On the Heights: October 2025
Faculty research shapes policy debates on mass deportation, SNAP benefits, and health communication while centers expand lifecourse research focus and new technology advances lab safety training.
Nutritional Sciences
Likelihood, potential impacts of federal shutdown: University of Michigan experts can comment
University of Michigan researchers are available to share their insights on a federal government shutdown at the end of the day Tuesday, unless lawmakers break the impasse and make a deal before then.
Key US hunger report canceled: University of Michigan experts can comment
USDA ends its Household Food Security Report, the government's primary hunger and food insecurity measure. U-M experts can discuss implications of halting this decades-long annual data collection on US food policy and research.
On the Heights: August 2025
Faculty testify on policy impacts, receive research grants, and share expertise on national platforms
Faculty expertise drives policy testimony, groundbreaking research, and national media coverage as Michigan Public Health advances health equity and community impact.
Back to school: University of Michigan experts can discuss a range of topics
University of Michigan experts are available to discuss key back-to-school topics including AI in classrooms, teacher recruitment and retention, student mental health, school safety, nutrition security, concussions, and pandemic learning loss.
On the Heights: June 2025
Departmental news, research highlights, community achievements, and more to help you stay connected with the Michigan Public Health community.