Ohio State Public Health Magazine—Summer 2025
Read about an undergraduate student inspired to support dementia caregivers, an alum passionate about encouraging women in tech, and why our new leader, Dean Paula Song, says public health is more important than ever.
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Pursue your passion. Help others thrive.
Our Public Health Buckeyes learn to understand, evaluate and tackle vexing challenges to improve health and well-being. You can too.

Undergraduate programs
As an undergraduate you can specialize in environmental public health or public health sociology as you prepare for a career making meaningful change in the lives of others.

Graduate programs
Explore our graduate and professional programs and discover how they can help you harness your passion, reach your potential and find novel solutions to help all people thrive.

Dual and combined degrees
Earn two degrees in less time. Complement your public health interests with an education in six other health sciences or one of Ohio State’s many stellar graduate and professional programs.
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Meet our students

MPH, Veterinary Public Health
Tahirah Jones focused on vector-borne diseases in marginalized communities

BSPH, Environmental Public Health
Lindsey Long inspired by community involvement

MPH-MD, Health Behavior and Health Promotion
Najhee Purdy eager to provide accessible care, address health disparities
Divisions and Centers
Each division represents one of the core areas of public health and offers advanced training leading to master’s and doctoral degrees. Our centers provide expertise to advance education and research, reaching beyond the university to help communities thrive.
Public Health news

Public Health Buckeyes: Bhargavi Sriram
MPH student chases passion for women’s health

MHA program receives reaccreditation
Recognition ensures graduates are prepared to thrive in the field