Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health

12/16/2025

Srikrithi Krishnan, MPH, MBA, University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions alum and ASPPH TIPH Ambassador (2023–2024), reflects on how ARIE would have supported her MPH journey and how she plans to use it moving forward in her career as a public health professional.

ARIE is the IDEA Institute’s cutting-edge, equity-focused chatbot. Whether you’re exploring pedagogy, designing curriculum, or preparing for CEPH accreditation, ARIE offers timely, reliable support and is continually evolving, with new resources added regularly.

Chat with ARIE and experience the future of public health learning: https://aspph.org/our-work/idea-institute/arie/

12/15/2025

Will you be joining the 2026 ? On Wednesday, March 18 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, we are offering four (optional) skill-building workshops for Annual Meeting attendees. These workshops offer dynamic learning environments where participants actively engage in hands-on activities, guided exercises, and collaborative discussions to enhance personal and professional pursuits.

Registrants can add a workshop to their 2026 ASPPH Annual Meeting registration for an additional fee. Learn More & Register: https://aspph.org/events/annual-meeting/workshops/

12/12/2025

❗ Raise Your Voice for Public Health ❗

The Department of Education’s 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 poses significant consequences for our students, our institutions, and the nation’s public health workforce. This change could restrict access to critical federal loan support and undermine efforts to prepare the public health workforce our communities rely on.

Now is the moment to take action and make your voice heard.
1️⃣ Record a video using our script (see graphic or use ASPPH's Social Media Toolkit linked below)
2️⃣ Post it on your social media
3️⃣ Tag ASPPH & tag a friend urging them to make a video of their own

Use ASPPH's Social Media Toolkit (including shareable social media graphics & video script):https://aspph-webassets.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/SocialMediaToolkit_2025+Professional+Degree.pdf

12/11/2025

Every public health career begins with a story.

Discover how Grace Harmoush from American University of Beirut is making an impact through research, student advocacy, and campus-wide awareness initiatives.

Ready to start your academic public health journey? SOPHAS applications are open: https://aspph.org/student-journey/sophas/

12/10/2025

Dr. Donna Petersen, Professor & Former Dean at the University of Southern Florida College of Public Health, shares how academic public health is uniquely positioned to tackle the complex, ever-evolving challenges of our time. She reflects on the critical role of universities in preparing future leaders, promoting equity, and transforming systems to better serve communities.

If you’re ready to launch your academic public health career, check out SOPHAS. This is a one-stop shop centralized application service for public health programs. With one application, you can apply to multiple institutions and streamline your path toward a career in public health.
https://aspph.org/student-journey/sophas/

12/09/2025

Join us today at 3pm ET! The recording will also be available on ASPPH’s YouTube channel.

Register for the webinar: https://aspph.org/event/advancements-in-responsible-ethical-use-of-ai-in-public-health-education-updates-from-aspphs-ai-task-force/
Visit ASPPH’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/?si=ObLj5CSt1qUMzecW

Join us for our next ASPPH Presents webinar - Advancements in Responsible & Ethical Use of AI in Public Health Education: Updates from ASPPH’s AI Task Force (December 9 at 3:00pm ET)

This is an essential session for public health educators, faculty, administrators, and practitioners who want to support the ethical, equitable, and innovative integration of artificial intelligence across public health education.

Register: https://aspph.org/event/advancements-in-responsible-ethical-use-of-ai-in-public-health-education-updates-from-aspphs-ai-task-force/

12/08/2025

Registration and housing are now open for the 2026 ASPPH Annual Meeting for Academic Public Health!

Taking place March 18–20, 2026, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA, this annual gathering convenes graduate and undergraduate academic public health leaders, faculty, students, partners, and supporters from around the world to engage in discussions that strengthen education, research, and practice across our field.

Join us for our favorite event of the year where attendees will have the opportunity to network with peers and thought leaders, explore emerging ideas, and learn about promising practices shaping the future of academic public health.

Register to Attend: https://aspph.org/events/annual-meeting/

12/05/2025

This week was National Influenza Vaccination Week. A yearly vaccine is the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses.

Disease Intervention (DI) professionals are on the frontlines of public health, providing essential services and referrals to the clinical and community services necessary to protect the community against flu. Find flu prevention resources here: https://cdc.gov/flu/prevention/index.html

12/04/2025

Urgent Action Needed: Protect Public Health Professional Degrees

The Department of Education’s 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 poses significant consequences for our students, our institutions, and the nation’s public health workforce. This change could restrict access to critical federal loan support and undermine efforts to prepare the public health workforce our communities rely on.

Now is the moment to take coordinated, proactive action. Here's what you can do:

- Contact your congressional delegation: https://www.votervoice.net/ASPPH/campaigns/131755/respond
- Gather and share impact data
- Prepare to submit comments
- Indicate your interest in potential legal action
- Participate in coordinated communications and op-ed efforts
- Repost this post on your social media channels to spread the word

Visit ASPPH's Dedicated Webpage: https://aspph.org/advocacy/public-health-is-a-professional-degree/

Learn More on How to Get Involved:https://aspph-webassets.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Call+to+Action+-+Public+Health+Degrees.pdf

Use ASPPH's Social Media Toolkit to spread the word:https://aspph-webassets.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/SocialMediaToolkit_2025+Professional+Degree.pdf

12/03/2025

The 2025 TIPH Fair Graduate School season brought incredible energy, questions, and ambition from future public health leaders. We loved watching students make meaningful connections with schools and programs of public health.

If you’re ready to launch your academic public health career, check out SOPHAS. This is a one-stop shop centralized application service for public health programs. With one application, you can apply to multiple institutions and streamline your path toward a career in public health.

 https://aspph.org/student-journey/sophas/

12/02/2025

ASPPH is on a mission to advance academic and public health to improve health and well-being for everyone, and we need YOU to be a part of it! Your support fuels our commitment to creating a healthier world for all. Visit our website to donate today. 🤝

https://aspph.org/sponsorship-opportunity-for-academic-public-health/help-support-academic-public-health/

12/02/2025

Join us for our next ASPPH Presents webinar - Advancements in Responsible & Ethical Use of AI in Public Health Education: Updates from ASPPH’s AI Task Force (December 9 at 3:00pm ET)

This is an essential session for public health educators, faculty, administrators, and practitioners who want to support the ethical, equitable, and innovative integration of artificial intelligence across public health education.

Register: https://aspph.org/event/advancements-in-responsible-ethical-use-of-ai-in-public-health-education-updates-from-aspphs-ai-task-force/