University of Michigan faculty with Michigan's communities
Environmental Health Sciences professor Devon Payne-Sturges joins the 2026 Michigan Road Scholars
A new cohort of University of Michigan faculty will step out of the classroom and onto the road, traveling across the state to deepen their understanding of Michigan’s communities, economy and public challenges, while exploring how their teaching and research can connect more directly to the state.
Michigan's a great place to grow older, say those who are doing it
More than a third of Michigan’s 10 million people are over 50, and a new poll shows that 82% of them see the state as a good to excellent place to live as they grow older. The new data from the Michigan Poll on Healthy Aging could help inform Michigan policymakers and organizations as they work to serve the needs of older Michiganders now and in the future.
NSF CEO challenges Class of 2026: 'Build bridges that outlast you'
More than 450 Michigan Public Health graduates celebrated as leaders urge stewardship, resilience, hope
The University of Michigan School of Public Health’s April 30 commencement featured NSF CEO Pedro Sancha urging the Class of 2026 to “build bridges that outlast you.” Highlighting equity, prevention and scientific trust, he and leaders Lynda Lisabeth and student Farhia Mohamed emphasized resilience amid funding pressures and misinformation.