Rutgers School of Public Health

05/23/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!🎓🎉

proudly celebrated this year's graduates during Convocation, honoring their achievements and commitment to advancing public health, alongside their loved ones, distinguished guests, and the school community.

🎥 Watch the full ceremony at go.rutgers.edu/sphlive26

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05/18/2026

Congratulations, Class of 2026! Join the celebration and watch the ceremony LIVE on May 19 at 3:30 p.m.

Watch the Rutgers School of Public Health's 2026 Convocation! During this special ceremony, graduates will hear their name called, walk across the stage in f...

05/14/2026

🎓 Abanoub J. Armanious, MS ‘26, built his path at step by step as a first-generation student guided by lived experience, mentorship, and a deep commitment to ensuring research reflects the people it is meant to serve.

Graduating with his MS in Epidemiology with a concentration in Pharmacoepidemiology, Abanoub was inducted into Delta Omega – the national honorary society for public health – and received the 2026 Stuart D. Cook Excellence in MS Research Award for his interdisciplinary work at the intersection of neuropsychiatry, pharmacoepidemiology, and patient behavior.

As Abanoub prepares to cross the stage, he shares what it took to forge his own path, the mentors who helped shape his journey, and what he hopes the next generation of public health leaders carries forward.

🔗 Read his story here: https://sph.rutgers.edu/news/first-generation-student-bridges-disciplines-and-finds-mentorship-school-public-health

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As a first-generation graduate student at Rutgers School of Public Health, he built his path step by step, guided by mentorship, lived experience and a deep commitment to ensuring research reflects the people it is meant to serve.

05/11/2026

Public health begins with people — and recognizing the realities mothers face long after Mother’s Day ends. In her latest op-ed, 's Laura Lindberg explores why investing in women’s health and well-being strengthens families, communities, and public health for all.

🔗 Read more via NJ.com: https://www.nj.com/opinion/2026/05/nearly-half-of-nj-women-cant-access-the-birth-control-they-actually-want-opinion.html

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New research reveals that 44% of people at risk of pregnancy aren't using their preferred contraceptive method. A mother and educator explains why the gap between policy progress and real access matters for every family in the state.

05/07/2026

🚨 We are aware of the current issue affecting Canvas and understand the disruption this may cause.

Faculty will be reaching out directly to students via Rutgers School of Public Health email with course-specific updates and next steps as they become available.

Please continue to monitor your Rutgers School of Public Health email regularly for additional information and instructions.

05/07/2026

A look at some of the Spring 2026 Practicum Capstone presentations at 📊🔎💡

From policy to epidemiology to global health and more, students shared the public health projects they developed through applied learning and practice. The Practicum Capstone is a culminating academic experience for our students, guided by Practicum Faculty Advisors and shaped by students’ knowledge, professional experiences, and passions.

Congratulations to our students on this outstanding achievement 👏

A special thank you to the SEAA Practice Team for coordinating another successful semester of presentations for the community!

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05/05/2026

doctoral student Sean Stratton, MPH, PhD ’26, has spent the past two years working with Trenton residents to assess lead exposure risks in and around their homes.

Through community-engaged research, his work has provided residents with comprehensive screenings that are often difficult to access and revealed gaps in how environmental health risks are identified and addressed.

🔗 Learn more via NJ Spotlight News: https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/04/polluted-nj-neighborhood-has-one-lead-tester-and-hes-leaving-in-may/

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Scarce screening in East Trenton -- now a Superfund site -- points to a fragile public safety net for contaminated towns across the country

04/30/2026

When online classmates meet IRL 💻✈️🌍

What began as taking the same Zoom courses grew into a friendship for MPH students Brianna Vo and Luis Cordero. Through the global course, “Public Health Aspects of HIV Prevention and Care,” their online connection turned into a meaningful bond rooted in community, shared learning, and a commitment to improving the health of all people.

Across programs, learning modalities, and borders, Brianna and Luis show what it means to humanize public health: leading with compassion, stepping outside of your comfort zone, and building connections wherever the work takes you.

🔗 Learn more about their story: https://sph.rutgers.edu/news/zoom-london-chicago-when-online-classmates-meet-real-life

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Brianna Vo and Luis Cordero, both graduate students and Wellness PHirst Ambassadors at the Rutgers School of Public Health, were online classmates before they ever met in person, interacting through virtual courses while living in different states. 

04/28/2026

Closing out Alumni April with the person who started it all, meet Claire Brown, MPH ’19! 🎓

Claire earned her MPH in Social and Behavioral Health Sciences from and now serves as the school’s Director for Student Experiences, Public Health Practice, & Alumni Affairs. With over a decade of experience in student affairs and college health promotion, her professional mission is to learn and implement best practices for training healthy, happy, and highly effective student communities.

As founder of the school’s Office of Career Services, Claire develops career-advising, exploration, and training programs tailored to the diverse pathways of public health students and alumni, with Alumni April among her impactful initiatives. This year’s theme, “Humans of Rutgers School of Public Health,” centers the human stories behind public health – highlighting non-traditional journeys, interdisciplinary careers, and the people-first values that shape the profession.

💭 “... I started Alumni April in 2021 when public health students needed a healthy dose of hope," Claire said. "That need is even stronger now. This year’s theme and expanded scope were an opportunity to tap into what has always been the most meaningful part of Alumni April - getting to hear very real, human stories about the myriad of personal and professional experiences our School of Public Health community has.”

🔗 Learn more about Claire’s public health journey: https://sph.rutgers.edu/news/alumni-april-2026-claire-brown-mph

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Rutgers School of Public Health alumna Claire Brown, MPH, leads student experiences, career services and alumni engagement – building a culture of wellness and purpose across the school community