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CNYCentral—Upstate Doctor on national task force pushing for public health curriculum on gun violence
Dr. Margaret Formica is part of the Task Force on Gun Violence Prevention created by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, made up of doctors from across the country.
POLITICO—We’re not prepared for the next public health crisis
According to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, enrollment grew steadily over the last decade, with another bump up in 2021, after the pandemic hit. There was a small dip in undergraduate enrollment last fall, but graduate schools kept growing.
Emily Burke, who tracks workforce development for the public health school association, said there was an uptick in new graduates going into traditional public health jobs last year. Whether that’s the beginning of a trend, or a one-off, remains to be seen. Whether they stay in public health, or do a year or so and move on, is also an open question.
BU Today—POV: Again and Again. Mass Shootings Continue Unabated in the United States
“I recently had the privilege of chairing a task force commissioned by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health that produced a report that aims to help move public health schools and programs to the center of the gun violence conversation, to seeing this as the public health issue it is, one that requires action, yes, and perhaps action that can be catalyzed by the scholarship, education, and practice that emerges from universities who see this gun violence epidemic for what it is—a preventable problem that is calling for action that can save tens of thousands of lives every year.”
Inside Higher Ed—Could Undergrads Save the Public Health Workforce?
Now the degree has many broader applications—some even outside health care. Emily Burke, senior director of workforce development and applied practice at ASPPH and another author of the study, said that focusing on public health at the undergraduate level is in some ways akin to pursuing the liberal arts.
“The idea in undergrad public health was that there are going to be students who study public health as a major but will not go on to work in public health,” she said. “But there’s great benefit to society if there are people in all sectors with knowledge and training in public health.”
The Trace—Studying Gun Violence Is Hard. But Intervention Programs Need Research to Survive.
In 2018 the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health launched a task force to identify the points of friction preventing diverse public health students from continuing along the path to becoming a professor.
“We are working to dismantle structural racism in public health,” said Linda Alexander, the chief academic officer of the association.
This is critical, she said, because gun violence — and indeed many public health disparities — has “a well-documented history in racism and discrimination,” she said. “Very little has changed in terms of these structures.”
MedPage Today—Clinicians Need More Training in Nutrition Education and Spotting Hunger, Biden Says
In addition, a variety of provider organizations including …the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health… have pledged to strengthen health professionals’ education in nutrition, such as by including the use of therapeutic lifestyle interventions in curricula and training on chronic disease; ensuring that professional training programs include at least one educator with formal training in nutrition science; and making sure hunger, nutrition, and lifestyle topics comprise at least 5% of board certification exam questions for both primary and subspecialty professional training programs.
White House Briefing Room Statement—FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $8 Billion in New Commitments as Part of Call to Action for White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
“Several leading health sector organizations – …(including the) Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health…– have all signed a pledge committing to take several new actions to strengthen health professionals’ education in nutrition.”
Colorado School of Public Health—ColoradoSPH doctoral candidates named APHA & Kaiser Community Health Scholars
“A one-year post-MPH fellowship through the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) at CDC’s National Center for Injury and Prevention and Control cemented her commitment to finding ways to protect against injury.”
Princeton Alumni Weekly—The Doctor Is On
“Back in 2008, a prescient report by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health warned of a shortfall of 250,000 public health workers by 2020.”
Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine—Dartmouth MPH Students Named Public Health Ambassadors
“Two students in the Master of Public Health (MPH) program at The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice at the Giesel School of Medicine have been named This Is Public Health (TIPH) Ambassadors for 2022-2023 by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH).
Dallas Magazine—UT Southwestern Is Going Public
“The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the interest and awareness in public health. The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health found that applications to graduate public health programs grew by 40 percent during the pandemic.”
The Daily Targum—School of Public Health Holds Event to Provide Approaches to Dismantling Institutional Racism
“The webinar was led by Laura Magaña, president and CEO of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH), which is a nonprofit organization that works toward strengthening voices in the academic public health field. Magaña said her goals for the conference were to break down prevalent areas of systemic racism and provide the ASPPH’s guidance and initiatives on how to approach the issue.”
Community 99—MPH Program Applications Have Doubled Since Onset of COVID-19 Pandemic
“This increase exceeds national trends, which saw an increase in MPH applications of 20-30% in 2021, according to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health.”
