Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IU Indianapolis

As part of their time in Kenya, students also had the opportunity to experience the country's extraordinary natural environment.

Students went on a safari at Lake Nakuru National Park. The trip offered a chance to learn about conservation and ecosystems, and to see some more of beautiful Kenya up close.

Global learning extends beyond the classroom.

Our DrPH students visited the Giraffe Center and Elephant Orphanage, experiences that deepened their understanding of Kenya's history, traditions, and communities.

IU Indianapolis is proud to highlight an important step in advancing statewide collaboration between the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IU Indianapolis and the Indiana Department of Health. 🤝⛑️

This formalized partnership will support expanded internship and experiential learning opportunities, strengthen connections between faculty and public health practitioners and create new pathways for work on statewide public health priorities and emerging health challenges.

“This agreement creates new opportunities to connect public health practice with education and innovation,” said Lindsay Weaver, MD, FACEP, Indiana state health commissioner. “By working together, we can help prepare the next generation of public health professionals while also strengthening our ability to respond to the evolving health needs of communities throughout Indiana.”

🔗Learn more about this partnership and how it will streamline career and research pathways for Fairbanks students: https://hey.iu.edu/uqIaO

Public health comes to life in communities.

During their time in Kenya, our DrPH students visited community organizations and health programs working to address local health challenges and improve quality of life for residents.

These visits provided firsthand insight into how community engagement, partnership, and local leadership drive meaningful health improvements. Students had the opportunity to learn directly from practitioners and community leaders while exploring how public health principles are applied in diverse settings.

Thank you to our community partners for sharing their expertise and experiences and to JKUAT for arranging the visits and providing insight and wisdom.

A highlight of the Kenya DrPH residency was our visit to Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology(JKUAT), one of our key global partners.

Faculty and students had the opportunity to engage with JKUAT leadership and faculty to discuss the public health system in Kenya and shared priorities in public health education, research, and community engagement.

Our partnership with JKUAT reflects a shared commitment to improving population health through collaboration, innovation, and experiential learning. We are grateful to our colleagues for their hospitality and look forward to continuing this important work together.

We are excited to announce the launching of a new academic health department partnership with the Indiana Department of Health. This new partnership will strengthen connections between public health education and practice while creating new opportunities for workforce development, student learning, and statewide collaboration. ⤵️

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Our DrPH residency students and instructors recently returned from Kenya, where they participated in a global learning experience focused on public health practice, community engagement, and international partnership.

Throughout the trip, participants engaged with academic, governmental, and community leaders, explored public health challenges and innovations, and strengthened our partnership with Jomo Kenyatta University - JKUAT.

Experiences like these help prepare the next generation of public health leaders by connecting classroom learning with real-world practice and fostering a deeper understanding of global health.

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