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A note of love, admiration and farewell

Brown University, and our School of Public Health, are special places in this world and they will forever have a special place in my heart.
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A school transformed

Over the past five years, the Brown University School of Public Health has undergone a profound transformation, evolving into one of the nation’s most impactful public health institutions. During the tenure of Dean Ashish K. Jha, the school navigated unprecedented times in public health and higher education, emerging more inclusive, more interdisciplinary and deeply prepared for the challenges ahead.
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Thank You

My time here at Brown has been the most fulfilling and rewarding of my academic career. That is, quite simply, because of all of you.
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Nominations for SPH Alumni Impact Award Now Open!

Our aim is to highlight someone who is making a significant impact on their community or in their field, and to honor those who have exemplified dedication and made outstanding contributions to public health on a local, national, or global level.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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SPH Dean’s Award Winners!

I am pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Dean’s Awards for faculty and staff excellence!
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“Pushing forward, together”

Congressman Gabe Amo joined Dean Ashish Jha to discuss his rise through Rhode Island politics, his priorities for the state’s First Congressional District and his message to public health scientists.
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Staffing Announcement | Academic Dean’s Office

I am pleased to announce a number of staffing updates affecting staff, faculty and our exceptional academic leadership team here at SPH.
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Faculty Announcement - Professor of Epidemiology

Marianthi-Anna Kioumourtzoglou, Sc.D., MSPH, will be joining the School of Public Health as a full professor in the Department of Epidemiology starting July 1, 2025
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Welcome Back

Welcome back to Brown and the School of Public Health after what I hope was a restful, healthy and happy winter break! As we embark on the new spring semester, whether you’re returning to campus or continuing your journey in a virtual setting, we are thrilled to have you back with us.
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Update to SPH Center Names

I am pleased to share an important update that reflects our ongoing efforts within our school centers to remain focused on new and emerging trends in public health and the academic community at large.
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Happy Holidays

Wishing our extended School of Public Health community a warm and wonderful holiday season.
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A Time for Thanks

I want to take a moment to share my deepest thanks to all of you.
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Dean’s Office Staffing Update

A new colleague joins us in the Dean’s Office, and another shifts to a new role.
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Leadership Announcement - BSS Chair

I am pleased to announce the next chair of the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences.
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Curiosity, Courage, and Conviction: Our Journey to a Healthier World

There is a magic that happens here at the Brown University School of Public Health when we bring together so many extraordinary, committed people focused on making the world a healthier place for all communities.
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A Hearty Welcome

We begin this academic year — and our second decade — facing urgent public health challenges that demand, more than ever, our collective commitment to inquiry, education and action for positive change.
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Concluding our 10 Year Anniversary

This past year’s celebrations were not only about what we have achieved in our first decade but were also a glimpse into the bright future ahead.
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Department of Epidemiology Chair

Katie Biello, Ph.D., MPH will serve as the next chair of the Department of Epidemiology.
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SPH Poster and Dean’s Award Winners

I am thrilled to announce the recipients of the Dean’s Awards for faculty and staff excellence and the poster winners from Public Health Research Day 2024!
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The Evolving Challenges of Humanitarian Relief

For the 25th annual Dr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Barnes, Jr. Lecture, Dean Ashish Jha was joined by Dr. Michael VanRooyen for a conversation on providing aid during conflict and the changing landscape of humanitarian work, with a focus on the crisis in Gaza.
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Public Health Crisis in Gaza Programming

Introducing a series of events on the unfolding public health crisis affecting the Palestinian people in Gaza.
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Public Health Crisis in the Middle East

Over the coming weeks and months, we will be hosting a series of conversations on the public health crisis in the Middle East.
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Dr. Reed V. Tuckson and the Vocation of Public Health

February Dean’s Conversation event, held in honor of Black History Month, welcomed the distinguished public health veteran, former D.C. Public Health Commissioner and co-founder of the Black Coalition Against COVID.
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Dean’s Office Staffing Updates

I am delighted to welcome two new colleagues to the Office of the Dean, and to recognize another for his years of outstanding work.
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