UNMC College of Public Health

Good news! There’s still time to apply for Fall 2026 admission to the UNMC College of Public Health Master of Public Health program.

Advance your career, expand your impact and open doors to new opportunities in public health.

Apply by July 1: https://go.unmc.edu/apply-mph-fall2026

Headed to ? Join us for a pre-conference workshop hosted by UNMC College of Public Health , University of Washington CHANGE and University of Vermont.

Standardizing Climate and Health Risk Assessments for Local Action
📅 July 14, 2026
⏰ 8:00–10:00 AM (ET)

This interactive, 2-hour session, led by Dr. Jesse Bell and Dr. Shivendra Srivastava, will bring together public health professionals to review research findings, share insights and build toward standardized approaches for local action.

Fill out our interest form to stay connected: go.unmc.edu/naccho-pre-conf-workshop-form

Big news from UNMC College of Public Health! 👏

Dr. Joseph Fauver’s project, “Reassessing West Nile virus action thresholds for improved disease control,” has received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) /National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

“This funding provides an important opportunity to better understand how West Nile virus spreads and how public health officials can respond more effectively,” Dr. Fauver said.

🔗 Read the full article: go.unmc.edu/dr-fauver-west-nile-grant

A new space for healing, learning and connection is coming to UNMC College of Public Health . 🌱

🔗 Read more about the Indigenous Medicine Garden and its upcoming dedication: go.unmc.edu/indigenous-med-garden-dedication

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Were you or do you know anyone impacted by the 2026 Nebraska wildfires?

Local health departments and UNMC are partnering to learn directly from residents about their experiences and recovery needs. Assessment teams will be visiting randomly selected households in wildfire-affected areas in central and western Nebraska to conduct voluntary surveys that will help guide future disaster preparedness and recovery efforts.

Participants will receive free water testing and a wildfire cleanup kit. Your voice can help strengthen Nebraska communities and improve future disaster response.

Sign up to volunteer: go.unmc.edu/8gt0

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🚨 There’s still time. The MHA application deadline has been extended to July 1!

Build the leadership, communication and analytical skills to move your healthcare career forward. Earn your MHA at UNMC College of Public Health and prepare to make a lasting impact.

🔗 Apply now: go.unmc.edu/apply-mha-fall2026

World Ocean Day 🐋✨

When our oceans are healthy, we are healthy.

Learn what oceans have to do with human health in this article from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/ocean-human-health.html

We are proud to recognize Dr. Jamie Dowling for her contribution to a recent publication in the Journal of American College Health.

The article, “Sexual health and campus climate for LGBTQ+ college students”, marks the final milestone of a PhD student’s dissertation. Dr. Dowling served as the content expert on the student’s dissertation committee, helping bring this important research to publication.

🔗 Read the full article: https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2026.2660178