On the Heights: March 2025
Departmental news, research highlights, community achievements, and more to help you stay connected with the Michigan Public Health community.
Alumni
Distinguished alumnus Amir Dan Rubin shares his insights on healthcare, leadership and innovation
The University of Michigan School of Public Health, in conjunction with the Griffith Leadership Center, recently hosted a pivotal conversation between Amir Dan Rubin, MHSA ’96, MBA ’96, a trailblazer in healthcare innovation, and Dean F. DuBois Bowman.
It Happened at Michigan -- An historic public health degree
Paul B. Cornely, a three-time U-M alumnus (BS '98, MD '31, PhD '34) was a pioneer in the fight for equity and civil rights in public health. Throughout his career, he fought for the desegregation of hospitals and equal healthcare opportunities for all.
$998K awarded to U-M researchers to evaluate effectiveness of school-based firearm storage campaign
The study seeks to inform national implementation strategies for secure firearm storage by leveraging community and educational partnerships.
University of Michigan School of Public Health and Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention researchers recently secured a $998,907 grant from the National Institute of Justice to evaluate a community-led, school-based secure firearm storage campaign in high schools across Michigan.
Holocaust survivor, peace activist receives Germany's highest civilian honor
Holocaust survivor Irene Butter, professor emerita at the U-M School of Public Health, received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany on June 20, 2024. A peace activist, she builds friendships across borders by sharing stories.
Health equity scholar Darrell Hudson named Health Behavior and Health Education chair
Leading health equity researcher Darrell Hudson, MPH ‘05, PhD ‘09, has been named chair of the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. His appointment for a five-year term, effective August 26, 2024, was approved by the University of Michigan Board of Regents today.