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.
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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
First Generation Story: Meet Professor Kelly Coates
Apply Now PSU Scholarship Application Is Open!
Celebrating National First-Generation Week November 2025
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.
PSU First-Generation Symposium
Portland State University - Smith Memorial Student Union 1825 SW Broadway, PortlandCommunity Building as Prevention: A Dinner Series
Robertson Life Sciences Building 2730 S Moody Ave, PortlandPSU Student Legal Services + College of Education: Know Your Rights Workshop
Vanport 264 1810 SW 5th Avenue, PortlandWeek of Events
APHA 2025 Annual Meeting & Expo
APHA 2025 Annual Meeting & Expo
Making the Public's Health a National Priority Research has shown that public health efforts to prevent disease are more cost...
PSU First-Generation Symposium
Celebrate National First-Generation Week at PSU! Global Diversity & Inclusion will host a First-Gen Symposium featuring conversations and connections for...
PSU Scholarship Application Workshop
Get help completing your 2026-27 PSU General Scholarship Application! Hosted by the PSU Financial Wellness Center REGISTER FOR EVENT
OCTRI-BERD Research Forum: Power and Sample Size 101
Speaker: Alicia Johnson, MPH Are you grappling with power and sample size (PSS) calculations for a grant or looking to...
Community Building as Prevention: A Dinner Series
Hosted by CAP & CLDI 5:30pm - 7:00pm: Dinner, community building/processing and PIRC hotline bracelet & poster making. 7:00pm -...
QUEEN: Welcome Back Tea Potluck
Join us for Queen’s first event of Fall Term! We’re doing a potluck. Take a break from classes and join...
Transmasc Affinity Space
The Transmasc Space helps support students who identify as a trans man or trans masculine. We provide snacks, games, fun...
National First-Gen Student Week
Join us for a special lunch celebrating our First-Generation College community! Whether you’re a student, staff, or faculty member who...
PSU Student Legal Services + College of Education: Know Your Rights Workshop
Join the College of Education and Student Legal Services for a Know Your Rights overview on current topics affecting our...
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.





