The decision disregards the health and well-being of students. As a public health institution, we are committed to both educating the public health leaders the world needs and protecting their health.
We must fully engage in this and bring the lens of public health and health equity to the debate with a focus on what we can do to address the root causes of violence, including racism.
The profound impact of racism on life and death demands a full response from every part of our society, including—and especially—our field of public health.
When faced with new realities, we know you will rise to the challenge—both here at JHSPH and in the professional work you plan to pursue. The world needs you more than ever, and we will ensure you are set up for success.
Our epidemiologists, virologists, policy experts, and specialists in preparedness and health security are collaborating in efforts across all areas of the coronavirus response.
Baltimore is where we live, work, study, and care about our neighbors. We are proud to be a part of this community, and we are working every day to improve lives in this beautiful and diverse city, as well as around the world.
We’re honored to be named the top public health school in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, and we’re grateful for the attention these rankings bring to the field of public health.