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A Reflection on Homelessness

… tents are increasing on city sidewalks and in parks, and while they may not be unusual on New York City streets, they’ve been a less familiar sight in DC until now. When you see them, …

Guns: Demanding Change

… to carry weapons in their classrooms — a measure that once would have seemed inconceivable. ( New York Times ) Recently, research concluded that Florida's Stand Your Ground law was followed …

Teaching How to Save Lives for A Living

… There was no doubt that I wanted to pursue graduate school once I completed my bachelor’s degree. Social and health psychology held the answers to many questions that I pondered as a …

Cross Continental Experience Blog: The Aftermath of Italy's Decisive Campaign

… Though a brief reprieve from far-right populist politics in Europe was brought by France’s new Prime Minister and Germany’s Merkel, this era has come to an abrupt end.  Good news- Right on … which will be exceptional. In a conversation with one of our other NYU professors back in New York, they eloquently reflected that, “perhaps right now is the best possible time for you …

"Deployed: A Physician on the Front Lines of Global Health" A Conversation with Kevin M. De Cock, MD

… health efforts, systemic challenges like health inequities, and the lessons learned from managing disease outbreaks in diverse settings. The discussion will bridge clinical medicine, …

It's Time to #DoSomething About Guns

… which require meaning to be attached to all clauses. While there once was hope that a new Supreme Court with different Justices would revert to its earlier interpretation, the current … #DoSomething.     Jennifer Pomeranz, JD, MPH Assistant Professor of Public Health Policy and Management     Video:  Survive the school year with these must-have back to school essentials. …

A Powerhouse Course in Women’s Health

… students who are dedicated to improving women's health on a global level. They began the new year at beautiful NYU Florence, enrolled in the J term course Global Women's Health Programs: … to Improve Women's Lives , taught by Dr. Cheryl Healton, Professor of Public Health Policy and Management. This trip combined academic learning with real-world exposure to the complexities of …

The Black Women’s Health Collective: Making Space in Public Health Through Intersectionality

… ability, and gender. Photo courtesy of  Beyond the Bomb . As the premier organization at New York University dedicated to highlighting the unique health experiences of Black women and …

Message from Dean Cheryl Healton: Speaking Against Gun Violence

…   And finally, many cousins of mine reside in Canada – and one submitted this editorial to the New York Times in response to the shooting in Florida.   I conclude this week with his heartfelt …

NYU GPH Joins NIH-Funded LAUNCH Global Research Training Program

… (PhD) trainees from diverse backgrounds in the U.S., as well as trainees (post-professional degree graduates) from six countries in Sub-Saharan Africa: Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, …