The Brown Daily Herald—MPH Program Applications Have Doubled Since Onset of COVID-19 Pandemic
“This increase exceeds national trends, which saw an increase in MPH applications of 20-30% in 2021, according to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health.”
“The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health has endorsed this statement and is calling on its members to do the same. This joint statement builds on an initial statement from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. New cosigners will be added as they are confirmed.”
Politico— Extending the Public Health Emergency Remains Complicated
“Tim Leshan is the new external relations and advocacy officer at the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, joined by Beeta Rasouli as director of advocacy. Leshan previously worked as a vice provost for Northeastern University and a policy, planning and analysis chief for the National Human Genome Research Institute. Rasouli worked for lobbying group firm Lewis-Burke Associates after leaving Capitol Hill.”
Hawaii News Now— Students Flock to Public Health in Hopes of Turning the Pandemic’s Lessons into Change
“You would think the pandemic would dissuade young people from pursuing a career in public health. In fact, the opposite is true. Last year, public health schools across the country saw a 40% increase in applicants for graduate degree programs, according to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health.”
The Print— Silver Line to COVID Cloud: More Students Want Degrees in Public Health
“The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a greater interest among students in pursuing public health programs, a report by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) reveals.”
NBC 5— Pandemic Fuels Uptick in Public Health Majors at Universities
“Universities are reporting an uptick in public health majors as the pandemic ushers in a new wave of aspiring students who hope to make a difference in the world after COVID-19… According to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, applications to graduate-level public health programs across the country have grown by 40% during the pandemic.”
The Dallas Morning News—In the Shadow of COVID-19, Interest in Public Health Studies is Climbing in North Texas and Beyond
“The Texas A&M University School of Public Health reported a 15% increase in bachelor’s admissions and a 26% increase in master’s admissions in the last two years. That trend is mirrored across the US Between March 2020 and March 2021, applications to graduate-level public health programs grew by 40%, from 17,353 to 24,176, according to data from the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, which represents accredited public health programs.”
US News and World Report—‘Provisional Positives’: How the Pandemic Could Spark a Public Health Overhaul
“Public health schools saw a 40% increase in applicants to graduate-level degree programs, from 17,353 in March 2020 to 24,176 in March 2021, according to the Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health, with epidemiology reported to be the top area of study for applications.”
Anchorage Daily News—Much Has Changed Since the Start of the Pandemic. But the Nation’s Public Health System Remains Fractured
“She spoke recently at a conference of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, where she was struck by the number of students who came up to ask about her work in public health. Their enthusiasm is reflected by a 40 percent increase in applicants to 2021 graduate-level degree programs compared with March 2020, according to the association.”
The Washington Post—Much Has Changed Since the Start of the Pandemic. But the Nation’s Public Health System Remains Fractured
“She spoke recently at a conference of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, where she was struck by the number of students who came up to ask about her work in public health. Their enthusiasm is reflected by a 40 percent increase in applicants to 2021 graduate-level degree programs compared with March 2020, according to the association.”
Florida Daily—Lois Frankel, Gus Bilirakis Team Up on Protecting the Health of America’s Older Adults Act
“Two members of the Florida delegation teamed up on a proposal to ‘create a program at the CDC to improve the health and well-being of older adults and provide grants to state and local health departments to implement age-friendly public health programs’…The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health… and other groups are all backing the proposal.”
Press & Guide—Reps. Dingell, Bilirakis, Frankel Introduce Bill to Improve Public Health Programs for Older Adults
“Recently U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell (D-12th District), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), and Lois Frankel (D-FL-21) introduced the Protecting the Health of America’s Older Adults Act. This bipartisan legislation would create a program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to improve the health and well-being of older adults and provide grants to state and local health departments to implement age-friendly public health programs… The Protecting the Health of Older America’s Adults Act has been endorsed by…The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health…and more.”
India Education Diary—Texas A&M: Demand for Public Health Education Creates Need for More Faculty
“On a national level, according to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH), public health schools saw a 23 percent increase in applicants for master’s and doctoral programs from fall 2019 to fall 2020, and those numbers continue to increase.”
