TEN YEARS OF IMPACT
Join us as we celebrate NYU GPH's 10th anniversary, reflecting on a decade of accomplishments while looking ahead with excitement to the future of our school and our impact on global public health.The Heart of NYU GPH
For ten years and counting, we are transforming what was a small MPH program into a world-class institution. To create GPH, tremendous forces were gathered. Stellar researchers and outstanding students were recruited. Innovative scholarship was underpinned with technology for global reach. And in a city where space is at a premium for all, 100,000 square feet was allocated by the University for a new building. Since its inception, talented individuals have powered our enterprise: Building a school of public health from the ground up.
Celebratory Events
NYU Alumni and Families Weekend: 10th Anniversary Lunch & Learn
Celebrate NYU GPH's 10th anniversary and reconnect with fellow alumni! Join us for lunch and a conversation with one of NYU GPH’s longest tenured faculty members, Dr. David Abramson.
2025 APHA Alumni & Friends Reception
Join NYU GPH as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary!
Born of Necessity, Built for Impact
Responding to high demand, NYU established courses during the Great Depression for aspiring teachers to introduce the concepts of hygiene and health to their students. In the decades to follow, courses were added in nutrition and food studies, urban policy, environmental and community health: eventually, a Master of Public Health emerged. Moving from a single degree to a thriving school, though, required leaders and faculty from the NYU schools of medicine, dentistry, education, nursing, public policy and social work to coalesce around a shared vision. Their determination—and that of countless others who have followed—formed the interdisciplinary powerhouse that is the NYU School of Global Public Health.
Milestones in Health Education
The NYU School of Education lists courses on hygiene and teaching health.
1971
Council on Education for Public Health accredits NYU’s Public Health program.
2006
A University-wide Global Master of Public Health degree program is established.
2011
The Global Institute of Public Health is founded; its founding dean is appointed the next year.
2015
The NYU Board of Trustees formally approves the creation of the College of Global Public Health.
2019
NYU GPH is granted full accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health and changes its name to the School of Global Public Health.
2020
NYU GPH celebrates its fifth anniversary and moves to its new home at 708 Broadway.
Master's and doctoral students; 257 in 2015.
Faculty members; 63 in 2015.
Research awards since 2015.
Master's and doctoral programs.
GPH Impact
Maximizing Positive Health Impact
Intervention scientists at NYU GPH are developing scalable, sustainable and efficient clinical responses to society’s most intractable health challenges.
Using AI to Create Healthier Cities
An NYU research team has unveiled a new AI system that uses satellite imagery to track urban green spaces more accurately than ever before.
Preventing Overdoses Among Veterans
NYU GPH researchers are meeting at-risk veterans where they are to offer services, support, and respond to drug overdoses.
Evaluating What Americans Should Eat
An NYU GPH nutritional epidemiologist explains the science behind the newest federal dietary guidelines, from food pyramids to plates and processing.
Identifying Effective Policies to Prevent Suicide
An analysis led by NYU researchers determines policies around economic security, alcohol use, and safety restrictions have the strongest potential for reducing suicide deaths.
Exploring Infant Minds
A bioethicist at NYU GPH explains how scientists are using new neural and behavioral markers to better understand infant consciousness.
Creating Climate Solutions
