Flavored vapes and the controversy dividing the FDA
Three health policy researchers break down the science behind flavored vapes—and what the FDA leadership shake-up means for public health—in this piece written for The Conversation.
Health Management and Policy,Faculty Results
Michigan Public Health celebrates excellence with fifth annual Public Health Honors
The University of Michigan School of Public Health honored 16 students, faculty, staff and organizations at the fifth annual Public Health Honors in Ann Arbor, recognizing excellence in teaching, research, practice, diversity, community engagement, service and leadership advancing healthier, more equitable communities across Michigan and beyond through collaborative public health work.
Road Scholars connect University of Michigan faculty with Michigan's communities
Environmental Health Sciences professor Devon Payne-Sturges joins the 2026 Michigan Road Scholars
A new cohort of University of Michigan faculty will step out of the classroom and onto the road, traveling across the state to deepen their understanding of Michigan’s communities, economy and public challenges, while exploring how their teaching and research can connect more directly to the state.
Michigan's a great place to grow older, say those who are doing it
More than a third of Michigan’s 10 million people are over 50, and a new poll shows that 82% of them see the state as a good to excellent place to live as they grow older. The new data from the Michigan Poll on Healthy Aging could help inform Michigan policymakers and organizations as they work to serve the needs of older Michiganders now and in the future.
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.
National biodefense leaders call for coordination and stable public health support
The University of Michigan hosted the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense for campus discussions on strengthening US preparedness for biological threats. Leaders highlighted the need for sustained federal leadership, stable research funding, and bipartisan action. Speakers urged One Health coordination, clearer public communication, and updated biodefense strategy to protect supply chains and counter outbreaks.