On the Heights: April 2025
Departmental news, research highlights, community achievements, and more to help you stay connected with the Michigan Public Health community.
Students
Michigan Public Health celebrates faculty, staff, students for excellence
Students, faculty and staff from the University of Michigan School of Public Health were commended during the fourth annual Public Health Honors on April 23. The event, held at the Rogel Ballroom in the Michigan Union, recognized the outstanding efforts and achievements of individuals who have exceeded expectations in the areas of public health research, education, community service and public engagement.
Michigan Health Equity Challenge announces winners of second annual competition
Three student-led proposals addressing rural healthcare access, Parkinson’s disease care, and water quality monitoring have emerged as winners in the University of Michigan’s Michigan Health Equity Challenge.
HBCU students show better mental health outcomes despite support gaps, new report finds
The findings reveal a complex picture of student well-being at historically Black colleges and universities
Black students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) experience better mental health outcomes in several key areas compared to their peers at other institutions, while also facing distinct challenges that require attention, say University of Michigan School of Public Health researchers.
On the Heights: February 2025
Departmental news, research highlights, community achievements, and more to help you stay connected with the Michigan Public Health community.
University of Michigan School of Public Health launches transformative 'Look to Michigan Public Health' campaign
A new fundraising initiative, the 'Look to Michigan Public Health' campaign, aims to dramatically accelerate the school's impact on global public health challenges by expanding scholarship offerings, establishing new research centers, launching innovative community partnerships, and creating modern, flexible facilities as hubs for collaboration.