University of Michigan School of Public Health

03/20/2026

Class of 2026 - Finding clarity in numbers and community

Michigan Public Health Biostatistics PhD student Liying Chen transforms clinical medicine experience into impactful public health research. Chen harnesses statistics, AI, and big data for cancer, mental health, and substance use, supported by a diverse community and renowned mentorship. https://myumi.ch/4mZNW

03/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported Michigan Public Health on Giving Blueday.

Your generosity strengthens students, research, and communities.

We are grateful. 💙
🔗 https://myumi.ch/w9EDW

03/18/2026

The 5–7 PM Challenge is live.

The top two University funds receiving the most gifts during this window will each unlock an additional $1,000.

Now is the perfect time to support the SPH Fund and help push it into the top two.

Make your gift during this challenge window and amplify your impact.

🔗 Give now: https://myumi.ch/w9EDW

03/18/2026

“Through your generosity, I am able to focus on learning, leading, and serving, rather than worrying about how to afford my education. Your support has empowered me to pursue meaningful internships and conduct research centered on maternal and child health initiatives, including addressing gaps in care for families in Ypsilanti. Your investment is shaping students like me into leaders committed to building a healthier, more sustainable future.”
— Fransisca Anozie

Philanthropy at Michigan Public Health does more than reduce financial pressure. It enables research, community engagement, and leadership development.

There is still time to support students like Fransisca on .
🔗 Make your gift: https://myumi.ch/w9EDW

03/18/2026

It’s Giving Blueday! 🎉

Today, your support helps Michigan Public Health students learn, lead, and prepare to serve communities everywhere.

✨ Special Challenge: Any first-time gift of $50 or more will be matched.

If you’ve been considering making your first gift, today is the perfect time to double your impact.

🔗 Make your gift now: https://myumi.ch/w9EDW

03/17/2026

Research shows: Extreme Risk Protection Orders and firearm restrictions in domestic violence cases help prevent intimate partner homicides. Learn how these evidence-based policies work—and why implementation matters—on Population Healthy.

Tune in: https://myumi.ch/9pzAX

Population Healthy is a weekly podcast that digs into the important public health topics that impact our everyday lives. Produced by the University of Michigan School of Public Health, the show brings together experts to discuss population health issues from a variety of perspectives—from the micr...

03/17/2026

Tomorrow is !

Support from donors allows Michigan Public Health students to focus on their education and fully engage in the student experience, from the classroom to the community.

Hear directly from our students about why this support matters.

🔗 Be ready to give tomorrow: https://myumi.ch/D82ew

03/13/2026

check-in with Erica Jansen, Assistant Professor of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Michigan School of Public Health: if you’re hoping a “sleep hack” (Sleepy Girl Mocktail, melatonin, magnesium, tart cherry juice, chamomile tea) will fix everything overnight… it probably won’t.

A few evidence-based shifts that can actually move the needle:

🍎 Healthy eating across the day (fruits/veggies, whole grains, lean proteins—especially fish—and dairy) to get sleep-supporting nutrients like magnesium, melatonin, tryptophan, and antioxidants

☕ Caffeine timing (it can stick around ~6 hours and still reduce sleep quality—even if you fall asleep fast). Energy drinks are a common culprit for students.

🍷 Alcohol earlier, if at all—it can make you sleepy at first but disrupt sleep quality, so happy hour beats late-night drinks for sleep.

🕘 Meal timing & regularity—late dinners and inconsistent schedules (including post-dinner snacks) can affect sleep.

Want to learn more? Erica Jansen teaches PUBHLTH417: Eat, Sleep, Analyze: The Interplay Of Sleep And Nutrition On Population Health. And check out her article, “Sleep 101: Why sleep is so important to your health”— https://myumi.ch/n1dX8

03/12/2026

In this thought-leadership blog from the University of Michigan School of Public Health assistant professor Erica Jansen outlines how sleep helps us stay healthy, how our diets impact sleep and the health impacts of daylight savings time.

03/11/2026

Giving Blueday is coming up on March 18.

It’s a day to support Michigan Public Health students and help make scholarships, hands-on learning, and leadership opportunities possible.

Mark your calendar and plan to join us next week. 💙

🔗 Learn more and give: https://myumi.ch/pV1RD

03/11/2026

NEW PODCAST: From the push-and-pull factors driving immigration to the ripple effects of deportation, William Lopez, Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, draws on research and stories from his books "Separated" and "Raiding the Heartland" to examine the trauma, community disruption, and lasting harm to children and families—including right here in Michigan.

Together with Sharon Kardia, Senior Associate Dean for Education at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, they dig into enforcement strategy, differences between urban and rural response, and how policy and politics shape the American immigration story. Plus: why the health and well-being of immigrant communities is a public health issue for all of us—and how everyday people can take action.

LISTEN: https://myumi.ch/NrwVV