HPLSO Spring General Body Meeting #1
Join HPLSO for our first general body meeting of the spring semester! Enjoy some food, get to know our board, and play health policy trivia at Talbot 332 West from 1pm-2pm on Tuesday, January 27th!
Alumni Medical Library: Open House
Alumni Medical Library is hosting our annual Open House on Tuesday, January 27th, from 1pm-3pm! Come meet our staff, take a tour, play library bingo, enter our raffle, and learn about our resources and services. Refreshments provided! Head to this link for more information.
SPH Pilot Funding Opportunities—Deadline March 2, 2026
idea hub at the Boston University School of Public Health is dedicated to creating an innovative space to meet our core purpose to Think. Teach. Do. for the health of all. For all awards, priority will be given to applications that align with our strategic directions, as articulated on our strategy map. These opportunities are […]
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. […]
[Optional] Ways to Engage on Federal Loan Support for Public Health
Dear Colleagues, The US Department of Education has advanced a proposed definition of “professional degree programs” under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) that excludes public health degrees, including the MPH and DrPH, along with several other health professions programs. This change could restrict access to federal loan support for future public health students. […]
Early Release on 12/19/25
Dear SPH Community, As we approach the holiday season, I am pleased to share that the School of Public Health will observe an early release on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM. A reminder that our intersession will run from December 20, 2025, through January 4, 2026. Regular operations will resume on Monday, January […]
Announcing the Launch of Teaching Public Health
Dear Colleagues, We are excited to announce the launch of our new Teaching Public Health (TPH) website, designed as a resource hub for instructors, practitioners, and lifelong learners dedicated to advancing public health education. It offers tools and resources to support both teachers and learners. On the TPH site, you will find teaching and learning […]
2026 Whorl Magazine Submissions Open!
Whorl, the BUMC literary magazine founded in 1995, showcases the creative art of students, faculty and staff of the Medical Campus. Whorl is produced by the Creative Arts Society. The 2026 edition is returning to continue its mission to encourage creativity and celebrate the healing power of the arts. Whorl welcomes: paintings and digital art, […]
Student Senate Harm Reduction Workshop
Join Student Senate and Dr. Noel Vest in a harm reduction workshop on Tuesday, December 9th from 1-2PM in INS 110! We’ll have an open discussion over coffee on what harm reduction is, what it means to practice harm reduction in Boston, and more.
Hygiene Drive Hosted by MCHiA
MCHiA Organization (Maternal and Child Health in Actin) is hosting a Hygiene Drive partnered with The Home for Little Wanderers! Please drop off items at the bin located in front of Talbot Lobby between December 2nd and 16th!