• SPH Student Monroe Marshall smiles in front of the Albany County Department of Health, where he has been working as a contact tracer during the pandemic. Aerial of UAlbany's Health Sciences campus

    Defining experiences in public health

    Improving public health through learning, discovery, and innovation.

  • SPH Student Caryl English smiles at the camera. Two women holding laptops and backpacks as they walk across campus. Pink flowers and bright green folliage are in the background.

    Training public health leaders

    Providing meaningful hands-on experiences to prepare students to make an impact.

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School of Public Health

At the School of Public Health, you’ll be a part of our efforts to build healthier communities by engaging in hands-on courses, cutting-edge research, and practice-based experience enhanced by our unique 35-year partnership with the New York State Department of Health.

We provide defining experiences in public health – experiences that enable you to examine issues, explore possibilities, and create the change needed for a better tomorrow.

 

At the School of Public Health, we know we must stand strong and tall against racism, oppression, violence and hatred. Please view our School's anti-racism resources today.

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Biomedical Sciences Health Policy, Management & Behavior Epidemiology & Biostatistics Environmental Health Sciences

Coronavirus Research and Response

Recent News

Interdisciplinary Research Partnership at UAlbany Aids Albany County Mental Health Program
A new pilot program launched last week to meet the needs of those experiencing mental health crises in the Hilltowns of Albany County is aided by researchers in the School of Public Health and the School of Social Welfare.

Interdisciplinary Research Partnership at UAlbany Aids Albany County Mental Health Program
A new pilot program launched last week to meet the needs of those experiencing mental health crises in the Hilltowns of Albany County is aided by researchers in the School of Public Health and the School of Social Welfare.

Interdisciplinary Research Partnership at UAlbany Aids Albany County Mental Health Program
A new pilot program launched last week to meet the needs of those experiencing mental health crises in the Hilltowns of Albany County is aided by researchers in the School of Public Health and the School of Social Welfare.

SPH Dean Authors CNN Opinion Article on COVID-19 Delta Variant
David Holtgrave, Dean of the School of Public Health, recently authored an opinion piece published by CNN that discusses why "we must urgently pivot our policy, programmatic and communication efforts to address the novel challenges now posed by the Covid-19 Delta variant before it becomes even more widespread."

Public Health Students & Alumni Launch Podcast
ALBANY, N.Y. (June 7, 2021) – Students and alumni from the University at Albany School of Public Health have developed a podcast to discuss important topics related to public health. The podcast, named “Healthy Conversations”, features experts from across the public health field.

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100%
Doctoral graduates employed within 6 months of graduation
93%
MPH graduates working in public health within one year
85%
MPH graduates working in public health within 6 months
Research

Areas of Research Expertise Include:

- Cancer epidemiology and cancer genomics

- COVID-19 and emerging diseases

- Evidence-based healthcare

- Food systems and childhood obesity

- Health disparities and health equity

- Health effects of climate change and the environment

- HIV policy and prevention

- Infectious disease epidemiology

- Maternal and child health

- Social epidemiology and social determinants of health

- Violence and addiction

 

Dr. Feingold and Dr. Hosler work in the local region to address food waste and its contribution to climate change.
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School of Public Health
One University Place
Rensselaer, NY 12144
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Dean's Office: 518-402-0283
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Admissions: 518-402-0361
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518-402-0329
Office Hours

On-Site: Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 am-12 pm

Virtual: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm