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As WashU prepares to launch its first new school in a century, Dr. Sandro Galea outlines his vision for shaping public health in St. Louis—and beyond.

WashU Public Health’s inaugural dean visits KMOX-AM radio to talk about new school

Weekly news from the School of Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis Dear colleagues, Welcome to Public Health in Progress. This weekly note is intended to be an informal update on progress in the School of Public Health (SPH), and also an opportunity for me to share thoughts and ideas relevant to the moment. I […]

1. Welcome
2. Dean’s updates

The first Thinking Public Health gathering was Jan. 28, 2025, at Kuehner Court in Weil Hall on the Danforth Campus. Changing the conversation: On the utility of symbols and statements Building a healthier world starts with how we communicate the ideas of public health. When we speak, does the public listen? Or do we sometimes […]

Starting 2025 and moving ahead on our School of Public Health

Gift honors scholarship and research of inaugural dean of planned School of Public Health

Launching WashU’s Public Health & Society program

WashU’s first new school in a century is set to galvanize public health research, scholarship in the St. Louis region

The minor program, which emphasizes the social determinants of health, will offer its first course this fall