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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.

07/31/2025

Congratulations, Pitt Public Health students!! 🤩

In partnership with the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health the 14th year of the Pittsburgh Summer Institute has concluded. Nine graduate students with the institute worked with programs across the Health Department. These graduate interns developed education and outreach materials, performed data collection, analysis and reporting, created interactive public facing reports, and formed policies.

Their work has helped to further programmatic understanding of the health landscape in Allegheny County and provided useful informational tools for the public. Thank you so much to all of our 2025 PSI Interns!

07/24/2025

We’re excited to celebrate Dr. Tiffany Gary-Webb, professor of epidemiology and associate director of the Center for Health Equity at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, who was named the first-ever recipient of the American Diabetes Association's Dr. Felicia Hill-Briggs Health Equity Trailblazer in Diabetes Award! 🏆

This national award honors health professionals from underrepresented groups who are working to break down barriers in diabetes care. It also carries forward the inspiring legacy of Dr. Felicia Hill-Briggs, a lifelong advocate for those most impacted by chronic disease.

Dr. Gary-Webb has spent her career advancing equity in chronic disease prevention and care—especially in resource-limited communities. Please join us in applauding her impactful work and this well-deserved recognition! 💙

07/23/2025

🎉 Our Public Health Science Academy students truly shined last week! Sixteen rising juniors and seniors from local high schools wrapped up their four-week public health journey by presenting their research at a celebratory closing event.

Special congratulations to Milo Rent and Hritika Basu, rising juniors from Pittsburgh SciTech, who were selected as the inaugural recipients of the Justin Reid Ehrenwerth Emerging Scholar Award, through the Jewish Healthcare Foundation. Their project explored water justice in Pittsburgh’s low-income older neighborhoods.

We can’t wait to see how they grow as researchers through their yearlong water quality project with Three Rivers Waterkeeper. 💧👏

Read more: https://www.publichealth.pitt.edu/news/public-health-science-academy-students-shine

07/15/2025

One Health, one vision: a healthier, more connected Pennsylvania.

Pitt Public Health convened the first annual PA One Health Consortium in Harrisburg last month—bringing together nearly 100 experts to tackle the challenges at the intersection of human, animal and environmental health.

Read more: https://www.publichealth.pitt.edu/news/consortium-connections-one-health-spotlight

07/08/2025

🚨 Big news from Pitt Public Health!
We’re launching a new Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health Education, Science, and Practice—with a mission to train the next generation of public health leaders working to improve outcomes for birthing people, children and families.

One of the center’s first initiatives is a flexible, equity-driven MCH training program open to graduate students and postdocs across the University of Pittsburgh.

⭐️ Launching fall 2025
⭐️ Three customizable tracks: short-, medium-, and long-term
⭐️ Combines research + real-world community practice
⭐️ Tuition support or stipends available

Interested in making an impact in maternal and child health? Reach out to Dr. Theresa Chapple at tchapple@pitt.edu to learn more.

06/30/2025

Infectious Diseases and Microbiology Chair and Professor Suresh Kuchipudi is working to understand how avian flu intersects with animals, humans and the environment. Read more in Research Matters. https://www.pitt.edu/research-matters/understanding-diseases-avian-flu-possible

06/27/2025

The Jewish Healthcare Foundation advances healthcare innovation, advocacy, collaboration, and education to improve population health.

06/26/2025

06/23/2025

Before June wraps up, we’re shining our monthly staff spotlight on Jess Sikora!

As Executive Assistant to Dean Lichtveld, Jess plays a key role in keeping things running smoothly at Pitt Public Health. She’s been with the University of Pittsburgh for nearly 21 years, beginning her journey at the Epidemiology Data Center. After holding various roles across campus, she came full circle returning to the school in 2022.

Outside of work, Jess is an avid traveler who has checked all 50 states off her list!

Thank you, Jess, for all you do for our school! 🌟

06/18/2025

We’re pleased to welcome 25 students to the 2025 Pitt Public Health Undergraduate Scholars Program! This summer, they’ll dive into public health through hands-on learning and research alongside dedicated mentors.

Join us in welcoming them to Pitt Public Health!

Photo credit: John Altdorfer

06/18/2025

Project ALL STAR brought together students from Pitt’s health sciences schools to collaborate with Special Olympics PA, collecting data to evaluate how the organization impacts athlete well-being.

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One of the top-ranked schools of public health in the U.S., the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health was the first fully accredited school of public health in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with alumni who are among the leaders in their fields. A member of the Association of Schools of Public Health, Pitt Public Health consistently ranks in the top five among schools of public health in National Institutes of Health funding received. Pitt Public Health is a leader in research related to women’s health, HIV/AIDS, and human genetics, among others.