Join us for our next #GrandRounds, “Causal Learning for Individual and Population Health in the Era of AI” featuring Dr. Linda Valeri.
Dr. Valeri will explore how emerging technologies and causal inference methods are transforming the way we learn from data, and what that means for public health decision-making, from individual care to population-level impact. She’ll also discuss the ethical challenges and opportunities shaping research in the age of AI.
📅 May 14 | 4–5:30 PM
📍 CUNY SPH (Room 717) & Virtual
🎟️ RSVP at the link in bio or cunysph.me/GR-Valeri
Dr. Valeri is an associate professor at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health and an expert in statistical learning, causal inference, and health data integration, with contributions that have advanced research across biomedical and social sciences.
#CUNYSPH #PublicHealth #AI #Biostatistics #CausalInference
As we count down the days to commencement, join us in celebrating the recipients of the 2026 Dean’s Faculty Awards!🎉
These awards recognize faculty whose teaching, research, service, and leadership continue to shape the future of public health and inspire the #CUNYSPH community every day. From advancing groundbreaking research to mentoring the next generation of public health leaders, this year’s honorees embody the mission and values of our school.
Please join us in congratulating our outstanding faculty!🩵💙
#Classof2026 #Commencement2026 #CUNYSPH26 #CUNY26
Congratulations to Sean Pratt (PhD candidate in Community Health and Health Policy), who recently received the Dean’s Dissertation Award.
Sean’s dissertation examines understudied dimensions of drug use among young adults ages 18–29, with a focus on the role of parents in shaping drug use and treatment trajectories over the course of young adulthood.
Sean was also the first author on a poster presented at the Rx and Illicit Drug Summit in Nashville, Tennessee — work that grew out of a research partnership between CUNY SPH and the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner, and led by Dr. Diana Romero.
Sean currently serves as an adjunct lecturer and teaching assistant at CUNY SPH and holds a Predoctoral Fellowship at NYU College of Nursing (@nyumeyers ).
Congratulations, Sean!
#CUNYSPH #StudentSpotlight #CHHP #DrugPolicy #PublicHealthResearch #HealthEquity
A new study from @nychealthy and #CUNYSPH finds that many Asian American adults in New York City face significant mental health challenges alongside barriers to care.
Among more than 6,600 participants, 7.4% reported serious psychological distress, and more than one-third of those individuals had unmet mental health treatment needs. Cost, stigma, limited awareness of services, and a lack of culturally responsive care were among the key barriers identified.
The findings underscore the need for more accessible, culturally and linguistically responsive mental health services across NYC communities.
Read more at the link in bio.
#MentalHealth #HealthEquity #AsianAmericanHealth
We have 25 days until Commencement! 🎓✨
We can’t wait to celebrate the #CUNYSPH Class of 2026 on June 2 at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. As the countdown continues, don’t forget to RSVP for the virtual commencement orientation by May 13 to get important information about the ceremony, tickets, regalia, and more.
Check your CUNY SPH email for details and visit the link in bio or cunysph.me/commencement2026
#Classof2026 #Classod2025 #Commencement2026 #Grad26
In an op-ed for @TheHill , #CUNYSPH Distinguished Scholar Lyndon Haviland warns that the rapid expansion of sports betting in the U.S. poses a growing public health threat.
The piece argues that gambling is no longer a niche activity but a highly accessible, aggressively marketed industry with real risks for addiction, financial harm, and mental health consequences, especially for young people and other vulnerable populations.
Haviland calls for a stronger public health–driven regulatory approach, emphasizing that sports betting should be treated like other addictive products, with safeguards that prioritize prevention, transparency, and consumer protection over industry expansion, starting with the SAFE Bet Act.
Read the full piece at the link in bio.
#GamblingAddiction #SAFEBetAct
✨ There’s no one right path — it’s about aligning your experiences with your goals.
In our “What I Did With My Degree” alumni panel, Kristen Kolb (MPH ‘24), shares how focusing on research, policy exposure, and hands-on experiences during her MPH supported her transition from a clinical role to a non-clinical career.
Watch the full Health Policy & Management panel, hosted by our Office of Career Services, at the link in bio or cunysph.me/HPAMpanel
#CUNYSPH #CareerService
Congratulations to #CUNYSPH graduate student Jessica George on receiving the CUNY Women’s Conference Student Leadership Award. 🩵💙
Jessica, who serves as President of the CUNY SPH Graduate Student Government Association, was recognized for her leadership, initiative, and commitment to making an impact across her academic, professional, and community work. Her thoughtful contributions reflect the values of service and growth that define the CUNY community.
Jessica received her award at this year’s CUNY Women’s Conference Week from Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez and Shirley de Peña Director of Foster Youth College Success Initiative photographed here.
We’re proud to celebrate her achievements and look forward to all she continues to accomplish.
#CUNYWCW #StudentSuccess #FutureLeader
How can wastewater help us stay ahead of public health threats?
In our #GrandRounds, Tara Sabo-Attwood, PhD, explored how wastewater epidemiology is transforming surveillance, from tracking COVID-19 to detecting fentanyl trends in near real time. Unlike traditional data sources that can take months, wastewater analysis offers same-day insights into what’s happening in communities right now.
By identifying early signals before cases or deaths rise this approach serves as a powerful early warning system, helping public health respond faster and more effectively.
Check out the full recording at the link in bio cunysph.me/sabo-attwood
#CUNYSPH #EnvironmentalHealth
Discover the tools to build your public health career 🩺💙 From workshops and masterclasses to drop-in coaching and Career Prep Days, the #CUNYSPH Office of Career Services is here to support every step of your journey—whether you’re refining your resume, preparing for interviews, or expanding your network.
Your future in public health starts with the skills, confidence, and connections you build today.
Learn more at the link in bio or cunysph.me/CareerServices
#CareerServices #PublicHealthCareers #CareerDevelopment
This World Immunization Week, we recognize one of public health’s greatest achievements: vaccines have saved more than 150 million lives over the past 50 years and protect against more than 30 life-threatening diseases.
But millions of children still miss essential vaccinations each year. Building trust, sharing accurate information, and strengthening confidence in vaccines are critical to protecting our communities today and for generations to come.
From measles to HPV to emerging vaccines for diseases like malaria and RSV, immunization continues to shape a healthier future for all.
#CUNYSPH #WorldImmunizationWeek #VaccinesWork #PublicHealth
Did you know that some of the most important work in public health happens quietly behind the scenes? For over 200 years, the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps has responded to crises, shaped policy, and protected communities, often without recognition.
Join us for a film screening and panel with USPHS officers working across agencies like @CDCgov , @FDA , and @CMSgov .
🎬 The Invisible Corps: In Service of Health
📅 May 7 | 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 CUNY SPH Auditorium (Room 708)
🎟️ Register at the link in bio or cunysph.me/InvisibleCorps
Space is limited, save your spot today!
#CareerServices #CUNYSPH #InvisibleCorps