Healthcare Finance News—AMA Argues Against Blocking the Federal Vaccination Mandate
“Organizations agreeing to the mandate include trade associations, research organizations and advocacy groups. They include…the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health…”
Healthcare Finance News—Eleven States File Lawsuit Over Vaccine Mandate for Private Businesses
“Organizations agreeing to the mandate include trade associations, research organizations and advocacy groups. “Given the sharp rise in cases and deaths in the U.S., and recognizing that most new cases and the overwhelming majority of deaths occur among the unvaccinated, our organizations believe that a vaccine mandate is the primary way to assure the health and safety of our colleagues, family, friends, and communities,” they said in a statement. The organizations include…the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health…”
Government Technology—Will Tech Factor Into States’ Opioid Settlement Plans?
“Robert Pack, a professor and associate dean who directs the Addiction Science Center at East Tennessee State University, chaired a panel that produced an Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) report that shares recommendations on how to respond to the opioid crisis. The report is one of many compiled by Johns Hopkins to help government leaders.”
Axios—Minority-Serving Institutions to Help Create Pipeline for More Diverse Public Health Workforce
“The pandemic did inspire some to choose new career paths. Public health graduate-level degree programs like epidemiology and health policy saw a 40% spike in applications between March 2020 and March 2021, per a recent report from the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health.”
Empire-Tribune— Tarleton’s Edwards named to panel for National Public Health Initiative
“The panel will inform Framing the Future: Education for Public Health 2030, an initiative of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH)…ASPPH has designed three expert panels on which to drive research and discovery in public health for the next 10 years.”
Politico—Biden Calls for Vaccine Requirements for Two-Thirds of American Workers
“More than a dozen health care trade groups announced Thursday that they’ll require employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid to return to their offices, saying that “preserving the public health is core to our missions.” The organizations include the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, the Alliance of Community Health Plans and the National Pharmaceutical Council.”
Politico—More Vaccine Mandates on K Street
“More than a dozen health care trade organizations announced today that they will require their employees to get the Covid vaccine as a condition of returning to work in their offices… The groups that signed on to the vaccine mandate are… the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health…”
Healthcare Finance News—Biden Mandates Vaccines for Private Sector, Federal Employees, Healthcare Staff and More
“Vaccine mandates are increasing, and as of today are required as a condition for returning to work for the employees of 14 healthcare organizations in and around Washington. The organizations agreeing to the mandate include trade associations, research organizations and advocacy groups… The organizations include… the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health…”
The Nation’s Health—Interest in Public Health Degrees Jumps in Wake of Pandemic: Applications Rise
“‘This is a historic moment, a great opportunity for the visibility of public health,’ Laura Magaña, PhD, president and CEO of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, told The Nation’s Health. In the early months of COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S., applications for public health programs were already rising. In March 2020, the month the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, applications increased 23% over the previous year, according to ASPPH’s Schools of Public Health Application Service.”
AL.com—Public Health Students Surge at UAB, Epidemiology Students Nearly Double
“The increased interest in public health professions was greater in Alabama than in other parts of the country. According to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, applications to graduate programs increased by just 23 percent nationwide last year compared to 2019.”
BollyInside—Public Health Students Increase at the UAB, Epidemiology Students Almost Double
“The increased interest in public health professions was greater in Alabama than in other parts of the country. According to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, applications to graduate programs increased by just 23 percent nationwide last year compared to 2019.”
JPHMP Direct—Generation Public Health: Top 8 Tips for Government Health Departments to Hire New Grads
“Similarly, health departments can use help figuring out where to look to find the right schools to target and to get in front of students at these schools. That’s where organizations like the Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) Career Services Assembly can help.”
The Boston Globe—Generation Pandemic is Interested in Public Health. We Should Take Advantage
“The Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health reports that applications to graduate-level public health programs spiked 40 percent in March, compared to the year before. Public health, long an underappreciated field, is seeing a surge of interest among Generation Pandemic.”
Virginia Business Magazine—A Dose of Inspiration: Pandemic Disrupts Med Schools, Boosts Applications
“The school offers more than 20 health programs, and Homan sees a heightened interest in health professions such as physician assistants and public health workers. (The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health reported a 20% nationwide increase in applications to master’s in public health programs last fall).”
Kansas City Star—After Brutal Year, Kansas and Missouri Public Health Officials Consider Their Future
“Nationally, applications to graduate-level degree programs in public health have surged 40% in 2021 compared to March 2020, according to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health.”
