Public Health

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Academics What is the Role of Epidemiology in Public Health? Before George R. R. Martin imagined a single character, well before HBO turned Game of Thrones into an international cultural phenomenon, there was another John Snow (15 March 1813 - 16 June 1858), the so-called father of epidemiology. Dr. Snow’s… June 24, 2026
Academics Where Oral Health Meets Public Health: UB’s Meg Zayan Receives Connecticut’s Top Public Health Honor Alfred Civilion Fones founded the dental hygiene profession in Bridgeport in the early 1900s, motivated by something he observed in the city's schoolchildren. He… May 28, 2026
Academics Is a Master’s in Public Health a Good Degree for Career Changers? The public’s interest in public health careers is soaring. Case in point: There has been a 20% increase nationwide in Master of Public Health… March 4, 2026
Academics From UB Student to Best-Selling Author: Dr. Nadine Spring Empowers Future Clinical Researchers When Dr. Spring first stepped onto University of Bridgeport’s campus as a Biology major in 2002, she never imagined her career would lead her… November 10, 2025
Academics Is an MPH a Doctor? Many have wondered, is an MPH a doctor? While the short answer is no, a Master of Public Health is a highly respected advanced… November 7, 2025
Academics Is Pursuing an Online MPH Worth It? If you’re in the healthcare industry and are torn between going back to school or continuing in your current position, you’ve probably asked yourself,… October 6, 2025
Academics Is an Online MPH Right for You? Globally, we face more challenges than ever before. Pandemics, climate change, mental health crises, and rising inequality. In the midst of it all, one… July 17, 2025
Academics How to Get Your Master’s in Public Health Earning a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) is a powerful step toward making a lasting impact on communities and health systems around the world.… June 3, 2025
Academics 6 Careers You Didn’t Know You Could Have With an MPH Degree If you're passionate about helping others, improving health outcomes, and making a difference in your community–or even worldwide–a Master’s of Public Health (MPH) degree… May 12, 2025
Academics How a Master’s in Public Health Can Help You Make a Global Impact Public health plays a vital role in shaping the well-being of individuals and entire populations. Throughout history, public health initiatives have saved millions of… March 19, 2025