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MPH Students, Alum & Faculty Present at UConn’s 2026 Health Equity Research Symposium
On March 26, UConn’s 2026 Health Equity Research Symposium & Poster Session brought together students, faculty, researchers, and community partners to explore how collaboration and applied frameworks can drive meaningful progress toward health equity. Rooted in the theme “Rooted in Connection: Co‑Creating Equity Through Collaboration,” the symposium emphasized translating equity principles into action across research,...Continue reading→
Careers in Public Health & Healthcare Event
Register here: https://shorturl.at/gOCNy The UConn Department of Public Health Sciences and Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills invite students from all majors to connect over lunch while discussing current public health topics and exploring future career paths. 📍 Lunch and drinks provided 🤝 Meet students interested in health careers 💡 Learn about public health...Continue reading→
What Is Applied Public Health?
What “Applied” Really Means Within Our Program Public health careers in the 21st century demand proficiency interprofessional collaboration, encompassing skills relevant to system-level strategies addressing health within the context of our environment and social structures. Our program’s distinct concentration on Interprofessional Public Health Practice brings medical, dental, social work, law, pharmacy and public health students together...Continue reading→
Proud to see the impact of mentorship in action at @uconnhealth 💙
This past week, MPH alumni Raquel Rosa and Chelsea Erem joined a meaningful milestone event celebrating the conclusion of a 10-week program within the Cato T. Laurencin Mentoring Programs.
Through this initiative, UConn Health students mentored high school students from Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (HMTCA) and Princeton Technical High.
During their visit, students explored UConn Health through:
- A guided campus tour
- Student and faculty research presentations
- Hands-on experience in the simulation lab
- Opportunities to connect with current UConn Health students
#PublicHealth #MPHAlumni #MentorshipMatters #UConnHealth #HartfordCT #FutureLeaders
This week, our admin team and graduate assistants stepped out of the classroom and into the community.
They volunteered at Gather55, a restaurant where every meal helps fight food insecurity and bring people together. From prepping in the kitchen to serving meals and supporting guests, they experienced public health in action—meeting people where they are and supporting initiatives that create real impact.
Opportunities like this reflect our program’s commitment to building partnerships, promoting wellness as a fundamental right, and engaging meaningfully with the communities we serve.
💙 Thank you to @gather55restaraunt and @handsonhartford for the opportunity to give back
#UConnMPH #PublicHealthInAction #CommunityHealth #HealthEquity #ServiceLearning #HartfordCT #FuturePublicHealthLeaders
Your Dose of Public Health is our new Linkedin Newsletter. You will be able to look at UConn’s Department of Public Health Sciences, featuring student stories, faculty research, program updates, and more.
See what we’re working on and where public health can take you.
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Warmer days = giving back 💛
We need your help with donating the items below!
Clothing
Non-perishable food
Hygiene products
and more
We’re working with @handsonhartford + @ciri_ct + Officer Barrett at the Hartford Police Dept. to get these items directly into the community where they’re needed most.
➡️ Swipe to see how you can donate
🔗 Learn more: link in bio
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Which public health issue matters most to you?
Our MPH students tackled:
✔️ Birth control access
✔️ Chronic disease & cancer
✔️ Health equity for farmworkers
💡 See how research turns into real-world change.
#PublicHealthMatters #MPH #UConnHealth
Our Public Health students showcased their passion and purpose as they presented powerful research at the poster session. Check out some the moments captured last Friday.
#PublicHealth #Research #UConnStudents
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make. 💙
Commencement marked a powerful milestone as our graduates crossed the stage and stepped into the next chapter as public health leaders. Your passion, resilience, and commitment to improving communities inspire us every day.
Furthermore, students, their mentors, and families gathered to celebrate their hard work for the grad dinner. We were proud to recognize students for their academic achievements and significant contributions to public health.
Stay tuned for more highlights and photos from our poster session!
@uconnhealth @uconn
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