BollyInside—The Fauci Effect: Peaks of Interest in Health Crisis Communication
“Colleges and universities have begun responding to the fast-growing interest in the field, according to several program directors and professors. For instance: Public health graduate-level degree programs like epidemiology and health policy saw a 40% spike in applications between March 2020 and March 2021, per a recent report from the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health.”
Axios—The Fauci Effect: Interest Spikes in Health Crisis Communication
“Public health graduate-level degree programs like epidemiology and health policy saw a 40% spike in applications between March 2020 and March 2021, per a recent report from the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health.”
The Mountaineer—Charles Mahan Named 2021 ASPPH Welch-Rose Awardee
“The ASPPH Welch-Rose Award recognizes the highest standards of leadership and scholarship in public health and honors individuals who have made significant lifetime contributions to the field of public health.”
Spectrum Local News—DCC Graduating First Students From New Public Health Program
“Since the start of the pandemic, interest in the public health field has boomed. According to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, the number of people applying to graduate-level public health programs increased by 40% nationwide.”
Framingham Source—Sen. Markey & Rep. Cartwright Re-Introduce Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act
“This legislation will help improve America’s public health response to climate change by supporting research, health impact monitoring, and preparation in the health sector and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a National Strategic Action Plan to assist health professionals in preparing for and responding to the public health effects of climate change. Organizations endorsing this legislation include the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health.”
Insider NJ—Booker, Hirono, Lee, and Adams Introduce the Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act
“This legislation addresses both education and access to care for young people, with a focus on those most impacted by barriers to sex education and sexual health services. It has been endorsed by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health.”
Orlando Weekly—As Hospitality Labor Shortages Grow, the Industry Evolves in an Attempt to Attract New Workers
“Similar to the last recession, interest in continuing education has jumped drastically during this time. The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health oversees the application program for more than a hundred schools. They’re reporting a twenty percent increase in applications.”
“During last year’s application cycle, public health program applications jumped by 23%, with the biggest increase coming after March 2020, said Laura Magaña, the President and CEO of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH). In the 2021 cycle, applications have so far increased by about 39% since the same time last year. ‘It is a clear effect of the pandemic,’ Magaña said. ‘Public health became really visible and people understand its importance.’”
“During last year’s application cycle, public health program applications jumped by 23%, with the biggest increase coming after March 2020, said Laura Magaña, the President and CEO of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH). In the 2021 cycle, applications have so far increased by about 39% since the same time last year. ‘It is a clear effect of the pandemic,’ Magaña said. ‘Public health became really visible and people understand its importance.’”
Action News Now—Student Interest in This Field Soared Since the Pandemic’s Start. Experts Hope This is a Turning Point
“During last year’s application cycle, public health program applications jumped by 23%, with the biggest increase coming after March 2020, said Laura Magaña, the President and CEO of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH). In the 2021 cycle, applications have so far increased by about 39% since the same time last year. ‘It is a clear effect of the pandemic,’ Magaña said. ‘Public health became really visible and people understand its importance.’”
“During last year’s application cycle, public health program applications jumped by 23%, with the biggest increase coming after March 2020, said Laura Magaña, the President and CEO of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH). In the 2021 cycle, applications have so far increased by about 39% since the same time last year. ‘It is a clear effect of the pandemic,’ Magaña said. ‘Public health became really visible and people understand its importance.’”
Erie News Now—Student Interest in This Field Soared Since the Pandemic’s Start. Experts Hope This is a Turning Point
“During last year’s application cycle, public health program applications jumped by 23%, with the biggest increase coming after March 2020, said Laura Magaña, the President and CEO of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH). In the 2021 cycle, applications have so far increased by about 39% since the same time last year. ‘It is a clear effect of the pandemic,’ Magaña said. ‘Public health became really visible and people understand its importance.’”
WAPT Jackson—Student Interest in This Field Soared Since the Pandemic’s Start. Experts Hope This is a Turning Point
“During last year’s application cycle, public health program applications jumped by 23%, with the biggest increase coming after March 2020, said Laura Magaña, the President and CEO of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH). In the 2021 cycle, applications have so far increased by about 39% since the same time last year. ‘It is a clear effect of the pandemic,’ Magaña said. ‘Public health became really visible and people understand its importance.’”
