Updates Regarding Leadership Appointments, Transitions, and Central Unit Changes
Dear BUSPH Community, I am writing to share several important updates regarding the reorganization of SPH’s central units, as well as leadership appointments and transitions. Together, these changes, which take effect July 1, 2026, are designed to better align our business operations with the academic and practice missions that define BUSPH, to strengthen the connection […]
End of Semester Events for Faculty & Staff
Dear Colleagues, It has been an incredibly busy semester. In January we kicked off the school’s 50th anniversary, last week we celebrated the accomplishments of our students, faculty, and staff during Convocation, and soon, we will wrap up our accreditation cycle with an official site visit by the Council on Education for Public Health. I […]
Announcement of Madeleine Scammell as Interim Associate Dean for Policy & Practice
Dear Colleagues, I am delighted to announce that Professor Madeleine Scammell has been appointed Interim Associate Dean for Policy & Practice, effective July 1, 2026. Under Madeleine’s leadership, the office of Associate Dean will catalyze, support and elevate practice opportunities for all faculty, staff, and students at SPH. She will oversee the school’s portfolio, linkages […]
Announcement of Chris Louis as Interim Associate Dean for Education
Dear Colleagues, I am delighted to announce that Professor Chris Louis has been appointed Interim Associate Dean for Education, effective July 1, 2026. Professor Louis is currently Clinical Professor in the Department of Health Law, Policy, and Management and has been at SPH since 2015. I am very pleased that he comes with the great experiences of […]
2026 Summer Flexibility for Staff
To the SPH Community, As we move into the summer months, we recognize the importance of flexibility and its value for work-life balance. We know that this time of year often includes changes in schedules and on-site presence across our community. While we are a 12-month operation and have Think-Teach-Do activities year-round, we also have […]
Announcement of SPH Task Forces on Practice and Education
Dear Colleagues, As part of our commitment to continuous learning in the evolving public health landscape, I am pleased to announce two SPH Dean’s Task Forces on Practice and Education. These will provide advice to me as we explore how to re-imagine these key aspects of public health and SPH as we innovate and respond […]
SPH Annual Year-End Awards Deadline Extended to March 16
Dear colleagues, As a reminder, we encourage all faculty, staff, and students to submit nominations for our annual SPH awards and honors. We have extended the deadline to Monday, March 16, 2026, and additional information and nomination directions can be found here. We will celebrate our award winners at the school-wide SPH Awards Ceremony on Friday, […]
Reminder: Nominations for SPH Annual Awards and Honors
Dear colleagues, As a reminder, we encourage all faculty, staff, and students to submit nominations for our annual SPH awards and honors. The deadline to submit nominations is Monday, March 9, and additional information and nomination directions can be found here. We will celebrate our award winners at the school-wide SPH Awards Ceremony on Friday, May […]
Nominations Open for 2026 SPH Annual Awards and Honors
Dear colleagues, Later this year, we will acknowledge those who have made extraordinary contributions to our community through our annual awards and honors. We will celebrate our award winners at the school-wide SPH Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 15th at 3:00pm, and at SPH Convocation on Saturday, May 16th at 9:30 am. We are collecting […]
Changes in Dean’s Office Leadership
It is with mixed feelings that I am announcing that Professor Lisa Sullivan will step down as Associate Dean for Education at the end of the Spring 2026 semester. After serving in this role for 18 years, Lisa has decided to return to the faculty, work on her books, and continue her research and teaching. […]