Observance of Passover
Dear colleagues, The Jewish holiday, Passover, will begin before sundown on Wednesday, April 1st and end after nightfall on Thursday, April 9th. Those observing Passover may miss evening classes during this period in order to observe activities for this holiday. Students are encouraged to reach out to faculty with individual requests/accommodations. It would be helpful […]
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, […]
Faculty Development Seminars – March 2026
Dear colleagues, Faculty at SPH have access to a wide variety of opportunities for faculty development. The portfolio of programs and resources, which are described in the Faculty Handbook, includes our Faculty Development Seminar Series (FDSS). Here we highlight the events offered in March: Department Events: Biostatistics Statistical Genetics & Genomics Seminar: Using molecular data […]
Participate in SPH 50 Bingo
BINGO!! Well, not really, but for the Health of All… As we mark 50 Years, One Mission: For the Health of All, we’re inviting the entire BUSPH community, students, faculty, and staff, to participate in an exciting, team-based game that celebrates our shared commitment to public health. This school-wide fundraising and engagement challenge prioritizes broad […]
Invitation to SPH faculty for Grant Writing Workshop
Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to offer a grant writing workshop for SPH faculty members interested in developing a new application for external funding. The workshop is designed so that by the end of the 12-session program, each participant will have completed all scientific sections of the proposal. Grant writing skills are taught through a […]
Faculty Development Opportunities for BUMC Faculty
Dear Colleagues, The Boston University Medical Campus Faculty Development Office offers programming and resources to faculty across BUMC, with the goal of nurturing and retaining a vibrant and diverse faculty. In Spring 2026, BUMC will be offering a variety of programs for junior, mid-career, and senior faculty. You may read more about these programs at […]
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 […]
Reminder: [Optional] March 2 Deadline to Engage on Support for Public Health Programs Accessibility
Dear Colleagues, As mentioned in January, the U.S. Department of Education shared a series of proposed regulatory changes that exclude MPH, DrPH and other graduate programs from a new definition of professional degree programs. If implemented, these changes will have a significant impact on higher education accessibility for public health students. While the changes are […]
Canvassing for nominations of outstanding staff for Think.Teach.Do. Awards Q1 2026
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce that we are canvassing for nominations of staff for the Think. Teach. Do. Awards. The Think. Teach. Do. Staff Awards Program is modeled after the credo, “Think. Teach. Do. For the Health of All,” which represents the core purpose of BUSPH. These three award categories recognize SPH staff members whose […]