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New Research: Record High: Study Finds Growing Cannabis Use Among Older Adults

June 3, 2025
Older people who use marijuana today have higher income, education levels according to a recent analysis led by the Center for Drug Use and HIV/HCV Research.
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Stimulating Young Minds

August 22, 2023
The Office of Undergraduate Programs welcomed the 2023 College and Career Lab to provide students with an overview of how social and environmental forces can impact the health of large populations.
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Ask the Intern: Diksha Deshmukh at the NYC Health Department

Epidemiology
August 1, 2023
A Global Public Health grad student selected for two competitive summer programs dreams of becoming a 'superhero' of epidemiology.
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Advocates for a Smoke-Free Future

June 28, 2023
New York City Treats Tobacco is focused on helping people quit smoking, as tobacco manufacturers have a long history of targeting marginalized communities like those in the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Your Lived Experience Matters

May 10, 2023
Stigma can prevent individuals from sharing their story and seeking care. Dr. PhuongThao Le explains how and why speaking up can help reduce stigma among survivors of human trafficking.
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A Mental Health Crisis: The Student Perspective

May 10, 2023
GPH students Emily Chan and William Wu explain why students struggle with acknowledging and managing mental health challenges and how we must empower them to seek treatment and strive toward a better ...
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Meet a Few of Our 2023 Graduation Awardees

May 9, 2023
Get to know a few of our graduation awardees as they tell us about their GPH experience, things they learn and some priceless memories.
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Dispatch from the Road: New York, NY

May 9, 2023
Students in Robyn Gershon’s online course, Global Health Disaster Preparedness and Response, saw their lessons come to life during a field trip to the headquarters of New York City Emergency Managem...
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The Science of Mother Earth: Geospatial Science & Climate Change

April 26, 2023
Dr. Prince Michael Amegbor introduces an innovative geospatial approach to reveal the complexities of climate change and help us understand its wider impacts.
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Census Director Reflects on What Counts

April 26, 2023
Robert Santos, director of the U.S. Census Bureau, discussed with GPH statistical work is more than just data. In considering your humanity, you gain the benefit of diverse perspectives, engage in inf...
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