Welcome To The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health
A great place to make a world of difference
Promoting Health Justice in Oregon and Beyond
Two of Oregon’s leading universities have joined forces to train the next generation of public health leaders. We focus on community-engaged learning and scholarship that puts the student and researcher out in the world, in real communities. With our students, we work to find enduring solutions to today’s public health problems, and are committed to educating students of all backgrounds who want to enter the health field and improve lives in their communities.
Faculty & Experts
Our faculty are researchers, educators, advisers and leaders who help our communities better understand and improve public health.
Faculty DirectoryPrograms & Degrees
Our curriculum and applied learning opportunities create pathways for our students to build public health equity in big ways.
Public Health ProgramsOur Research
Our faculty and students find new ways to explore public health questions, always striving for better answers for the well being of our communities.
Explore ResearchUndergraduate SPH Students
Current SPH undergraduate students can navigate the SPH resources and support in the undergraduate hub.
Undergraduate HubGraduate SPH Students
Current SPH graduate students can navigate the SPH resources and support in the graduate hub.
Graduate HubPublic Health Careers
Utilize the opportunities and resources available to build your public health career.
SPH Job BoardSPH 2026 Student Survey
Complete the SPH Student Survey
Complete our student survey and help make our school a better place for all students. This survey should take you less than 10 minutes to complete. Your responses are confidential. Each respondent will be entered to win one of two new iPads!
Do Something Great
Take the next steps and apply to our Public Health programs.
Improve lives in your community. Become a part of the next generation of public health leaders.
Latest SPH & Public Health News
Spotlight: Retired Faculty Member Debbie Kaufman Featured in OPB Interview on Body Liberation and Public Health
Ready. Set. Action! Celebrating National Public Health Week at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health
Decade of Dedication: Celebrating Dr. Marguerita Lightfoot
Social Justice & Antiracism
The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health understands that fostering a diverse and inclusive environment is vital to our mission. Training public health professionals to understand and intervene on racial inequities and promote public health through education, research, and community service.
We are excited to share our ongoing efforts around social justice, antiracism, decolonization, and health and social equity work.
This Is Public Health: National Public Health Week
Protecting, Connecting, and Thriving: We Are All Public Health.
National Public Health Week is the biggest week of the year for the Public Health field, as it gives us the chance to showcase the critical work we do to promote the health of individuals, families, communities and populations.
Public Health Talk: A New Frontier in Public Health Diagnostics
Vanport 515, with remote option 1810 SW 5th Avenue, Portland
Master Your Financial Well-Being
Portland State University - Smith Memorial Student Union 1825 SW Broadway, Portland
Student Voices in Public Health & Healthcare Education (IGNITE Convening)
Vanport 515, with remote option 1810 SW 5th Avenue, Portland
2026 National Public Health Week
2026 National Public Health Week
National Public Health Week is the biggest week of the year for the Public Health field, as it gives us...
Sunday, April 5, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, April 6, 2026
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April 6, 2026 -Public Health Talk: A New Frontier in Public Health Diagnostics
Public Health Talk: A New Frontier in Public Health Diagnostics
Guest Lecture: A New Frontier in Public Health Diagnostics The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health and Infectious Disease Research...
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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April 7, 2026 -ASPPH: TIPH Ambassador Alumni – Share Your Public Health Story
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April 7, 2026 -Growing Your Public Health Network
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April 7, 2026 -NPHW Grand Rounds: Dr. Sejal Hathi
ASPPH: TIPH Ambassador Alumni – Share Your Public Health Story
ASPPH invites students and those considering careers in public health to join the next ASPPH Presents webinar, TIPH Ambassador Alumni:...
Growing Your Public Health Network
Join the OHSU Mentorship & Career Design team and the SPH Student Success Center in a collaborative, interactive workshop designed to...
NPHW Grand Rounds: Dr. Sejal Hathi
As our inaugural SPH Grand Rounds speaker we are honored to feature Dr. Sejal Hathi, Director of the Oregon Health...
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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April 8, 2026 -Student Voices in Public Health & Healthcare Education (IGNITE Convening)
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April 8, 2026 -Two Spirits and LGBTQ+ Health: Radical Roots a Panel Discussion
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April 8, 2026 -Japan Study Abroad Info Session
Student Voices in Public Health & Healthcare Education (IGNITE Convening)
Success in public health healthcare education shouldn't be a mystery. We’re bringing together a diverse panel of students from across...
Two Spirits and LGBTQ+ Health: Radical Roots a Panel Discussion
Learn about Two Spirit, Queer, and Trans health from experts in the field. A seminar series open to OHSU &...
Japan Study Abroad Info Session
Study Japan’s innovative food education model through school visits, farm tours, and community nutrition programs while exploring how culture, policy,...
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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April 9, 2026 -OHA Panel: Inspiring Early Career Pathways in Public Health
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April 9, 2026 -Public Health in Action: Student Organizations
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April 9, 2026 -The Changing Landscape For Cannabis
OHA Panel: Inspiring Early Career Pathways in Public Health
We are excited to share this National Public Health Week panel with our community, as it features two alumni who...
Public Health in Action: Student Organizations
Looking for ways to get involved and connect with fellow public health students? Join us during National Public Health Week...
The Changing Landscape For Cannabis
What the New Federal Developments Mean With Representative Earl Blumenauer Join us for a conversation with Representative Earl Blumenauer to...
Friday, April 10, 2026
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April 10, 2026 -Pathways Project Journey Mapping
Pathways Project Journey Mapping
Join us for the Pathways Through Shelter to Housing Showcase. We’re celebrating the power of storytelling through creative mapping. Come...
Saturday, April 11, 2026
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April 11, 2026 -Kaiser Permanente 3rd Annual Pre-Medical Career Conference
Kaiser Permanente 3rd Annual Pre-Medical Career Conference
Date: April 11, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Portland, OR (location details will be emailed to attendees...
Student Testimony:
Meet Dalton Wesemann
“Working in public health just means finding ways to help the people who need it most, and making that happen through policy.”
– Dalton Wesemann,
Master of Public Health Student
When he’s not studying, Dalton has a research position at OHSU. He recently presented his findings on the health aspects of at-risk youth at a neuroscience symposium in Wisconsin and at OHSU Research Week.





