Charles Holmes recommended as next School of Public Health dean
Charles Holmes, an internationally recognized physician-scientist and global health leader, has been recommended to serve as the next dean of the School of Public Health.
Alumni Results
NSF CEO challenges Class of 2026: 'Build bridges that outlast you'
More than 450 Michigan Public Health graduates celebrated as leaders urge stewardship, resilience, hope
The University of Michigan School of Public Health’s April 30 commencement featured NSF CEO Pedro Sancha urging the Class of 2026 to “build bridges that outlast you.” Highlighting equity, prevention and scientific trust, he and leaders Lynda Lisabeth and student Farhia Mohamed emphasized resilience amid funding pressures and misinformation.
How does extreme weather affect community health? A University of Michigan researcher explains
Environmental epidemiologist Carina Gronlund on the surprising links between housing, heat and health equity—and what can be done about it
University of Michigan’s Carina Gronlund investigates how Detroit’s neighborhoods, weather and housing shape health risks. Her research connects extreme heat, pollen and poor housing to sleep, cognitive health and disease—advancing environmental justice, public health, and community resilience amid shifting climate conditions.
On the Heights: August 2025
Faculty testify on policy impacts, receive research grants, and share expertise on national platforms
Faculty expertise drives policy testimony, groundbreaking research, and national media coverage as Michigan Public Health advances health equity and community impact.
From equations to impact: Advancing public health through biostatistics
Q&A with University of Michigan researcher Jian Kang on mental health, aging and cancer
Jian Kang is a professor and associate chair for Research in the Department of Biostatistics at Michigan Public Health, where he develops cutting-edge statistical methods for analyzing complex biomedical data. He’s particularly interested in brain-computer interfaces and neuroimaging, developing methods that help researchers better understand how the brain works and how it changes with age or disease.
On the Heights: July 2025
Departmental news, research highlights, community achievements, and more to help you stay connected with the Michigan Public Health community.