An Introduction to the Department of Biostatistics

Dear colleagues, As Department Chair, I am happy to have the opportunity to highlight the work and community of our Department of Biostatistics. Overview and Mission Our department currently has an engaged faculty of roughly 30 members, and our mission is threefold: (1) educating students in rigorous study design and analytic methods; (2) collaborating in […]

An Introduction to the Department of Community Health Sciences

Dear colleagues, How wonderful it is to begin a new academic year and feel the energy of our academic community! I am honored to chair the Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) at Boston University School of Public Health, where we bring together faculty, students, and staff committed to improving community health and advancing health […]

An Introduction to the Department of Health Law, Policy & Management

Dear Colleagues, Welcome to a quick tour of the Department of Health Law, Policy, and Management (HLPM).  With over 30 staff (including 6 administrators), 29 primary faculty, six major areas of focus, multiple labs and centers, 3 MPH certificates, a PhD program, and enough research, teaching, policy work, and public posting to keep everyone’s calendars […]

An Introduction to the Department of Environmental Health

Dear colleagues, The mission of the Department of Environmental Health is to “improve health and reduce inequities associated with environmental and climate stressors through solutions-oriented research, public health professional education, empowering resilient communities, and advocacy.” Our amazing community of faculty, staff, and students help advance that mission. Think. We bring together different disciplines (e.g., exposure […]

Join BUSPH Consulting Club

Interested in consulting or looking to develop skills that can support your future career? Join BUSPHCC to connect with fellow students, strengthen your professional skills, and learn more about opportunities in consulting! Join here!

How We Communicate as a School

Dear Colleagues, We hope you have found our series of notes about the core functions of our school to be helpful. This message wraps up the series of notes from the Dean’s Cabinet and shares an overview of the school-wide communication channels that we use to keep the community informed of updates, events, and important […]

Welcoming Adriane Ayling as Assistant Dean for Marketing and Communications

Dear SPH Community, I am delighted to share that Adriane Ayling will join the Boston University School of Public Health as our new assistant dean for marketing and communications, effective October 5, 2026. Adriane comes to SPH from BU’s Questrom School of Business, where she currently serves as executive director of marketing and communications. In […]

APHA 2026 – Everything You Need to Know

The American Public Health Association’s Annual Meeting will be held in San Antonio, Texas, from November 1-4. We are excited that SPH will be well represented via attendance, an exhibit hall booth, abstracts, and presentations, as well as an Alumni and Friends reception. If you are confirmed to attend or present: Please fill out this form to let us know […]

An Introduction to Policy and Practice at SPH

Dear Students, Staff and Faculty, For those of you who are new, Welcome to Boston! I hope everyone had good summers. Two months into the position of Interim Associate Dean for Policy and Practice, I am honored to share a brief overview of the newly envisioned Office of Policy and Practice (OPP) at BUSPH, the […]