Public Health and Health Professions - University at Buffalo

09/07/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month.

Su***de is a serious public health issue that affects individuals, families and communities. Prevention means creating communities where people feel connected, supported and able to access the care and resources they need.

Every conversation, connection and effort to reduce stigma can make a difference. 💛

09/05/2026

Questions about 's graduate public health programs? Come chat with us, hear from program directors and current UB Graduate Public Health Ambassadors, and learn how to apply.

Join school experts for an information session about the online and seated Master of Public Health and Certificate program options and other graduate public health degrees. Learn about the programs, their differences and how to choose the right program for you and how to apply.

09/04/2026

Healthy aging is about more than adding years to life—it’s about helping people stay active, independent, connected and engaged throughout the lifespan. From physical activity and nutrition to rehabilitation and community connection, there are many ways public health and the health professions can support healthy aging. Here’s to helping people live not just longer, but healthier lives. 🌱

09/03/2026

This is public health. The water we drink, cook with and bathe in is something many of us rarely think about—but ensuring access to safe, clean water is one of the foundations of public health. 💧

09/01/2026

📅 Save the Date! The Perry Lecture is just one month away! Join us Thursday, Oct. 1, at 11 a.m. in Farber 150 for a special lecture featuring Perry N. Halkitis, PhD, MS, MPH, Dean of the Rutgers School of Public Health.

08/31/2026

Overdose is preventable, and communities play an important role in prevention. From increasing access to lifesaving resources to reducing stigma and connecting people with care, public health is working to prevent overdose and save lives.

Today, we remember those we have lost and stand with those working toward healthier, safer communities. 💜

08/30/2026

Do you have questions about being a student? Connect with a student ambassador who can tell you about more about SPHHP and its academic programs. http://ms.spr.ly/6186augzM

08/28/2026

How can we make cancer treatments safer? researchers Jason Sprowl, PhD, and Donald Mager, PharmD, PhD, are using a new NIH-funded study to investigate why some cancer drugs cause painful nerve damage, and how it might be prevented.

Pharmacy researchers aim to better understand phenomenon, find possible solutions in NIH-funded study.

08/27/2026

Did you know? Getting enough sleep is important for more than just feeling rested—it supports brain function, mood, immune health and overall well-being. 💤

08/27/2026

Last week at Academics Day, we welcomed nearly 400 new students! We can't wait to see what this semester has in store for all of you!