WFSB—Morning Business Report: Med School Interest
“Medical schools, public-health programs see surge in interest prompted by response to COVID-19 pandemic. By April, graduate-level degree programs in public health drew nearly 24,500 applicants for this fall, a 40 percent increase from the year before, according to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health.”
The Wall Street Journal—Medical Schools Are Getting Flooded With Applicants
“By April, graduate-level degree programs in public health drew nearly 24,500 applicants for this fall, a 40% increase from the year before, according to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health.”
CBS 19 News—CATEC Students Getting Hands on Experience in Caring for the Elderly
“Demand is so high, medical schools have seen a 23 percent jump in applicants for Masters and doctoral programs over the past three years. According to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, the application cycle is still increasing.”
Healthcare Finance News—How COVID-19 Opened a New Chapter for Population and Public Health
“The workforce, and in particular youth unemployment, will be impacted by the $7.6 billion provided for the public health workforce, said Tony Mazzaschi, chief advocacy officer for the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health. It’s also going to have a huge impact on students graduating from public health schools, he said.”
Infectious Disease Special Edition—American Rescue Plan Invests in Public Health Infrastructure
“Tony Mazzaschi, the chief advocacy officer for the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH), which represents 130 schools and programs in the United States and overseas, said there were many provisions in the ARP that affirm throughout the federal government the public health values voiced by ASPPH’s members—a big change over the past administration.”
All on Georgia—Public Health Education Soars in Wake of Pandemic
“The editorial also drew insights from the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health’s national-level data from schools and programs of public health about the first employment destinations of public health graduates.”
Areawide Media—Fulton County Health Unit to Celebrate Public Health Week
“Along with our local Fulton County Health Unit, the American Public Health Association and the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health are also celebrating this week in several different ways.”
WFMZ Allentown— UVM Master of Public Health Program Earns National Accreditation
“The news is timely, given the new-found awareness and appreciation for the science of public health due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and a reported 20 percent increase in Master of Public Health Program applications in 2020, according to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health.”
NBC 7 San Diego— COVID-19 Pandemic Inspiring People to Attend Public Health Schools
“According to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, Public health schools in the United States saw a 23% jump in applicants for master’s and doctoral programs from fall 2019 to fall 2020. They are seeing an even bigger jump in this year’s applications for fall 2021.”
The Week—The ‘Fauci Effect’ is Driving Up Applications for Public Health Graduate Programs
“Public health schools saw a 23 percent year-over-year jump in applications for graduate programs in the fall of 2020, and they’re reporting an even bigger increase in the spring application cycle, Stat News reports, citing the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health. It appears to be partly the result of the so-called ‘Fauci effect,’ said the association’s CEO Laura Magaña, referring to the United States’ top infectious disease expert, who has become a national presence throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Yahoo News—The ‘Fauci Effect’ is Driving Up Applications for Public Health Graduate Programs
“Public health schools saw a 23 percent year-over-year jump in applications for graduate programs in the fall of 2020, and they’re reporting an even bigger increase in the spring application cycle, Stat News reports, citing the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health. It appears to be partly the result of the so-called ‘Fauci effect,’ said the association’s CEO Laura Magaña, referring to the United States’ top infectious disease expert, who has become a national presence throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.”
STAT News—Driven by the Pandemic and ‘the Fauci Effect,’ Applicants Flood Public Health Schools
“Public health schools, for example, saw a 23% jump in applicants for master’s and doctoral programs from fall 2019 to fall 2020, and are reporting an even bigger increase so far in this application cycle, according to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health. One reason is what Laura Magaña, the CEO of the association, called ‘the Fauci effect,’ after the now-famous U.S. health official Anthony Fauci.”
USA Today—Emissions Enigma, Mask Scofflaw’s Dare, Ammon Bundy Saga: News From Around Our 50 States
“According to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, there was an 20% increase in applications to master’s in public health programs for the current academic year. That’s among the more than 100 schools and public health programs that use the common application — a single admissions application form that students can send to multiple schools.”
Associated Press—In Midst of Pandemic, Loyola Launches Public Health Degree
“According to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, there was an 20% increase in applications to master’s in public health programs for the current academic year. That’s among the more than 100 schools and public health programs that use the common application — a single admissions application form that students can send to multiple schools.”
