Statements & Announcements

This weekend, two people were killed and 28 wounded in a shooting at a block party in Baltimore’s Brooklyn neighborhood. Most of the victims were teenagers. Our hearts are with all of those who are left grieving and traumatized by this violent act. And sadly, this was just one of many incidents of tragic gun violence in the U.S. this weekend.  

The U.S. Supreme Court today issued a ruling that severely curtails colleges and universities from considering race as a factor in admissions.

In the face of this ruling, it is vital that we reaffirm our commitment to create a socially just and welcoming School environment where all can thrive.

In many U.S. states, legislators are pursuing discriminatory legislation targeting transgender people. Many of these laws—and the often-hateful discourse surrounding them—are intended to limit access to high-quality health care supported by leading professional medical associations.

The Bloomberg School has again been named the #1 public health school in the nation by our peer schools and programs in this year’s U.S. News & World Report rankings. Our School has held the top spot since the rankings began in 1994. 

Preventive care and reproductive health are bedrocks of public health—but in both areas, judges have recently intervened, undermining public health efforts and putting the nation's health at risk. 

In the first half of our academic year, we benefited from a simple, but profound fact: We were together in person more often. 

Like many of you, I have been horrified by the recent news from Iran. As members of the public health community, we must stand for human rights everywhere.

The challenges are great, but our will is greater.