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Delta Omega 2026: Congratulations to Rashida Brown, a recent graduate of our MPH program, on being named a 2026 Delta Omega Inductee! The Delta Omega Honorary Society recognizes outstanding achievement, leadership, and devotion to the field of public health.

Rashida's Applied Practice Experience took place in Ghana, where she gained firsthand exposure to global health systems, policy development, and public health leadership through rotations within Ghana’s Ministry of Health and even got a chance to attend the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit, focused on advancing the continent from health aid dependency toward greater self-reliance.

Rashida looks forward to continuing her work in public health through federal service and future global health initiatives that center policy, regulation, and equitable access to care.

Our Online Master of Healthcare Administration is built for working professionals with 3+ years of healthcare experience who want to move into meaningful leadership roles. Connect with Program Director Katie Carow next week to learn how UIC’s MHA can help you take the next step in your career.

Save your spot: go.uic.edu/mha-program-overview

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Today is National Healthcare Recruiter Recognition Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the important service healthcare recruiters offer in connecting healthcare professionals with career opportunities. They are an incredible resource for all healthcare professionals; let's take today to thank them!

PAA 2026: Congratulations to HPA faculty member Abhery Das on her winning poster, presented at the Population Association of America 2026 Annual Meeting, titled "Low-Risk Cesareans Across the United States: A Decomposition of Individual- and County-Level Factors by Race/Ethnicity"!

Learn more about Abhery's work in HPA here: https://publichealth.uic.edu/profiles/das-abhery/

PAA 2026: We were so excited to see so many HPA faces attending the Population Association of America's 2026 Annual Meeting!

Stay tuned as we share individual presentations and accolades.

Delta Omega 2026: Congratulations to Charlene Cariou, a recent graduate of our DrPH program, on being named a 2026 Delta Omega Inductee! The Delta Omega Honorary Society recognizes outstanding achievement, leadership, and devotion to the field of public health.

Congratulations to MHA student Linu Rajwani on receiving the Chancellor's Student Service Award in recognition of her volunteer service with Nourishing Hope!

This volunteer opportunity led her to join the SELD Student Engagement and Leadership team, where she helped plan a blanket‑making initiative that brought together students from all seven allied health sciences. Students created handmade blankets and care packages that were later donated to cancer patients at UI Health as a reminder that they are not alone in their fight.

Linu also volunteers with Esperanza Health Center, where she serves on the Gala Planning Committee to support community‑focused fundraising efforts.

What does it take to move into executive leadership in healthcare while working full-time? Douglas Buchan, a healthcare director, shares why he chose UIC’s Online MHA program and how he’s building leadership and financial skills he’s already applying in his role.

Read more at: go.uic.edu/mha-buchan

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This Memorial Day, we remember all of our alumni, students, and community partners who have lost their lives serving in the military within the public health field. Their service and dedication will never be forgotten.