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
Advancing Fat Justice: Jones, Cory, and Kaufman Featured in Portland Monthly
Building Equitable Health Workforce Pathways: IGNITE Convening on January 14
A Decade of Dedication: Celebrating Josh Hodsden
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 Cover Letter Basics In-person Mini Workshop
Fariborz Maseeh Hall Fariborz Maseeh Hall, 1855 SW Broadway, PortlandTakelma Tribal Language Program
PSU Native American Student & Community Center 710 SW Jackson St, PortlandRecovery Friendly Workplace in Action: Employer Forum
University of Portland 2800 Northeast Liberty Street, PortlandSunday, January 11, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, January 12, 2026
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January 12, 2026 -Building Your Career at the Intersection of Climate and Health
Building Your Career at the Intersection of Climate and Health
With climate change already reshaping the health of communities, we need a public health workforce equipped to dynamically lead across...
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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January 13, 2026 -PSU Cover Letter Basics In-person Mini Workshop
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January 13, 2026 -Reducing Weight Stigma to Promote Health and Enhance Health Equity
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January 13, 2026 -ICE Interactions Know Your Rights Workshop
PSU Cover Letter Basics In-person Mini Workshop
Learn about the basic elements, formatting, and necessary information that goes into writing a strong cover letter. Attend this mini...
Reducing Weight Stigma to Promote Health and Enhance Health Equity
Nichole Kelly and Liz Budd from the University of Oregon and ReDefine Health Promotion will present on some of the...
ICE Interactions Know Your Rights Workshop
All OHSU members are invited to: Learn about their rights on and off campus with ICE Connect with other members...
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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January 14, 2026 -IGNITE Convening
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January 14, 2026 -Takelma Tribal Language Program
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January 14, 2026 -FAFSA Workshops hosted by the PSU Financial Wellness Center
IGNITE Convening
This one-day convening is hosted by the IGNITE Mentoring & Leadership Program at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health. As...
Takelma Tribal Language Program
Portland state is honored to host the Oregon Tribal Language Speaker Series. The Oregon Tribes have been invited to present...
FAFSA Workshops hosted by the PSU Financial Wellness Center
This year, eligibility deadlines for programs like Tuition-Free Degree will be earlier than in previous years, so submitting early is...
Thursday, January 15, 2026
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January 15, 2026 -Recovery Friendly Workplace in Action: Employer Forum
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January 15, 2026 -FAFSA Workshops hosted by the PSU Financial Wellness Center
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January 15, 2026 -SPH Student Success: Vision Board Night
Recovery Friendly Workplace in Action: Employer Forum
The Recovery Friendly Workplace is a growing initiative that equips employers with tools and resources to create recovery supportive environments...
FAFSA Workshops hosted by the PSU Financial Wellness Center
This year, eligibility deadlines for programs like Tuition-Free Degree will be earlier than in previous years, so submitting early is...
SPH Student Success: Vision Board Night
Join the SPH Student Success team for our Vision Board Night Thursday, January 15th 5:00-7:00 PM at Vanport 262 Join...
Friday, January 16, 2026
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January 16, 2026 -Supercharge Your Research with Scite AI
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January 16, 2026 -Consensus Deep Search: Dive into the Literature with Generative AI
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January 16, 2026 -SPH Admission Informational Session
Supercharge Your Research with Scite AI
Discover how Scite AI can elevate your research process by combining the power of generative AI with a scholarly literature...
Consensus Deep Search: Dive into the Literature with Generative AI
Learn how Consensus uses AI to find and analyze scholarly literature by identifying key claims, supporting evidence, and research gaps....
SPH Admission Informational Session
As you prepare your graduate application, we invite you to join one of our upcoming Virtual Information Sessions. These sessions...
Saturday, January 17, 2026
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January 17, 2026 -PSU Job Search 101 Virtual Workshop
PSU Job Search 101 Virtual Workshop
Job searching can be a big task, and there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach for how to do it. This workshop...
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.






