Findings Results

Candice Ammori outside her home in Kingston, NY, with street, snow, car and house in the background all blurred out

How a biostatistician found her calling in climate action

University of Michigan School of Public Health alumna Candice Ammori, MS ’20, pivoted from finance and AI ethics to climate entrepreneurship. She founded Climate Vine, a selective community connecting climate professionals across policy, investment, tech and science. Her biostatistics training powers matchmaking algorithms and multidisciplinary climate innovation.

Owen Chun poses with Jedi garb and a blue lightsaber

Exploring Public Health in a galaxy not so far away...

University of Michigan senior Owen Chun earned a CDC John R. Lewis Scholarship, taught himself database coding to help communities access HIV resources, and leads 80 students in public health advocacy. Chun is the president of the Star Wars Club at the university. He credits the club with helping him make connections and build community across campus.

Lynda Lisabeth

Our mission remains clear

Interim Dean Lynda Lisabeth reflects on a transformative year at Michigan Public Health, addressing federal funding challenges and shifting research priorities. Despite significant disruption, the school’s faculty, students, staff, and alumni demonstrate resilience and innovation, remaining committed to rigorous scholarship and public service that creates lasting impact.

Madelyn Jones chops cabbage for a meal.

One student at a time: Building better nutrition

Nutrition Counseling Center bridges classroom learning with real-world practice

Michigan Public Health’s Nutrition Counseling Center trains future dietitians while providing free nutrition services to University of Michigan students and community members. The innovative program integrates hands-on counseling experience throughout graduate education, using motivational interviewing techniques to help clients discover sustainable solutions while building students’ confidence and clinical skills.

Jessica Holloway in front of the 2nd Avenue bridge near the Edsel Ford Highway in Detroit.

A passion for policy

Summer internship at Henry Ford Health transforms understanding of healthcare policy’s real-world impact

Michigan Public Health faces unprecedented challenges to life-saving research. As federal funding threats emerge, alumni and supporters must act now—share research stories, advocate for public health, and provide critical financial support. Your contribution secures discoveries that save lives worldwide.