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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→
Public Health Students at 2026 CPHA Conference
The department was strongly represented throughout the conference. Ten public health students presented a total of 14 posters, joined by MPH alumni and a current MPH student who delivered an oral presentation. Faculty and departmental researchers also contributed to the program, offering a range of presentations that provided valuable public health insights to the community. To...Continue reading→
Munch and Mingle: Let’s Talk Public Health
Register here Join the UConn Department of Public Health Sciences and Allied Health Sciences for a casual and engaging lunch event designed for students interested in health-related careers. This gathering creates a welcoming space to meet fellow students, share ideas, and explore how public health connects to many different health professions. During the event, students...Continue reading→
How the Public Health Practicum Prepares the Next Generation of Leaders
A hands-on, two-semester experience preparing students for real-world public health impact. Public health cannot be learned from a textbook alone. It requires real-world experience, community partnership, and a deep understanding of equity and ethics. The public health practicum bridges the gap between classroom learning and professional practice—giving students the opportunity to make a meaningful...Continue reading→
Six Reasons to Study Public Health in 2026
Public health is the scientific study of protecting and improving population health. While clinical professionals, such as physicians and nurses, treat individuals when they become ill, public health practitioners and experts develop strategies and practices to prevent those diseases in the first place. Public health is a growing field with a myriad of opportunities to thrive. In this post, we will talk...Continue reading→
Public Health Career Paths | UConn MPH Alumni Spotlight: Mayra’s Journey
What Does a Career in Public Health Really Look Like After Graduation? Public health has never been more essential than it is right now. From addressing health inequities and chronic disease to strengthening community-based care and supporting the medical system beyond hospital walls, public health professionals are helping shape healthier futures every day. For students...Continue reading→
Public Health 101: Empower Your Community
Public health is everywhere. It shapes the air we breathe, the food we eat, the policies that affect our daily lives, and the systems that keep communities healthy. And it needs people from all backgrounds. Whether you’re studying engineering, biology, psychology, business, environmental studies, or something completely different, Public Health 101 is designed to show...Continue reading→
MPH Information Sessions – Spring 2026
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...Continue reading→