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A year into the COVID-19 pandemic and our University of Michigan School of Public Health community continues to provide leadership to the most urgent needs facing the public. The newest frontier of COVID-19 response is vaccine development.
Notably, Epidemiology professor Arnold Monto currently serves as chair of the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC), a group that provides independent advice to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the development, authorization and licensure of vaccines to prevent COVID-19. On Friday, February 26, the VRBPAC voted to recommend FDA emergency use authorization of the single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, making it the third vaccine to be used in the fight against COVID-19 in the United States.
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From the Chief Development Officer |
Thank you for all that you do to contribute to the field of public health as well as the Michigan Public Health community. As our world navigates the COVID-19 pandemic, I am amazed at the way Michigan Public Health alumni are stepping up locally and across the country and the world. Thank you for working to make our world a healthier and more equitable place.
I’m also deeply grateful to our alumni for giving so generously during this time to our school. This year, more than 1,000 alumni have provided support to ensure that students have access to an SPH education and faculty have the resources they need to continue cutting-edge research. I hope that you will consider deepening your impact by giving a gift on Giving Blueday next week.
We appreciate you staying in touch. As an alumnus, you are connected to an accomplished network of almost 17,000 public health professionals in more than 130 countries. In May, a group of 600 new graduates will join you as members of the alumni network.
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Tony Wagener
Chief Development Officer
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Giving Blueday is March 10 - Join us!
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Class of 2021 - Alumni Welcome Messages |
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With plans to host a virtual graduation again this year, we would like your help congratulating the Class of 2021 and welcoming them into the Michigan Public Health alumni community.
There are more than 600 students graduating and joining you as alumni of the School of Public Health.
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Online Mentoring & Networking Platform |
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Join the 3,000+ members of the Michigan Public Health community on Public Health Connect, the School's exclusive online mentoring and networking platform. |
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This three-course series is taught by faculty-experts from across the School of Public Health and examines social, behavioral, economic, political, and structural factors that contribute to health inequalities, suggesting innovative ways to reduce disparities in health to achieve health equity.
Interested learners may enroll in the full series or single courses.
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NEW! Breastfeeding: Public Health Perspectives: Taught by the Department of Nutritional Sciences' Olivia Anderson, this course gives learners the opportunity to think about breastfeeding and its public health implications.
Learners will be introduced to relevant topics related to the public health perspectives of breastfeeding such as the maternal and child short- and long-term health benefits, economic and environmental impacts, the state of health profession curricula surrounding breastfeeding education, and breastfeeding practices of the LGBTQ+ community.
Explore and identify the barriers to successful breastfeeding practices and understand how adequate breastfeeding will impact population health.
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A Talk by Denise Fair and Malika Fair
Sponsored by: Health Management and Policy Department
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34th Annual Minority Health Equity Conference
Sponsored by: Public Health Students of African Descent (PHSAD)
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Annual Leadership Summit
Sponsored by:
Womxn in Health Leadership
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All events are free and open to alumni. |
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Season 3: Race, Inequity, and Closing the Health Gap
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Kwame McGlory, Master's student in Online Population and Health Sciences Degree Program, '22 |
"Although I love having that personal interaction with patients, I'm only helping one person at a time. With public health, you can help so many more people than you can moving from bedside to bedside."
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Anita Pandit, MS '16, Epidemiology
Senior Research Area Specialist, Michigan Precision Health
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"Diversity and representation are starting to matter a lot more, and the commitment to including non-white populations in the COVID-19 vaccine trials is proof."
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Connect with Your Department on LinkedIn
Want to connect and get involved with alumni from your department?
Follow to discover exclusive news, updates, and networking opportunities straight from our Michigan Public Health departments.
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Additional Resources
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Stay connected through live and recorded broadcasts of Michigan Public Health events.
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Improve your resume and grow your skills through webinars and self-paced online training.
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Stay current through new trainings, added monthly. Join our mailing list to stay up to date!
All University of Michigan alumni, students, faculty, and staff may earn free verified certificates in 200+ online courses. Gain new skills in python programming, successful negotiation, teaching, statistics, social justice, and more!
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Now, more than ever, the need for public health professionals skilled at tackling complex health issues is undeniable.
The online master's degrees in Population and Health Sciences degrees from Michigan Public Health can help learners access the skills and knowledge they desire - from wherever they're located.
The 100% online Master of Public Health and Master of Science programs allow working professionals to gain a broad, foundational knowledge in the field of public health through a generalist curriculum.
The final deadline to apply for the Fall 2021 start is June 15.
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University of Michigan School of Public Health
Office of Development and Alumni Engagement
734-764-8093
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