University of Delaware Public Health Program

09/04/2026

Huge congratulations to second-year MPH in Epidemiology student for being selected as an ASPPH This is Public Health Ambassador! As one of 82 graduate students across the country, Athena will be able to share her experiences in public health to inspire prospective students. We know that she will do a great job spreading awareness for the field of public health!

08/06/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Join and the Partnership for Healthy Communities for the 2026 Public Health Exchange on Thursday, November 12th at the University of Delaware STAR Campus. This year’s exchange will bring together public health professionals, community partners, researchers, students, and leaders from across Delaware to connect, collaborate, and explore innovative approaches to strengthening our public health workforce and infrastructure. Stay tuned for registration details, speakers, workshops, and additional event updates.

08/05/2026

University of Delaware Public Health Program director and chair of the Department of Epidemiology, Dr. Jennifer Horney, recently spoke with delawareonline.com about the current measles outbreak. Check out her interview here: https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/health/2026/08/05/measles-outbreak-delaware-child-case-what-are-measles-symptoms-in-kids/91165895007/

07/21/2026

Congrats to UD MPH in Epidemiology student Athena Bruess for being been selected by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health to be a This Is Public Health (TIPH) Ambassador. The Ambassador Program is a national initiative that provides graduate students the opportunity to promote public health and raise awareness of careers in the field. As a TIPH Ambassador, Athena will engage with prospective students and the public health community through outreach, educational events, and social media, highlighting the impact of public health and helping build the future workforce of public health professionals.

05/22/2026

There is so much to celebrate in May! We had a wonderful time recognizing the contributions of our graduating students in the of Delaware Master of Public Health program. Happy Commencement and congratulations to all the graduates! We wish you well on the next part of your journey!

05/14/2026

congratulates our recent inductees into the Epsilon Zeta chapter of the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health. This year were were honored to recognize alumni, faculty, honorary partners, and current MPH students for their exceptional contributions to public health. Congrats to this year's inductees - Rita Landgraf (honorary member), Kathy Matt (honorary member), Yendelela Cuffee (faculty member), Erin Ridout (alumni member), Asli McCullers, MPH (alumni member), Fadzai Nicola Dube (student member), Bree Jawaharlal Nehru (student member), and Isabella Tullio (student member).

04/30/2026

Thank you to all who donated to support students during IHUDD 2026! We truly appreciate your commitment to a better and bright future for public health!

04/29/2026

04/29/2026

Do you...
💙 Epidemiology?
💙 Public Health?
💙 Graduate Student Success?

Today is I 💛 UD Day, the best day to show your support! Here is how your gift directly impacts our students in their academic and professional pursuits:

• $10 covers a day of parking at an off-campus community site
• $25 gets a research poster printed
• $45 pays for a rideshare from STAR Campus to the Philadelphia Airport
• $75 covers one day of meals at a conference
• $100 pays for a student membership in a public health professional organization
• $101+ contributes toward conference registration, airfare, and hotel expenses

To give, click here: https://givingday.udel.edu/amb/EPID

Thank you for supporting our students!

04/24/2026

Ready to take your epidemiology skills to the next level? The University of Delaware's online MS in Epidemiology program offers an online, accelerated pathway for students who want advanced training in research, biostatistics, and public health data. Apply by June 1st for Summer Session 2.

🔗 Visit the link in our bio to learn more.