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.
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 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
A Decade of Dedication: Celebrating Lynne Messer
Celebrating Kevin Winthrop as OHSU Showcases Lung Infection Research
A Decade of Impact: OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Unveils 10th Anniversary Commemorative Designs
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 How to Get a Job with No Experience
Fariborz Maseeh Hall Fariborz Maseeh Hall, 1855 SW Broadway, PortlandPSU Personal + Professional Branding
Fariborz Maseeh Hall Fariborz Maseeh Hall, 1855 SW Broadway, PortlandSpotlight on Faculty: Confronting Legacies of Racism & Anti-Fatness in Public Health
Vanport 515, with remote option 1810 SW 5th Avenue, PortlandCareer Convos: A Social Impact Mixer
Portland State University - Smith Memorial Student Union 1825 SW Broadway, PortlandGraduate Student Community Building As Prevention: A Dinner Series
OHSU Robertson Collaborative Life Sciences Building 2730 S Moody Ave, PortlandEarly SOPHAS Applications Decisions
Early SOPHAS Applications Decisions
Fall 2026 Applications are open from August 15th, 2025 – March 15th, 2026. All documents are submitted to SOPHAS –...
Sunday, February 1, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, February 2, 2026
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February 2, 2026 -PSU Career Center Open House
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February 2, 2026 -PSU How to Get a Job with No Experience
PSU Career Center Open House
To kick off our Winter Career Week stop by the University Career Center for our Open House! Eat Snacks, learn...
PSU How to Get a Job with No Experience
(In person Workshop) If you’re struggling with the conundrum of how to get experience when you don’t have any experience,...
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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February 3, 2026 -PSU Personal + Professional Branding
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February 3, 2026 -Spotlight on Faculty: Confronting Legacies of Racism & Anti-Fatness in Public Health
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February 3, 2026 -PSU Scholarship Application Workshop
PSU Personal + Professional Branding
Does branding sound icky to you? Learn how to authentically market yourself by identifying what's important to you, following your...
Spotlight on Faculty: Confronting Legacies of Racism & Anti-Fatness in Public Health
Spotlight on Faculty Series: Dr. Hannah Cory Ending Public Harm: Confronting Legacies of Racism & Anti-Fatness in Public Health Dr....
PSU Scholarship Application Workshop
Get help completing your 2026-27 PSU General Scholarship Application! Hosted by the PSU Financial Wellness Center REGISTER FOR EVENT
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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February 4, 2026 -Career Convos: A Social Impact Mixer
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February 4, 2026 -Graduate Student Community Building As Prevention: A Dinner Series
Career Convos: A Social Impact Mixer
Career Convos: Social Impact Mixer is your chance to connect with local nonprofits, government agencies, and community organizations making a...
Graduate Student Community Building As Prevention: A Dinner Series
Join CAP and CLDI for a free dinner, connection, and individual and community advocacy every first Wednesday of the month!...
Thursday, February 5, 2026
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February 5, 2026 -ASPPH Webinar: Collaborating for Impact: Academic-Practice Partnerships in Action through the Academic and Practice Linkages in Public Health (APLPH) Caucus
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February 5, 2026 -FAFSA Workshops hosted by the PSU Financial Wellness Center
ASPPH Webinar: Collaborating for Impact: Academic-Practice Partnerships in Action through the Academic and Practice Linkages in Public Health (APLPH) Caucus
Join our ASPPH Presents webinar, Collaborating for Impact: Academic-Practice Partnerships in Action through the Academic and Practice Linkages in Public...
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...
Friday, February 6, 2026
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February 6, 2026 -SPH Admission Informational Session
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February 6, 2026 -PSU Faculty-Led: Mexico Travel Abroad Info Session
SPH Admission Informational Session
As you prepare your graduate application, we invite you to join one of our upcoming Virtual Information Sessions. These sessions...
PSU Faculty-Led: Mexico Travel Abroad Info Session
Advancing Indigenous Health Equity Through Food Sovereignty, Activism and Healing This two-week immersive program in Oaxaca, Mexico invites students to...
Saturday, February 7, 2026
No events on this day.
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.





