Public Health Students of African Descent at the University of Michigan

Public Health Students of African Descent at the University of Michigan PHSAD is a graduate student organization at the School of Public Health committed to creating and fostering a sense of community

PHSAD is the oldest student organization at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. PHSAD strives to create an atmosphere wherein academic and professional excellence can coincide with the interests of populations of African descent. We strive to disseminate and exchange information regarding the concerns of marginalized groups in the field of Public Health and to serve as a network and support system for educational and professional purposes. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PHSAD

Welcome back, PHSAD fam! 🤎 We hope everyone had a restful fall break 😴 As we ease back into the semester, join us this S...
10/15/2025

Welcome back, PHSAD fam! 🤎 We hope everyone had a restful fall break 😴 As we ease back into the semester, join us this Spooktober for a cozy movie night! 🎥👻
Vote below for which movie we should watch! 🍿

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Join PHSAD as we contribute to this event to raise awareness about breast canc...
10/06/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Join PHSAD as we contribute to this event to raise awareness about breast cancer and support those impacted. Check out our bio for the sign up to volunteer. 💕🤎

Want to help but need a ride? Check the GroupMe for carpool details!

Thank you to everyone who came to our Virtual Snack & Learn yesterday! We are happy to share that our next one will be M...
09/23/2025

Thank you to everyone who came to our Virtual Snack & Learn yesterday! We are happy to share that our next one will be Monday, October 6th from 4:15 pm to 5:00 pm on zoom! We will be exploring how to effectively leverage AI in professional, academic, and creative settings with Professor Patrick Barry, Clinical Assistant Professor at Michigan Law and Director of Digital Academic Initiatives. Invite your friends, bring a snack, and check out our bio for the rsvp link! 🖤🤖

Join PHSAD for a virtual Snack & Learn with HMP alum Dr. Darla Bishop next Monday, September 22nd at 4:30 pm! Bring a sn...
09/15/2025

Join PHSAD for a virtual Snack & Learn with HMP alum Dr. Darla Bishop next Monday, September 22nd at 4:30 pm! Bring a snack and get ready to learn practical tools and strategies for managing student loans and personal finances with confidence. This event will be held on zoom and check out the link in our bio to rsvp! 💰

Come join PHSAD for a game night tomorrow, September 11th, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in SPH 1 Cornely Community Room! Brin...
09/10/2025

Come join PHSAD for a game night tomorrow, September 11th, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in SPH 1 Cornely Community Room! Bring your friends and some games and get ready to play, eat, and meet the fam! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎲🃏🖤

Happy Tuesday! 🤓 We hope the semester is off to a great start!! This Friday from 3–5 PM, PHSAD is hosting a social hour ...
09/09/2025

Happy Tuesday! 🤓 We hope the semester is off to a great start!! This Friday from 3–5 PM, PHSAD is hosting a social hour at Coratti’s Pizzeria. Come relax, connect with familiar and new faces, and end the week on a good note. We can’t wait to see you there! 🍕🥰

Hey PHSAD Family! Join us for our last event of semester for a screening of “One of Them Days” featuring Keke Palmer and...
04/16/2025

Hey PHSAD Family! Join us for our last event of semester for a screening of “One of Them Days” featuring Keke Palmer and SZA! We hope to see you all next Wednesday in Cornely for fun and fellowship! 🎥🍿✨

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to our 38th Annual Health Equity Conference and Night of Excellence Gala! We h...
04/07/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to our 38th Annual Health Equity Conference and Night of Excellence Gala! We had such an amazing time hearing from our guest speakers, diving into our case study, and overall learning from each other. We look forward to continuing to fellowship and connect with others when striving to fight for global health equity in research and practice! 🖤❤️💚

🚨PHSAD’s 38th Health Equity Conference & Gala is only 3 DAYS AWAY!🚨 Join us this Saturday for our Health Equity Conferen...
03/12/2025

🚨PHSAD’s 38th Health Equity Conference & Gala is only 3 DAYS AWAY!🚨

Join us this Saturday for our Health Equity Conference and Gala as we explore the intersections of Black racial identity, belonging, and cultural humility within the context of global public health research and practice. We have an amazing line-up of speakers as we are very excited for them to share their knowledge and expertise. Please register for both the conference and our gala via the link in our bio! Other important reminders:

Conference Date: 3/15/25
Conference Location: Michigan League (Hussey Room - 2nd Floor)
Conference Schedule:
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM — Opening Remarks & Welcome Address
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM — Keynote Speaker/ Question & Answer Session
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM — Morning Break & Networking
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Lighting talks
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM — Lunch & Networking
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM — Panel (Q&A style)
2:20 PM - 3:20 PM — Reflective & Positionality Workshop
3:20 PM - 3:30 PM — Closing Remarks

Gala Date: 3/15/25
Gala Location: University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA)
Gala Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm



Join us for Heart Beats: Silent Disco & Health Fair! Engage in our silent disco with music by DJ YungD and DJ Koko, show...
03/12/2025

Join us for Heart Beats: Silent Disco & Health Fair! Engage in our silent disco with music by DJ YungD and DJ Koko, showcasing a diverse mix of Hip-Hop, R&B, and Afrobeat songs. Choose your channel via wireless headphones, ensuring a personalized music and exercise experience. There will also be a healthy eating education segment, along with health screenings and other resources, highlighting the importance of diet in maintaining good heart health. We hope to see you there! 🎶✨🪩

Join PHSAD after our 38th Annual Health Equity Conference for our Night of Excellence Gala/Reception! Dinner will be pro...
03/10/2025

Join PHSAD after our 38th Annual Health Equity Conference for our Night of Excellence Gala/Reception! Dinner will be provided along with music and an opportunity to mix and mingle with the PHSAD community. Catering will be by Palm Palace and music will be by . Attire is business casual. We hope to see you there!

PHSAD proudly announces our 38th Annual Health Equity Conference: “Connecting Across Diaspora: Black Identity and Experi...
02/09/2025

PHSAD proudly announces our 38th Annual Health Equity Conference: “Connecting Across Diaspora: Black Identity and Experiences in Global Public Health Research and Practice”! It will be held in the Michigan League on Saturday March 15th, 2025. This conference aims to explore the intersections of Black racial identity, belonging, and cultural humility in community-based work within the context of global public health research and practice. We hope to see you all there!

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