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Dean’s Office

The Office of the Dean executes the vision of the school’s leadership.

Dean’s Office

The Office of the Dean executes the vision of the school’s leadership.

The Dean’s Office is the administrative and operational center of the Brown University School of Public Health. It is pivotal to advancing the dean’s strategic vision, supporting faculty and students, and marshaling cutting-edge research in public health.

The Dean’s Office, in partnership with the School’s Executive Committee, is also responsible for developing and implementing academic policies, overseeing curriculum development, and managing academic and research programs. It is involved in fundraising and alumni relations, bolstering the growth of the school and the strategic priorities of the dean.

Dean Ashish K. Jha

A global leader driving public health research, policy, and practice, Dr. Jha joined the Brown University School of Public Health as dean in September 2020.

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In his podcast “A Moment in Health with Dr. Ashish Jha,” the dean unpacks key issues influencing your health right now.

Dean’s Conversations Series

Dean Ashish K. Jha welcomes distinguished expert guests for special conversations about today's most pressing public health challenges.

State of the School

An annual fall event to kick off the academic year, learn about our school’s progress and consider our leadership's vision for the future.

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The State of the School 2025

September 17, 2025
At the Brown University School of Public Health's 5th annual State of the School event, Dean Ashish Jha welcomed faculty, staff, students and alumni and highlighted Brown’s impact in education, research and policy. Despite the unprecedented moment we face, he assured the gathered crowd that “our school is strong.”
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Welcome to the start of a new academic year!

September 2, 2025
To our new students, staff and faculty—welcome to our community. And to our returning colleagues, welcome back. The energy that fills our classrooms, offices, hallways and shared spaces at this time of year is always inspiring. It reminds us of our shared purpose: using knowledge to improve health here in Rhode Island and across the globe.
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Brown's resolution agreement with the federal government

July 30, 2025
President Paxson wrote to the full Brown community earlier this evening with details on a voluntary agreement Brown has reached with the federal government.
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