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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.
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Our faculty are researchers, educators, advisers and leaders who help our communities better understand and improve public health.
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Our curriculum and applied learning opportunities create pathways for our students to build public health equity in big ways.
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Our faculty and students find new ways to explore public health questions, always striving for better answers for the well being of our communities.
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Current SPH undergraduate students can navigate the SPH resources and support in the undergraduate hub.
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Current SPH graduate students can navigate the SPH resources and support in the graduate hub.
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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.
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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
Global Health Systems, Demystified: Poster Presentations
Finding Freedom in the Unexpected: Professor Kristi Tredway’s Journey as a First-Generation Scholar
First Generation Story: Meet Professor Kelly Coates
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.
Gender – and Other Social Variables – in Breast Cancer Research
Vanport 515, with remote option 1810 SW 5th Avenue, PortlandMini Workshop: How to Get an Internship You Actually Want
Fariborz Maseeh Hall Fariborz Maseeh Hall, 1855 SW Broadway, PortlandTransmasc Affinity Space
Portland State University - Smith Memorial Student Union 1825 SW Broadway, PortlandWeek of Events
Gender – and Other Social Variables – in Breast Cancer Research
Faculty Scholarship Lecture Series - New Faculty Dr. Kristi Tredway is an Assistant Professor at the OHSU-PSU School of...
FAFSA, Scholarship, and Credit & Debt workshops
These sessions are intended to guide students through completing the 2026–2027 FAFSA. They are not designed for students who have...
ASPPH Webinar: Advocacy Across a Disrupted Public Health Landscape
Join ASPPH for an upcoming ASPPH Presents webinar, Advocacy Across a Disrupted Public Health Landscape, on Wednesday, November 19, from...
Communication for Public Health Researchers
The SER Student and Postdoc Committee will host a session on Communication in Public Health as part of its Career...
Mini Workshop: How to Get an Internship You Actually Want
If you’re interested in internships, but you’re not exactly sure how to get started, this jam-packed workshop will give you...
Celebrating National Rural Public Health Day – Community Conversations
Community Conversations is an ongoing, bimonthly virtual event to bring together rural community members and partners to discuss pressing rural...
PSU Scholarship Application Workshop
Get help completing your 2026-27 PSU General Scholarship Application! Hosted by the PSU Financial Wellness Center REGISTER FOR EVENT
FAFSA, Scholarship, and Credit & Debt workshops
These sessions are intended to guide students through completing the 2026–2027 FAFSA. They are not designed for students who have...
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...
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.






