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The Pursuit is a thought-leadership blog featuring articles by University of Michigan School of Public Health students, staff, alumni, and faculty. Contributors write about public health topics for a general audience, covering everything from trending issues to research insights and field experiences. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the individual authors.
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Public health professor Brian Zikmund-Fisher breaks down the risks from raw eggs and flour in homemade dough—and explains why store-bought "ready to eat" options are now his go-to for satisfying cravings more safely.
Michigan Public Health student Sophia Martinez helped gather powerful stories from teens nationwide about school safety and active shooter drills, revealing deep emotional impacts and inspiring a call for youth-driven change.
As the nation approaches winter, it's time to talk about protecting ourselves and our loved ones from respiratory viruses through vaccinations. But before we talk about vaccines, let's spend a moment to discuss why these constantly changing viruses even matter in the first place.
A Michigan Public Health student's summer internship with the TIERRA team offered a front-row seat to policymaking. From presenting at state commission meetings to exploring AI regulation, here's what shaping ethical AI policy in healthcare looks like.
University of Michigan researchers examine how federal safety investigations help prevent industrial accidents and improve safety standards used worldwide.
Discover how University of Michigan Master of Public Health student Julia Ginter-Berriman applied classroom learning to real-world impact during her summer fellowship at the Dearborn Department of Public Health. From advancing gun violence prevention initiatives to promoting environmental health and community air quality solutions, her story highlights the power of health-in-all-policies and hands-on public health experience.
Fransisca Anozie, a second-year MPH student, explains her internship research and highlights the need for stronger collaboration among Ypsilanti’s health organizations to break down silos, streamline services, and improve overall community health.
How do factors like age, income, and retirement status shape the way people report their health? A Michigan Public Health student used data from the California Teachers Study to explore what patient-reported outcomes reveal about health equity.
During an internship, Master's student Alicia Even testified against a bill aiming to ban water fluoridation in Louisiana, helping ensure continued access to this crucial oral health measure for residents facing dental care shortages.
Hafsa Usman, MPH '25, honors her great-grandmother's legacy of advocacy and education in her student speaker address at the 2025 Scholarship and Awards Dinner, connecting family stories to the mission of public health.