US News & World Report—In Midst of Pandemic, Loyola Launches Public Health Degree
“According to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, there was an 20% increase in applications to master’s in public health programs for the current academic year. That’s among the more than 100 schools and public health programs that use the common application — a single admissions application form that students can send to multiple schools.”
New Orleans City Business—In Midst of Pandemic, Loyola Launches Public Health Degree
“According to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, there was an 20% increase in applications to master’s in public health programs for the current academic year. That’s among the more than 100 schools and public health programs that use the common application — a single admissions application form that students can send to multiple schools.”
Hammond Daily Star—In Midst of Pandemic, Loyola Launches Public Health Degree
“According to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, there was an 20% increase in applications to master’s in public health programs for the current academic year. That’s among the more than 100 schools and public health programs that use the common application — a single admissions application form that students can send to multiple schools.”
PR Newswire—CUNY SPH to be Honored with ASPPH Award for Outstanding Community Service
“At its 2021 Annual Meeting this month, the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) will present the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) with the Harrison C. Spencer Award for Outstanding Community Service. The prestigious award was created to honor Dr. Spencer, a pioneer in public health with a long-standing commitment to principles of social justice with a focus on community engagement to address the social determinants of health.”
EurekAlert—CUNY SPH to be Honored with ASPPH Award for Outstanding Community Service
“At its 2021 Annual Meeting this month, the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) will present the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) with the Harrison C. Spencer Award for Outstanding Community Service. The prestigious award was created to honor Dr. Spencer, a pioneer in public health with a long-standing commitment to principles of social justice with a focus on community engagement to address the social determinants of health.”
Student Assembly of the State University of New York —Interest in Public Health Among Students Increase as the Pandemic Continues
“The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, all in all, witnessed a 20% increase in applications for master’s in public health programs across over 100 schools that use the common application, a single admission application submitted to multiple universities.”
Huntington Herald Dispatch—West Virginia Sees Increase in Enrollment in Graduate Programs
“The Associated Press reported in November that public health programs across the United States have seen a surge in enrollment despite the pandemic. There was a 20% increase in applications to master’s in public health programs for the 2020-21 academic year, to nearly 40,000, according to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, the AP wrote.”
PR Week—The Vaccine Project Newsletter: Moving the Needle on Vaccine Confidence— and Healthcare Equity
“An hour-long webinar on communication strategies to build confidence and trust in COVID-19 vaccines is available from the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health. Partners in the effort include the American Public Health Association and the de Beaumont Foundation.”
Medical Xpress—The Public Health Employment Picture: Are Graduates Meeting the Demands of the Workforce?
“In a study to gain understanding of the future public health workforce, researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH), conducted a large-scale analysis of the first employment outcomes of public health graduates and found that 78 percent were employed including 5 percent employed in fellowships and internships.”
EurekAlert— The Public Health Employment Picture: Are Graduates Meeting the Demands of the Workforce?
“In a study to gain understanding of the future public health workforce, researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH), conducted a large-scale analysis of the first employment outcomes of public health graduates and found that 78 percent were employed including 5 percent employed in fellowships and internships.”
Florida Trend—Coronavirus Spurs Students to Seek Public Health Degrees
“Public health programs that use the common application for admissions reported a 20 percent increase in applications to master’s in public health programs for the 2020-21 academic year, according to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health.”
Tampa Bay Times—Coronavirus Spurs Huge Rise in Students Seeking Public Health Degrees
“Public health programs that use the common application for admissions reported a 20 percent increase in applications to master’s in public health programs for the 2020-21 academic year, according to the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health.”
Creators Syndicate—Finding a New Way to Look at the New Year
“According to an Associated Press and Kaiser Health Network report, as the coronavirus has swept through the country, ‘Public health programs in the United States have seen a surge in enrollment … (as) a new generation is entering the field.’ As reported by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, there has been a 20% increase in applications to master’s in public health programs.”
Infectious Disease Special Edition— Antibiotic Use High During ED and Observational Hospital Visits
“‘With the threat of antibiotic resistance in mind, it is important to closely examine antibiotic prescribing habits in many care settings to create appropriate antibiotic stewardship plans,’ commented Leigh Ellyn Preston, DrPH, an Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health/CDC public health fellow in the CDC’s Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion.”