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.
Become part of the next generation of public health leaders.
Latest SPH & Public Health News
SPH Student Leadership Council Is Seeking Leadership For AY25-26
Graduate Spotlight: Hunter Ladd
Celebrating Excellence in Education: Dr. Nicky Wakim Receives Award for Transforming Student Experience
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.
We are excited to share how the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health engaged and celebrated National Public Health Week (NPHW) in April 7-11, 2025.
This Is Public Health- No events scheduled for May 4, 2025.
- No events scheduled for May 5, 2025.
Lunch ‘n Learns on Aging – Ayurvedic Gerontology
Urban Center Parsons Gallery 506 SW Mill St, PortlandCentering Transgender and Non-Binary Voices in Public Health
Vanport 515, with remote option 1810 SW 5th Avenue, PortlandKnow Your Rights – Advocacy as Everyday Practice
Vanport 515, with remote option 1810 SW 5th Avenue, Portland- No events scheduled for May 9, 2025.
- No events scheduled for May 10, 2025.
Week of Events
Lunch ‘n Learns on Aging – Ayurvedic Gerontology
Lunch ‘n Learns on Aging – Ayurvedic Gerontology
As a trained grief counselor, research psychologist, personal trainer, and yoga and meditation instructor, Adrienne joins people on their journey...
Centering Transgender and Non-Binary Voices in Public Health
Centering Transgender and Non-Binary Voices in Public Health
Join us for a community-building event with Alexis Dinno, where we’ll explore the how and why of showing up in...
Financial Aid Exit Counseling for SPH Graduating Students
Financial Aid Exit Counseling for SPH Graduating Students
Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to join the School of Public Health and the OHSU Educational Debt Counseling &...
Know Your Rights – Advocacy as Everyday Practice
Know Your Rights – Advocacy as Everyday Practice
This final session will center on how we can actively show up for DACA, undocumented, and mixed-status families within our...
Cultural Wealth & Your Career: What You Bring to the Table
Cultural Wealth & Your Career: What You Bring to the Table
Students often undersell themselves even though their life experiences have equipped them with rich cultural and crucial soft skills. We...
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.