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GRA/GTA Positions available

May 14, 2013 - The Department of Global and Community Health seeks graduate students for GRA/GTA positions for the 2013-2014 academic year.  GRA/GTA participate in research or teaching assistant activities for one or more faculty members during the fall and spring semesters. Read more.

Faculty Accolades

May 9, 2013 - Lila Fleming has been awarded the 2013 CHHS Adjunct Master Teacher of Year Award. Dr. Nancy Freeborne and Mr. Brian Gillete were nominated for the 2013 Academic Advisor of the Year. This is Dr. Freeborne's third nomination for Advisor of the Year.

2013 Skolnik Fellowship Recipient Announced

Caitlin Eberly

May 7, 2013 - Sophomore Caitlin Eberly is the 2013 GCH Skolnik Fellowship recipient. The Skolnik Fellowship rewards a summer stipend to support travel and work abroad in the field of Public Health. Ms. Eberly will be traveling to Dhaka, Bangladesh for six weeks to gain field experience at the International Center for Diarrheal Disease Research, Bangladesh. While in Dhaka, Ms. Eberly will be shadowing doctors and researchers to enhance her ability to conduct research and manage diarrheal disease programs in developing countries. 

M.D. Goes Back to Class to Study Epidemiology

May 7, 2013 - Mariaelena Pierobon, M.D., is featured in this story about the masters degree in public health program. Read the story.

CHHS Faculty attend Dr. Cabrera's Inauguration

CHHS faculty attend Dr. Cabrera's inauguration

May 1, 2013 - CHHS Faculty Dr. Carlos Sluzki, Dr. Nancy Freeborne, Dr. Kathryn Jacobsen, Dr. Heibatollah Baghi, and Mr. Brian Gillette attend Dr. Ángel Cabrera's Inauguration on April 24, 2013.

Teaching Excellence Award

April 7, 2013 - Dr. Kathryn Jacobsen has been selected to receive the 2013 University Teaching Excellence award.  On behalf of the faculty, staff, and students of the Department of Global and Community Health, we extend our congratulations to Dr. Jacobsen on this prestigious achievement. Learn more.

Student Internships

April 5, 2013 - BS Community Health students intern at the Entertainment Industry Council where they promote positive communication about health to screenwriters and others in the entertainment industry.

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Important Dates

Graduate Application Deadlines

  • MPH - Jan 1 (fall admit only)
  • MS, Global Health - April 1 (fall admit only)
  • Graduate Certificates (all) - April 1 (fall), Nov 1 (spring)

MPH Change of Concentration Deadline

  • August 1 of each year