UC Berkeley Online Master of Public Health

UC Berkeley Online Master of Public Health In response to the global shortage of trained public health professionals, the UC Berkeley School of Public Health offers a Masters in Public Health online.

The UC Berkeley School of Public Health’s Online Master of Public Health is a 27-month program designed for working professionals that prepares them for rapid career growth. As the first School of Public Health west of the Mississippi, the UC Berkeley School of Public Health continues to provide leadership in research, higher education, and service. This broad-based approach to public health can only be experienced at a place like Berkeley, the premiere public university in the world, where intellectual resources enable the school to pursue a truly interdisciplinary approach to public health. This high-touch program enables mid-career professionals to continue their full-time jobs while earning an M.P.H. from one of the world’s leading universities. Terms of Use

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Big news for road safety: California Office of Traffic Safety has awarded SafeTREC $4.94 million to support new efforts ...
12/09/2025

Big news for road safety: California Office of Traffic Safety has awarded SafeTREC $4.94 million to support new efforts to make California streets safer for everyone. 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️

This funding will go toward crucial programs including:
✅ Community-based pedestrian & bicycle safety initiatives
✅ Complete-Streets safety assessments to reduce deadly crashes on shared roads
✅ Enhanced data tools & crash data mapping — so communities and policymakers can make smarter, evidence-based decisions

Said director Julia Griswold, "“We are proud to partner with the California Office of Traffic Safety to advance safety for all road users." 🙌 https://publichealth.berkeley.edu/articles/news/safetrec-receives-grant-from-california-ots

Projects will enhance traffic data collection and analysis, advance the Safe System Approach, and improve active transportation in communities.

Urgent Action Needed: Protect Public Health Professional DegreesThe Department of Education’s newly proposed definition ...
12/04/2025

Urgent Action Needed: Protect Public Health Professional Degrees

The Department of Education’s newly proposed definition of “professional degrees" under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) excludes public health degrees such as the MPH and DrPH, as well as several other health professions degrees. This change could restrict access to critical federal loan support, posing significant consequences for students, academic institutions, and the nation’s public health workforce.

Visit ASPPH/TIPH’s Call-To-Action document to learn how you can get involved:
TIPH.co/talkingpoints

Jason Corburn (Professor, Public Health/City and Regional Planning) and Daniel E. Zoughbie (Center for Global Health Del...
12/04/2025

Jason Corburn (Professor, Public Health/City and Regional Planning) and Daniel E. Zoughbie (Center for Global Health Delivery, Diplomacy and Economics) are authors on the UC Berkeley 2025 holiday book list. Whether you’re shopping for a die‑hard fiction lover, a policy wonk, a history buff or the friend who insists they “only read nonfiction,” there’s something here for every reader!
https://ow.ly/wyG450XAZPc

Whether you’re shopping for a die‑hard fiction lover or a policy wonk, this year’s collection of new books by the Berkeley community is as wide‑ranging and surprising as ever.

AI companion chatbots are raising serious mental health concerns for teens, with manipulative designs and even links to ...
12/02/2025

AI companion chatbots are raising serious mental health concerns for teens, with manipulative designs and even links to youth su***de. For Fox 13, UC Berkeley bioethicist Jodi Halpern warns the danger comes from “manipulative techniques to have the youth use it too much,” including flattery and irregular rewards. On KQED, she also urges parents to watch teens closely as CharacterAI bans users under 18, noting “they might feel like their best friend just died.”
Fox 13 interview: https://ow.ly/UjL650XAQxp
KQED story: https://ow.ly/xXbC50XAQxn

A UC Berkeley bioethics professor warns that kids may be susceptible to self-harm or su***de when Character.AI bans youth under 18 from using its chatbots this month.

UC Berkeley Public Health professors Josh Apte (Environmental Health Sciences/Department of Civil and Environmental Engi...
11/25/2025

UC Berkeley Public Health professors Josh Apte (Environmental Health Sciences/Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering) and William Jagust (Neuroscience/Public Health) are among UC Berkeley's most-cited researchers. 🔬👏

https://ow.ly/jB6g50XxLRP

Clarivate's 2025 Highly Cited Researcher list: https://ow.ly/ZUpV50XxLRL

This year’s rankings from Clarivate recognize 288 UC scientists as among the most influential thinkers in their fields.

