Welcome To The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health
A great place to make a world of difference
Ending Health Disparity In Oregon and Around The Globe
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 BoardDO 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
SPH Research: February 2025 Updates
Recap of the SPH Event “The Painful Truth About Hunger in America” with Dr. Mariana Chilton
Announcing Dr. Joseph Needoba as interim Associate Dean of Research
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.
SPH 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.
Hear from our students, staff and faculty as they share their professional journeys, and learn from their experiences navigation health programs as first generation college students.
- No events scheduled for March 2, 2025.
- No events scheduled for March 3, 2025.
Women’s Collaborative for Pre-Health Students invites you to Self-Care Night
Kar Miller Center 615 SW Harrison St, Portland- No events scheduled for March 7, 2025.
- No events scheduled for March 8, 2025.
Week of Events
SpitfireU: No Better Time to Plan Some Majority-Making
SpitfireU: No Better Time to Plan Some Majority-Making
Most of us dream of having high support across lines of difference for the issues we care about. Majority-making allows...
Letters for Life: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth
Letters for Life: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth
Join us in responding to a call to action to support LGBTQIA+ youth groups across neighboring Clark County. We'll be...
Bystander Intervention to Support the LGBTQIA+ Community
Bystander Intervention to Support the LGBTQIA+ Community
This one-hour, interactive training will teach you the 5Ds of bystander intervention methodology and how these strategies can be used...
ASPPH: Engaging Public Health Officials Online on March 5, 2025
ASPPH: Engaging Public Health Officials Online on March 5, 2025
In today’s digital world, effective communication is essential for advancing public health. Join us on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, from...
SPH Teach-In: Know Your Rights
SPH Teach-In: Know Your Rights
Join our Teach-In developed and facilitated by faculty, staff, and alumni from the School of Public Health. This session aims...
Flame Awards Ceremony
Flame Awards Ceremony
The 20th Annual Flame Awards ceremony, hosted by the All-Hill Student Council, celebrates the volunteer work, generosity, compassion, and achievement...
Women’s Collaborative for Pre-Health Students invites you to Self-Care Night
Women’s Collaborative for Pre-Health Students invites you to Self-Care Night
Come join an evening of creativity with us where you can DIY your own jars and fill them with positive...
THIS IS PUBLIC HEALTH
Protecting, Connecting, and Thriving: We Are All Public Health.
We are excited to share how the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health engaged and celebrated National Public Health Week (NPHW) in April 1-7, 2024.
This Is Public HealthStudent 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.