School of Public Health welcomes its first official class a year ahead of schedule
This fall, WashU officially will welcome its inaugural class of students to the new School of Public Health — a full year ahead of schedule. Applications will open in September for the fall 2026 cohort.
Global progress on physical activity at risk, WashU expert warns
Shrinking public health budgets, fraying global cooperation and rising military spending threaten decades of momentum to make physical activity a cornerstone of disease prevention, a new analysis from Washington University in St. Louis has found.
Sports participation shields against suicide risk in teens, preteens — but fewer are taking the field
Public health researcher Massy Mutumba finds sports participation lowers suicide risk for teens — but warns access is shrinking just as mental health needs are surging.
$3M grant fuels global effort to transform health research and policy
WashU public health experts are leading a $3 million global initiative to revolutionize health research, making it faster, more inclusive and more responsive to urgent policy challenges.
WashU summer camp merges art, public health education
The LIGHT Creativity in Public Health Summer Camp at WashU encourages students to tap into their imaginations and lived experiences to create artwork, poetry and stories that communicate the importance of health and science.
US cuts threaten global efforts to prevent violence against women, children
As U.S. public health funding falters, WashU experts warn that vital global data systems protecting women and children from violence are in danger of disappearing.
Reis named co-editor of Journal of Physical Activity and Health
Rodrigo S. Reis, a professor at the School of Public Health and an expert on the intersection of physical activity, the built environment and health, has been appointed co-editor of the Journal of Physical Activity and Health.
WashU experts defend fluoride with facts
Amid growing misinformation, WashU health experts provided Rolla leaders with clear data to support smart health policy. City leaders voted to preserve fluoride in the water supply.
New Medicaid policy lab brings data to the debate
As Congress weighs $715 billion in Medicaid cuts, WashU’s new Medicaid Policy Analysis Lab offers timely briefs showing how policy changes impact real people — especially in Missouri.
How to manage mental health in wake of recent storms
Social connections and psychological first aid can help to alleviate post-disaster stressors, says an expert on mental health at the WashU School of Public Health.
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