Student Life  Some students at the School of Public Health spend their days in newly renovated classrooms, while others – our distance-learning students – attend class at home through their Internet connection.  Courses offered on campus or on the Internet often use an online network where faculty and students can communicate and post course materials.  Class sizes, especially graduate classes, are small, fostering a comfortable atmosphere for individual learning.  Outside of class, many students participate in hands-on research and field work with faculty and alumni in local, national and international locations.  Between classes, students on campus can choose among several comfortable lounge areas with Internet access and many nearby cafes for coffee or snacks.  Numerous activities – from collegiate and professional sports to restaurants, shopping and music – help students live a rich and complete university experience.

Faculty Life  Our faculty spend much of their time preparing for classes, grading assignments and lecturing, but after class many of them also lead, investigate and mentor in our state-of-the-art laboratories.  Our faculty members conduct meaningful research in areas that interest them, often including students as research assistants.  Many publish journal articles and speak at conferences to share their results. Not just confined to our campus, faculty activities often take place across the state or around the world in countries as far away and exotic as Vietnam and Malawi.  Our faculty receives support for their teaching and research, such as technical support, assistance with proposal development, and management of grant funding.

Staff Life  Our staff play an important role in advancing School initiatives through their dedicated work in the areas of administration, research and technical support.  Their contributions include services as vast as career counseling, grant writing, building maintenance and program development.  Staff members have the communication and technology tools they need to complete their work, and they have access to the university’s array of benefits such as professional organizations and training opportunities.  Clean and comfortable work settings with restaurants and parking nearby add to the positive staff experience.


Alumni Life  Our alumni use the skills and knowledge they gained at the School of Public Health to guide their own research, field work and academic careers.  Many have become national and international leaders in their areas of interest.  And many alumni give back to the School by mentoring students, assisting with student recruitment, giving lectures, and providing funding for research or scholarships.  Alumni can also remain active with the School by enrolling in continuing education courses and certificate programs, attending seminars and School events, and visiting our career services Web pages.