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Northwestern University Program in Global Health Studies Global Health Studies is an interdisciplinary adjunct major and minor through which students think critically about global health challenges and practices.

The Program in Global Health Studies at Northwestern University is an interdisciplinary adjunct major and minor spanning many subject areas within a diverse, exciting field. We provide a strong foundation from which to think critically about global health challenges and practices. Students simultaneously explore core fields of global health such as infectious disease, bioethics, or mental health. The major and minor are not limited to pre-medicine students but rather can be used to complement many fields of study. To further supplement classroom knowledge, we require all students to participate in a public health study abroad program to gain a more direct understanding of the systemic, policy, and experiential differences between the U.S. and other countries. This experience solidifies the career goals of many students in the global health field. Follow us on Twitter:

Please join us this Friday, October 16th as we welcome Dr. Amy Luke, Professor of Public Health Sciences and Department ...
10/14/2026

Please join us this Friday, October 16th as we welcome Dr. Amy Luke, Professor of Public Health Sciences and Department Chair at Loyola Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health for a guest lecture. More details below!

As of September 22, Global Health Studies has moved! We are now located 2001 Sheridan Road (formerly Jacobs Center), Sui...
10/14/2026

As of September 22, Global Health Studies has moved! We are now located 2001 Sheridan Road (formerly Jacobs Center), Suite 2200. Feel free to stop by and say hi! https://loom.ly/0lioWDQ

Northwestern begins a new chapter in education, the social sciences and global studies this fall as the renovated building next to Deering Meadow (formerly the Jacobs Center) opens its doors.

Check out the latest GHS newsletter and a big congratulations to all our recent graduates! Best of luck and keep in tou...
06/29/2026

Check out the latest GHS newsletter and a big congratulations to all our recent graduates! Best of luck and keep in touch. https://loom.ly/cobZVIM

Rama Darayyad (GHS grad; MPH-Global Health student) received the Best Poster Award for her poster, "Strengthening Contin...
05/27/2026

Rama Darayyad (GHS grad; MPH-Global Health student) received the Best Poster Award for her poster, "Strengthening Continuity of Care for Deaf Refugee Children in Lebanon: A Program Evaluation Initiative with Deaf Defy", at Northwestern's Program of Public Health Poster Session on May 8th. Congratulations, Rama!

Last week, Northwestern University proudly welcomed Dr. Tom Frieden, former CDC Director and current President of Resolv...
05/06/2026

Last week, Northwestern University proudly welcomed Dr. Tom Frieden, former CDC Director and current President of Resolve to Save Lives, to Dr. Daniel Wozniczka’s Disease Outbreak Investigations course.

The discussion focused on pandemic preparedness and preventing the next global health crisis, and featured Dr Frieden’s new book The Formula for Better Health.

A big congratulations to our very own Professor Sarah Rodriguez for winning the 2026 Charles Deering McCormick Universit...
05/01/2026

A big congratulations to our very own Professor Sarah Rodriguez for winning the 2026 Charles Deering McCormick University Professorship of Teaching Excellence, Northwestern's highest honor for teaching line faculty! https://loom.ly/IwHS1fw

Seven Northwestern faculty members — Elisa Baena, Connor Bain, David O’Neill, Sarah Rodriguez, Scott Sowerby, Aravindan Vijayaraghavan and Sadie Wignall — will be honored with 2026 University Teaching Awards. The annual recognition is given to professors who demonstrate excellence and innovati...

An inspiring GHS alum!
04/11/2026

An inspiring GHS alum!

Please join Global Health Studies in welcoming Dr. Shailey Prasad for his guest lecture, Where you stand matters: Globa...
04/10/2026

Please join Global Health Studies in welcoming Dr. Shailey Prasad for his guest lecture, Where you stand matters: Global Health, Rural Realities and Social Responsibility, on Friday April 17th. This is open to the public. Lunch provided. Hope to see you there!

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Evanston, IL
60208

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Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
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Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
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