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 BoardFIRST GENERATION WEEK
Celebration National First-Generation Student Week
We are excited to share the many events and stories the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health has planned to engage and celebrate national first-generation student week.
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
Finding Freedom in the Unexpected: Professor Kristi Tredway’s Journey as a First-Generation Scholar
First Generation Story: Meet Professor Kelly Coates
Apply Now PSU Scholarship Application Is Open!
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
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.
Trans Affinity Space
Portland State University - Smith Memorial Student Union 1825 SW Broadway, PortlandUniversity of Oregon Graduate School Fair 2025
Erb Memorial Union Ballroom 1395 University Street, EugeneKnow Your Rights: PSU Student Legal Services and OIT Immigration Rights Training
4th Avenue Building RoomWeek of Events
Trans Affinity Space
T-Time Wednesdays from 1-2pm in PSU Smith Memorial Student Union Room 439. Have Questions? Contact psutrans@pdx.edu
University of Oregon Graduate School Fair 2025
Should you go to grad school? Going to graduate school is a BIG life decision! You can gain specialized knowledge,...
Public Health Career Chat Webinar
Do you have questions about applying for jobs at local public health departments? Join us for one of our monthly...
Know Your Rights: PSU Student Legal Services and OIT Immigration Rights Training
Join the Office of Information Technology and Student Legal Services for a Know Your Rights overview on current topics related...
Virtual Graduate Admission Info Session
Join us for a virtual session to learn how the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health's graduate programs can help you...
PSU Unmasking Success Series
Striving for success can feel impossible because of self-doubt, fear of failure, and worries about inadequacy. These patterns can interfere...
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.






