Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH)

ASPPH is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Cynthia Harris as Chair-Elect of the ASPPH Board of Directors. Dr. Harris serves as Associate Dean for Public Health and Director and Professor of the Florida A&M University Institute of Public Health (IPH). A respected leader in academic public health, she is the first Program Director to hold this position, marking a historic milestone for the association and its members. With more than three decades of experience in environmental health, toxicology, and community-based participatory research, Dr. Harris has built a distinguished career advancing health equity, workforce diversity, and community engagement. Under her leadership, the FAMU Institute of Public Health became the first accredited public health program in North Florida and established Florida’s first Doctor of Public Health degree program. Dr. Harris previously served as Branch Chief at the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry and has led multiple Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-funded research and community health initiatives. Her term as Chair-Elect will begin following the 2026 ASPPH Annual Meeting, after which she will serve one year as Chair and one year as Immediate Past Chair. Congratulations, Dr. Harris!

Introducing ✨ARIE✨ - ASPPH’s AI Resource for Institutional Excellence. Part of the Institute for Innovation, Discovery, and Excellence in Academia (IDEA), ARIE demonstrates ASPPH’s commitment to the ethical and responsible use of technology and artificial intelligence in academic public health. ARIE functions as part of the IDEA Institute’s laboratory, library, and classroom model, helping you tailor curated public health resources to your classroom’s needs and research studies. This equity-focused chatbot aims to support learning, discovery, and academic transformation across the public health spectrum. Want to try ARIE for yourself? Visit us at APHA in D.C. November 2-5 and learn more about what ARIE can do for you! #ASPPHARIE #ASPPHIDEAInstitute

TIPH’s Virtual Grad School Fairs Week gives you the chance to chat directly with admission staff, students, and faculty from graduate schools and programs of public health. Join us next week from October 27-30, 2025: https://lnkd.in/guXTXkPS

Fernanda Bautista Garín, a This Is Public Health (TIPH) Global Grant Ambassador from the Universidad de Granada (UGR) and the Escuela Andaluza de Salud Pública - EASP, shares insights on "Proyecto Multirresistencias," an initiative addressing antimicrobial resistance. The project’s findings highlight how changes in our ecosystems, from deforestation to antibiotic overuse, directly impact our health. Global Network for Academic Public Health (GNAPH)

Join us tomorrow on October 22, 2025 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET for a compelling ASPPH Presents webinar examining how community-driven participation is transforming public health efforts in the Kansas–Missouri region and beyond. Register for the webinar at https://lnkd.in/gPCFEWtQ or watch the recording on the ASPPH Youtube channel after the event.

We are thrilled to announce that Northern Arizona University (NAU)'s Master of Public Health program, located in Flagstaff, AZ, has joined the ASPPH community as our newest member. With strengths in health promotion and a focus on rural, tribal, and border communities, NAU emphasizes applied practice and culturally informed approaches to addressing public health challenges. By joining ASPPH’s network of more than 150 CEPH-accredited members, they become part of a global movement dedicated to enhancing health outcomes through innovation, collaboration, and shared resources.

Will we see you next month at the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting & Expo in Washington, D.C.? Join us at booth #1115 with fellow disease intervention professionals to network, learn, and discover valuable resources to support your journey toward a Certified in Disease Intervention (CDI) Certification. Can’t make it in person? No worries, check out the APHA Digital Meeting offerings so you don’t miss out! https://lnkd.in/dHQjpwm Want to learn more about the CDI credential? Head to https://lnkd.in/gDnG_vtw #thisisdiseaseintervention #CDIcertification

Civic engagement is a powerful catalyst for advancing health equity and creating responsive public policy. To explore how civic engagement drives equitable public health policy, drawing insights from community-led initiatives in the Kansas and Missouri region, join us for an ASPPH Presents webinar on October 22, 2025 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET. 💻 Panelists will examine the role of public health institutions in fostering democratic participation and highlight opportunities for partnership, advocacy, and regional convenings that advance community health and equity. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gPCFEWtQ

We'll take "ASPPH Member Competes on Jeopardy!" for $35,000, please! Prasad Patil, assistant professor of biostatistics at Boston University School of Public Health, achieved a years-long goal when he was selected as a contestant on Jeopardy and even took home prize money. Way to go, Dr. Patil, and way to represent public health. 👏

As public health professionals, the strength of public health begins with our own well-being. To continue safeguarding our communities, we must protect our own mental health and uplift our fellow peers so that together, we can support a stronger future worldwide.💙💚 #WorldMentalHealthDay