Accidental overdoses from drugs like fentanyl are now one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., making low-barrier...
11/24/2025

Accidental overdoses from drugs like fentanyl are now one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., making low-barrier access more critical than ever. A new study found that unlocked naloxone boxes in Michigan helped deliver over 24,000 doses in one year.

The study was led by Shelley Facente, assistant adjunct professor of Community Health Sciences at UC Berkeley School of Public Health, and the nonprofit Harm Reduction Michigan (HRMI). Said Facente, “One of our conclusions was that a more data-driven approach to box placement would increase naloxone access in areas of highest need, and improve racial equity for this intervention."

https://ow.ly/Icw250Xx9NL

A new UC Berkeley / HRMI study evaluated a novel method of making naloxone more accessible to people who need it throughout the state of Michigan.

What happens when rising seas threaten toxic sites along our coasts? A study from UC Berkeley, UCLA, and the nonprofit C...
11/21/2025

What happens when rising seas threaten toxic sites along our coasts? A study from UC Berkeley, UCLA, and the nonprofit Climate Central shows that thousands of hazardous facilities could face flooding by 2100—putting socially vulnerable communities at greatest risk.

“Coastal communities, including underserved groups, that are working to fortify their resilience to climate change need access to critical data and resources to plan for the future,” said Rachel Morello-Frosch, UC Berkeley professor of environmental health sciences and senior author for the study.

https://ow.ly/gM5w50XuV1L

Clean-up sites as well as facilities handling industrial pollutants could pose serious threats to public health and neighboring communities.

This week we feature Impact Fellow Rishi Manchanda, CEO of HealthBegins and a national leader in advancing health equity...
11/20/2025

This week we feature Impact Fellow Rishi Manchanda, CEO of HealthBegins and a national leader in advancing health equity. A physician, author, and policy innovator, he pioneered the “Upstreamist” model, addressing social and structural drivers of health, and has dedicated his career to improving care for marginalized communities.

Read more about our Impact Fellows: https://ow.ly/i53150XnteG

The UC Berkeley Public Health Social Impact team presents two exciting opportunities for UC Berkeley students to dive in...
11/18/2025

The UC Berkeley Public Health Social Impact team presents two exciting opportunities for UC Berkeley students to dive into rural health and policymaking this Spring!

The $50 billion Rural Health Transformation program (https://ow.ly/q80q50XtLY0) is reshaping health across rural America. This spring, the UCBPH Social Impact team is hosting two exciting opportunities for students to explore rural health and get hands-on policy experience. Meet decision-makers, develop solutions, and compete for prizes! No prior experience in policy or rural health is required. Participation in one or both of the opportunities is welcome.
Want to learn more? Join info sessions on Dec 3 or Dec 8: https://ow.ly/AgwZ50XtLXQ

Field Trip to Sacramento - Jan 13, 2026. Travel to Sacramento to meet with policymakers and learn about California’s rural health priorities. Travel support provided! Eligibility: UCBPH graduate students. Register by December 19: https://ow.ly/JsHI50XtLXL

Rural Health Policy Hackathon - Mar 13-16, 2026. Team up to research, design, and pitch a bold policy solution to a pressing rural health challenge. Finalists compete for $6,000 in cash prizes! Eligibility: Any UC Berkeley students. Register by January 31: https://ow.ly/Y9fV50XtLXS
More info on the hackathon: https://ow.ly/41Rt50XtLXR

🌍 After 40 years of global impact, Dr. Art Reingold is stepping back — but his legacy is just getting started. UC Berkel...
11/17/2025

🌍 After 40 years of global impact, Dr. Art Reingold is stepping back — but his legacy is just getting started. UC Berkeley Public Health is launching the Reingold Institute for Global Health to carry forward his work in infectious disease, equity, and mentorship. Backed by a $1.5M gift from alum Sue Desmond-Hellman and her husband Nick Hellmann, MD, the Institute will train future public health leaders in a collaboration between UC Berkeley and UCSF. 🎉
https://ow.ly/9Orv50Xt7GA

The vision for the institute is to translate interdisciplinary research into policy, practice, and impact, along with advancing Berkeley’s educational mission.

11/13/2025

This week we feature Impact Fellow Sarita Mohanty, president and CEO of The SCAN Foundation. A physician and health equity leader, she champions bold, community-centered approaches to aging and care, leveraging philanthropy, partnerships, and social impact investing to improve health systems and expand equitable solutions for older adults.
More on our Impact Fellows: https://ow.ly/xyx450Xo8GC

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