Celebrating unity at annual reception
February 12, 2018 - The Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted the annual Unity Reception in the FXB Atrium on February 7. Remarks were given by Dean Michelle Williams and students Corrina Wainwright, Jasmine Hall, Jonathan Hill-Rorie, and…
Public health deans oppose funding from industry-sponsored anti-smoking group
The deans of 17 public health schools in the U.S. and Canada, including Dean Michelle A. Williams of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, have signed an open letter pledging not to accept any research money from…
Data sharing will help India address public health challenges
Strengthening the collection of population health data in India, if done securely and transparently, will help address public health challenges in the country such as maternal health, antibiotic resistance, and non-communicable diseases, according to Dean Michelle Williams of…
Dean Williams calls for focus on broad impacts of discrimination in America
Widespread discrimination in America seriously threatens health and economic outcomes for millions of individuals and their communities—and these inequities should be spotlighted in the national discourse, according to Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Dean Michelle Williams.…
Popularity of plastic takes toll on oceans, puts human health at risk
November 27, 2017 – Our love affair with plastic—from water bottles, shopping bags, and drinking straws, to consumer product packaging—is taking a toll on the world’s oceans, and damaging the health of people, marine birds, and animals. The…
In Africa, the stubborn challenge of malnutrition affects millions
Conference provides window into issues at the intersection of nutrition and health, agriculture, and environment November 21, 2017 – The world produces more food than ever before, yet an estimated 200 million people in Africa lack adequate nutrition,…
Contributions of postdocs, research associates celebrated
September 22, 2017 — Postdoctoral researchers, research associates, and their faculty mentors celebrated together at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s “Postdoc Appreciation Day” on September 20, 2017 in the Kresge Cafeteria. The annual event was organized…
Six ‘Dreamers,’ including Harvard Chan student, suing Trump over DACA
Six immigrants who are benefiting from the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program are suing President Donald Trump over his decision to phase out the program. Jirayut “New” Latthivongskorn, a master’s candidate at Harvard T.H. Chan School…
Portrait of former Acting Dean David Hunter unveiled
September 8, 2017 – A crowd of faculty, staff, and students gathered at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health on September 6, 2017 for the unveiling of a portrait of David Hunter, Vincent L. Gregory Professor in…
Personal care product chemicals found in men’s urine samples
Chemicals known as phthalates and parabens are widely used in personal care products, however, it is unknown if this is an important exposure source for men. A new study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers…