Weekly Update on Federal Actions – Week of March 17

Dear colleagues, I hope that you all had a nice weekend and a chance to enjoy the first signs of spring here in Boston. Below, please find updates and guidance on recent federal actions since my last note. As always, please feel free to reach out to me directly with any questions. The federal terminations […]

Join the ISO Mentor-Mentee Program!

Calling all incoming and first-semester students! The ISO Mentor-Mentee Program is here to help you navigate your journey at BUSPH. Get paired with an experienced mentor for guidance and support. Mentor applications & mentee interest forms are now open. Sign up here by March 23!  

Weekly Update on Federal Actions – Week of March 10

Dear colleagues, Last Friday, the rally ‘Stand Up for Science’ took place in Boston and 32 cities around the country and the Union of Concerned Scientists and 48 scientific societies released a joint letter to Congress calling for legislators to protect taxpayer-funded research. In part these actions were a response to the latest from the National Institutes […]

Weekly Update on Federal Actions – Week of March 3, 2025

Dear Colleagues, As always, thank you for helping one another, continuing to produce new work, and for taking pride in the community we have built here at SPH. These are frustrating and anxious days. On a lighter note, I am pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural Dean’s Innovation Challenge award. They are: Monica […]

SPH Annual Year-End Awards Deadline Extended to March 10

Dear colleagues, As a reminder, it is once again the time of year to take a moment to acknowledge those who have made extraordinary contributions to our SPH community through our annual awards and honors. As we do each year, we are collecting nominations across teaching, research, and practice for faculty, staff, and students. We […]

Join the Health “Comm”petition Planning Committee!

Health “Comm”petition is an annual event held during National Public Health Week (NPHW), where BUMC contestants showcase health communication products designed to inform and raise awareness about a variety of public health topics. Help us create a meaningful and fun event! Open to all student on the BUMC!  

MCHiA Email List

Take a short survey to keep up to date with Maternal and Child Health in Action [MCHiA] and help us plan upcoming events!  

Queeraoke

Join the SPH Queer Alliance for a night of singing, community, and fun at the Midway Cafe on Thursday, February 27th! We’ll meet there at 8:30 pm. Bring $10 cash and a government issued ID to get in. Get ready to sing, dance, and cheer on your new friends!  

Resources and Support During Ramadan

Dear colleagues, As you may know, the Muslim holy month of Ramadan will begin the evening of Friday, February 28th and will run through sundown of Sunday, March 30th. Those observing Ramadan may fast daily (abstaining from food or drink, including water) from just before sunrise to sunset. In order to accommodate SPH students observing […]

Weekly Update on Federal Actions – Week of Feb. 17, 2025

Dear colleagues, I hope that everyone enjoyed a restful long weekend. There have been positive signs of NIH funding coming back to life this week, with some grant awards arriving at SPH. However, there have also been more news of cuts to research, and impacts to researchers and infrastructure (see the NSF and HHS). The […]