🎓 MPH Alumni Spotlight: Mayra Vasquez
A proud UConn MPH alum (Class of December 2025), Mayra shares how the MPH program prepared her for her current role. Along with the mentors who made a lasting impact on her academic journey.
This is just a sneak peek 👀 Her full interview drops on YouTube next week, so be sure to subscribe to get notified.
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@uconnaphs
Interested in learning more about the UConn MPH?
- Sign up for a virtual info session: link in bio
- Or join us for an in-person Public Health 101 session: link in bio
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UConn Waterbury
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
12:30 – 1:45 PM
Room 203
Panelists:
Dr. Angela Bermudez – Public Health Sciences
Dr. Mayte Restrepo – Public Health Sciences
Dr. Anna-Michelle McSorley – Allied Health Sciences
This session will focus on how public health research and practice directly support and strengthen communities, with examples rooted in real-world impact.
Register for this session: https://shorturl.at/2oVcw
Or sign up in our bio
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Starting off tabling this year with new swag...Can you spot it? 👀
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Some other places we`ll be in this semester:
UConn Waterbury
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
12:30 – 1:45 PM
Room 203
UConn Hartford
Thursday, February 19, 2026
12:30 – 1:45 PM
HTB 216
UConn Storrs
Thursday, February 26, 2026
12:30 – 1:45 PM
SU 104
More information in our bio
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Can`t attend our in person events? Sign up for a virtual infosession in our bio
Join us for a Public Health 101 class session and see how your career path; whether it`s engineering, biology, or beyond can align with public health!
Public health needs students from every major.
✔ Learn what public health really is
✔ Discover how your background connects
✔ Hear directly from current MPH students
✔ Ask questions, meet faculty & professionals
✔ Snacks and drinks provided
Thinking about grad school? Curious about public health? Just exploring your options?
This session is for you.
Locations
UConn Waterbury
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
12:30 – 1:45 PM
Room 203
UConn Hartford
Thursday, February 19, 2026
12:30 – 1:45 PM
HTB 216
UConn Storrs
Thursday, February 26, 2026
12:30 – 1:45 PM
SU 104
Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/S0T9t
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We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a series of information sessions to provide detailed insights into our Master of Public Health program. During these sessions, you will have the opportunity to explore the diverse field of public health and engage directly with the program director. You’ll also be able to ask questions, participate in discussions, and gain a deeper understanding of the unique advantages of UConn’s curriculum.
We will be holding three virtual info sessions on the following dates:
Monday, January 26th, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
Register for dates in our bio.
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Clean air is a public health issue and UConn is leading the way.
The UConn Indoor Air Quality Initiative is a cross-disciplinary project co-directed by Marina Creed, APRN, and Dr. Misti Levy Zamora. This initiative protects public health through affordable, science-backed solutions. The project centers on the DIY air purifier made of a box fan and MERV-13 filters that remove 99% of airborne viruses and pollutants for a fraction of the cost of commercial units. While the project began as a way to protect vulnerable populations from COVID-19, our joint leadership has scaled it into a statewide public health movement.
Backed by an $11.5 million state investment, this initiative is now bringing cleaner air to public school classrooms across Connecticut, pairing community-led STEM education with real-world public health impact.
Because everyone deserves clean air—especially where kids learn.
▶️Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/KkC9F-wSHtk?si=bSJ10m-CDZowtUAh
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More about the Department of Public Health Sciences: https://health.uconn.edu/public-health-sciences/
UConn Air Quality Initiative: https://indoorairquality.initiative.uconn.edu/
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❓Thinking about applying to the UConn Master of Public Health program?
Here are answers to some of the most common questions we receive from prospective students.
For more FAQs visit here: https://shorturl.at/Lh0mm
What are some questions you have about our program? Comment below 👇
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👀 Sneak Peek Alert
What does an MPH look like beyond the classroom? We followed Mayra Vasquez, UConn MPH alum, through a day on the job to see public health in action.
From career advice to real-world impact, this is just a preview of what’s coming.
▶️ Stay tuned for the full feature and subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch the full story.
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Subscribe here:https://www.youtube.com/@uconnaphs
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