Milken Institute School of Public Health

Milken Institute School of Public Health The only school of public health in the nation's capital.
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Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University offers 30+ programs and certificates within our 7 departments. Visit http://publichealth.gwu.edu to learn about our undergraduate and graduate degrees (BS, MPH, MS, DrPh, PHD), joint degrees, certificates, and MPH@GWU, our online master of public health degree.

09/11/2026

Inspiring, energizing, and distinctly GW ✨

What happens when online executive doctoral candidates meet face-to-face in the heart of Washington, D.C.? Here's the scoop directly from DrPH candidates Lauren Henderson, Caleb Brown, and Gabrielle Azubuike in our new Student Voices spotlight!

Last month, our 2026 cohort convened in Washington, D.C. for a week of high-stakes learning, executive networking, and cohort building. GW’s immersion events offer something rare for online doctoral students: direct access to the nation's top public health decision-makers and an instant, tight-knit GW family.

Watch Lauren, Caleb, and Gabrielle break down their immersion takeaways and what’s next on their leadership path 🎬

ONLY@GW!

Could acupuncture offer a new tool for treating depression?Depression affects millions of people worldwide, and research...
09/09/2026

Could acupuncture offer a new tool for treating depression?

Depression affects millions of people worldwide, and researchers continue to explore complementary approaches that could support existing treatments. A recent study examined how acupuncture may affect brain activity related to mood, emotional regulation, and reward processing, offering new insight into how the practice may influence depression symptoms.

While more research is needed to understand its potential role in treatment, the findings add to growing research on complementary approaches to mental health care.

Professor Amir Afkhami highlighted the importance of understanding acupuncture as a potential complement to, rather than replacement for, established depression treatments.

Exploring evidence-based approaches to mental health care can help expand our understanding of how we support people living with depression.

Article linked in stories: https://www.allure.com/story/acupuncture-depression-study-findings

09/08/2026

Meet Annabel! Annabel became a part of the BS/MPH program during her undergrad journey and has now fully transitioned into her MPH program in Health Policy. Learn more about her experience here!

Are you an undergraduate student interested in the BS/MPH program and want to learn more about what it is?

The BS/MPH program at the Milken Institute School of Public Health is a dual degree program available for undergraduate students who can apply after their sophomore or junior year. It allows committed students to become leaders by further pursuing their education in any of the residential MPH programs more efficiently and at a lower cost.

Interested students should work with their undergraduate advisor to see if the program is the right fit. BS/MPH program guides for each academic year are also available on the Dual Degrees page on our website, alongside information about the application process, curriculum, waive and replace policies, and other requirements.

Reach out to your advisor or check out publichealth.gwu.edu/dual-degrees to learn more!

09/06/2026

We had so much fun at the Public Health Student Association's Welcome Event! Stay tuned as we share more exciting events with you this year!

09/04/2026

Starting the new academic year strong with each other, some coffee, and PopUp Bagels! 🥯
The best way to power up for a great semester ahead ‼️

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09/03/2026

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09/02/2026

Hi! My name is Lauren Arnold, and I’m joining the team as a Student Communication Specialist!

I will be highlighting the amazing research coming from students, staff, and faculty across the Milken Institute School of Public Health. Follow along to meet some of the incredible people shaping the future of public health!

What happens when repeated hits to the head become a lifelong health risk? Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a n...
09/01/2026

What happens when repeated hits to the head become a lifelong health risk?

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative disease associated with repeated impacts to the head. It has been found in athletes across sports including football, hockey, rugby, soccer, wrestling and bobsledding as well as in people with repeated blast exposure.

A recent analysis found that 24.5% of 878 NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had CTE. Researchers caution that the prevalence may be higher, and the strongest predictor of CTE appears to be the cumulative force of head impacts over a lifetime. CTE can be associated with memory loss, confusion, changes in mood and behavior, and declines in executive function.

David Michaels, a professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, noted the significance of degenerative neurological diseases like CTE and the broader threats posed by occupational health conditions, in a recent article in New York Times.

Understanding the long-term effects of repeated head impacts is critical to preventing brain injury and protecting athletes throughout their lives.

Full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/us/nfl-cte-brain-disease.html

08/31/2026

Hello! My name is Cadence, and I am joining the team as a Student Communications Specialist! I am so excited to not only share my goals for the school year with you but to share some more memories as well!

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