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Announcements
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Dr. Ashish K. Jha invites distinguished expert guests in conversation on various public health topics, including COVID-19, climate change, healthcare systems, and more.
Announcements
Recent announcements from the Dean’s Office.
Recent Announcements
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September 17, 2025
News from SPH
The State of the School 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.”
School of Public Health Dean's Office
Welcome to the start of a new academic year!
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.
School of Public Health Dean's Office
Brown's resolution agreement with the federal government
President Paxson wrote to the full Brown community earlier this evening with details on a voluntary agreement Brown has reached with the federal government.
School of Public Health Dean's Office
Changes to the Long-Term Care Q&I Center
The Center for Long Term Care Quality & Innovation will be fully embedded within the Center for Gerontology and Healthcare Research.
School of Public Health Dean's Office
SPH Student Award Winners & Speakers
The 2025 student award winners and student speakers for commencement
May 2, 2025
News from SPH
From clean air to climate action: A conversation on human health and the environment
At the 26th annual Barnes Lecture, environmental law expert and former U.S. Special Envoy Monica Medina issued a stark warning about the urgent health and safety risks posed by climate change, urging sustained public attention and investment in science-driven systems like NOAA to safeguard lives and the planet.
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See all announcements from the Dean's office.
Dr. Ashish K. Jha invites distinguished expert guests in conversation on various public health topics, including COVID-19, climate change, healthcare systems, and more.