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Chancellor Martin strikes optimistic tone in State of the University address amid a year of challenges

WashU Public Health Dean Sandro Galea spoke during the address, noting highlights of the school's successful first year and stressing the importance of depoliticizing public health.

Student Life

March 7, 2026

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Alvitta Ottley appointed to U.N. artificial intelligence panel

McKelvey Engineering's Alvitta Ottley, an SPH secondary faculty member, joins a U.N. panel dedicated to bridging the knowledge gap in AI and assessing its real-world economic and social impacts

The St. Louis American

March 7, 2026

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Steensma installed as E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Professor

Public health scholar and entrepreneur Joseph T. Steensma, a professor of practice at SPH, bridges research and real-world impact, translating science into scalable solutions that address environmental and population health challenges.

The Source

March 7, 2026

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Tracy Bastain, a faculty member at the School of Public Health, is pictured wearing a black and blue top and smiling in front of Brookings Hall at WashU.

A conversation with environmental epidemiologist Tracy Bastain

Researcher studies how pollution and stress affect pregnancy and children

March 6, 2026

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Can asking better questions improve population health?

Multidisciplinary panel to discuss that question as part of WashU Public Health convening

March 6, 2026

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Food assistance programs do not promote obesity in children

Strengthening nutrition standards may support healthy weight

March 6, 2026

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The one good deed that could help you live longer, according to new research

Research by the Brown School's Cal Halvorsen, an SPH secondary faculty member, shows that volunteering can contribute to healthy aging by providing social interaction and physical activity.

Real Simple

March 6, 2026

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The Moment, March 1, 2026

Children's voices in research; SPH students honored; Derek Brown

March 3, 2026

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A woman stands before a research poster.

SPH students receive awards at WashU’s Graduate Research Symposium

Seven MPH, PhD and dual-degree students were recognized for their public health scholarship

February 27, 2026

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