Milken Institute School of Public Health

06/24/2026

Top 5 horror movies 🍿😱
Which public health horror movie rattles you to the core?

06/18/2026

What does a landmark diabetes study from the 1980s have to do with my life today?

Quite a lot, actually.
As a Type 1 diabetic, I had the chance to visit the GW Biostatistics Center and learn how the DCCT/EDIC studies helped shape modern diabetes care. From A1C targets to long-term complication prevention, this research continues to impact millions of people—including me.

Research matters because people matter.

06/17/2026

Public health is more than hospitals and vaccines.

It's the bike lanes, crosswalks, streetlights, parks, and other everyday features that help keep communities safe and healthy.

The best public health interventions are often the ones we don't even notice—because they've become part of daily life.

06/15/2026

Congratulations to Nii Hanson-Nortey, a member of the DrPH Class of 2025 and the Office of Research Excellence team, on being selected to support the Health Security Operations Center during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Led by Dr. Rebecca Katz and Tim Manning from Georgetown University, the initiative will monitor potential infectious disease risks associated with the tournament.

The opportunity will provide hands-on experience in public health preparedness, infectious disease surveillance, and health security operations during a major international event.

06/09/2026

Where data meets discovery, and teamwork makes it happen. 📈🤝🔬 Get an inside look at the GW Biostatistics Center, a powerhouse where world-class researchers collaborate and drive progress.

06/08/2026

The U.S. just received an “F” on parental support measures. 📉

The 2026 Maternal Mental Health State Report Cards evaluate how all 50 states and D.C. address maternal mental health across 27 critical measures.

This year, a new parental support category was added, measuring policies such as paid leave and access to affordable childcare. The result? The U.S. earned the equivalent of an F in this category.

There is some progress to celebrate: the overall national grade improved from a C- to a C. But no state earned an A, and 31 states received fewer than 1 out of 5 stars for parental support.
Untreated maternal mental health conditions cost the U.S. $14.2 billion annually—but the human cost to mothers and families is immeasurable.

How did your state rank? 🔗 https://publichealth.gwu.edu/2026-maternal-mental-health-state-report-cards-released-us-receives-f-new-parental-support-measures

06/08/2026

06/03/2026

Important financial aid update 📑

There have been some recent changes, including student loan implications for the 2026-27 Academic Year.
Important Note: Your 2025–26 aid is NOT changing, and current borrowers have a 3-year safety net to stay under existing rules.

GW's Office of Student Financial Assistance has put together a lot of great resources so you can navigate these changes. They break down exactly how this impacts specific programs (including public health, nursing, PA, education, and more) and how to navigate private lending options like ELMSelect.

Don't guess about your financial future, head to the link in our bio to read the full update and view our FAQs. 🔗 https://financialaid.gwu.edu/recent-changes

06/02/2026

Behind every research breakthrough is a team of passionate people making it happen. 📊✨
From clinical trials to public health research, the Biostatistics Center at the Milken Institute School of Public Health, is helping turn data into real-world impact every day.

Meet some of the people behind the work and get a glimpse into the innovation happening right here at GW.