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We are a diverse community of public health leaders committed to helping communities thrive.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health was the first fully accredited school of public health in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with alumni who are leaders in the field. A member of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health, Pitt Public Health consistently ranks among the top five schools of public health in funding from the National Institutes of Health.

05/28/2026

This month's staff highlight is Helen Chen!

Helen serves as Academic Administrator for the Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science, where she supports students, faculty and academic programs across the department.

Helen enjoys the variety her role offers and the opportunity to connect with people each day. Whether she is assisting students, coordinating academic processes or supporting faculty, she helps ensure the department’s programs run smoothly.

Outside of work, Helen enjoys spending time with her family, exploring Pittsburgh and traveling. She recently visited Japan, where she explored several cities and experienced the country’s rich culture and history.

Thank you, Helen, for all you do to support our Pitt Public Health community!

05/12/2026

Irving Zhang, a senior mechanical engineering student, painted the Pitt Public Health building as part of the SA0120 Painting Studio course. For this project, students were tasked with researching a Pittsburgh building to uncover and tell the story of its unique identity. Irving chose this site not only for its striking modernist lines but for its monumental role in global health.

"Spending time in the public health building, I've noticed that whenever I go to class, we pass through the lobby and see all the equipment used for chemistry and medical research," Irving said. "There are also beautiful paintings on the wall that show the history of the polio vaccine and the public health department. It’s really interesting."

Through her work, Irving captured the transition from "surviving through technology" to "liberation through the vaccine," bridging the gap between cold structure and human triumph.

05/11/2026

This past fall, Pitt Public Health concluded our second annual Staff Committee Give-Back Campaign, raising just over $2,000 to support benevolent care for Reformed Presbyterian Home, a nonprofit organization that provides a supportive living environment to older adults in the region.

“I am proud to support this effort, both personally and as the Staff Committee chair,” said David Arndt, IT manager. “The importance of supporting our local community cannot be overstated.”

Read more at publichealth.pitt.edu/giveback

05/08/2026

We're celebrating this year's winners of our teaching awards. Thank you for everything❣️

Megan Marron, PhD, assistant professor of epidemiology, is the 2026 James L. Craig Endowed Excellence in Education Award recipient, for exceptional teaching and mentoring of graduate students.

Miranda Yaver, PhD, assistant professor of health policy and management, has been named the recipient of the Bernard D. Goldstein Undergraduate Public Health Teaching Award, which recognizes excellence in teaching in the Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) program.

Read what nominating students said about them at https://www.publichealth.pitt.edu/news/marron-and-yaver-recognized-excellence-public-health-teaching-and-mentorship-0

05/06/2026

We're so impressed with the amazing work of our BSPH students!

2025-26 Service-Learning hours, by the numbers:
10,700 - total hours completed by our graduating seniors
295 - number of hours shared with community partners
920 - most hours completed in one month
5,300 - total hours completed in 25-26 academic year
563 - average number of hours completed each month

Learn more about the program at publichealth.pitt.edu/academics/bachelors-program

05/05/2026

A $500,000 planned gift from the estate of Calvin Shrader (BUS ’52) will help trainees and early-career investigators working with the Center for Aging and Population Health (CAPH) develop novel ideas and test new approaches, which can lead to major advances in how we support healthy aging.

Read more about the Calvin Shrader CAPH Endowment, a legacy gift advancing the future of aging research, https://www.publichealth.pitt.edu/news/legacy-gift-advances-future-aging-research.

05/04/2026

Congratulations to our newest Pitt Public Health graduates! 🎓
We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see the difference you’ll make in building a healthier world.

We also celebrate the families, friends and loved ones who supported you along the way.

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated staff and faculty who made this day so special, and to our inspiring speaker, Chris DeCardy of The Heinz Endowments.

Take a look at a few highlights from Saturday’s celebration. More photos will be shared soon!

04/30/2026

Meet Linda Adodoadji, Data Scientist and Training Coordinator at University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, where she supports maternal and child health and reproductive justice research through data collection, program evaluation, training coordination and student support.

This year, Linda reached an exciting milestone by publishing her first research manuscript as lead author, examining factors associated with COVID-19 maternal vaccination and intent to vaccinate children in a postpartum cohort.

Outside of work, Linda loves spending time with her two younger sisters. Their favorite adventures include trying new restaurants, going to concerts and enjoying beach days together.

We’re grateful to have Linda as part of the Pitt Public Health community!

04/29/2026

The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health is proud to welcome Chris DeCardy, president of The Heinz Endowments, as the keynote speaker for our 2026 graduation ceremony.

Through his leadership, The Heinz Endowments has advanced work that strengthens communities, expands opportunity and promotes health and well being across our region.

We are honored to have him join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates and recognize the next generation of public health leaders.

Read more about our commencement speaker: https://www.publichealth.pitt.edu/news/chris-decardy-named-2026-pitt-public-health-graduation-speaker
Graduation ceremony information: https://www.publichealth.pitt.edu/student-life/graduation-ceremony

📸: Josh Franzos for The Heinz Endowments

04/28/2026

Congratulations to Pitt’s Bioethics Bowl team on an outstanding national finish!

The University of Pittsburgh team earned second place at the 2026 National Bioethics Bowl, advancing undefeated through four rounds before a close championship finish.

The annual competition brings together undergraduate students from across the country to debate ethical questions in medicine, biotechnology and health care, requiring thoughtful analysis, strong communication and collaboration under pressure.

We’re proud to celebrate this remarkable achievement and the students whose hard work brought Pitt to the national stage!

Read more about the competition and Pitt’s impressive run here: https://www.publichealth.pitt.edu/news/pitt-takes-second-2026-national-bioethics-bowl

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