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Monica Bharel, MPH ’12, bridges medicine and public health with a focus on equity. As Massachusetts’ public health commissioner, she led the state through the pandemic. At Google, she builds systems that quantify connections between housing, transportation, and health. hsph.me/livingproof
“If we don’t start with an equity lens, then we will not have equitable results" - Monica Bharel, MPH '12 Living Proof campaign imagery for Harvard Chan School featuring a headshot of Monica Bharel
October 31, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Earlier this year, Harvard Chan School's Erica Kenney and Cindy Leung shared their reactions to the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which cut federal funding for SNAP by $187 billion through 2034.

The current administration has now announced that SNAP benefits will not be issued for November 2025.
“SNAP has been the main line of defense against poverty and hunger for decades and we’ve seen that when you expand SNAP as we did during COVID, we saw decreases in food insecurity at the national level, and those were sustained as long as those benefits were increased. As soon as the benefits dropped we saw increases in food insecurity.” Cindy Leung Associate Professor of Public Health Nutrition
October 28, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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“It was an investment in myself. And through that, it was also an investment for my patients and my team. I think I am a better leader because I have more training,” says Dusadee Sarangarm, MHCM ’26, an emergency medicine physician and faculty member at the University of New Mexico. hsph.me/mhcm
October 24, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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Join us for a week of virtual events the week of October 20-24!

Prospective students can connect with staff and faculty across Harvard Chan School, engage with the Admissions and Financial Aid Offices, learn about student life and support services, and meet with current students! bit.ly/479fJV1
Join us for Virtual Visit Week at Harvard Chan October 20-24
October 16, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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“It’s just such a blessing to be able to partner with my friend. The common foundation we built during our time at Harvard Chan School has created a natural bridge that enhances our ability to align objectives and foster cooperation between the World Bank and the Ministry of Health,” said Nirola.
Deng Nyuon, MPH ’22, and Isha Nirola, DrPH ’21 in South Sudan Deng Nyuon, MPH ’22 and Isha Nirola, DrPH ’21 at their Harvard Chan graduation
October 15, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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Harvard Chan School's Community Day of Service brings together students, staff, faculty, researchers, and trainees to support nonprofits across Boston.

We asked our community members to share how they gave back on Day of Service this year.
October 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Jasmine Gonzalvo, a professor at Purdue University, chose the MPH Generalist program at Harvard Chan School because she wanted to advance her career. She was delighted to find that the online program also offered a thriving community.

Learn more: hsph.me/online
October 1, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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As an entrepreneur in the health sector, Sean Liu knew he needed to be able to work meaningfully and efficiently with health care professionals. He joined our online MPH Generalist program, enabling him to continue growing his business and family—all while earning a Harvard degree. hsph.me/online
September 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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New students at Harvard Chan School were welcomed by deans, faculty, staff, and returning students at Fall Orientation last week. The three-day event brought together 449 new students from 66 countries and territories to connect and learn how to make the most of their experience at the School.
September 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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SOPHAS is a centralized application service used by many of the accredited schools in public health, including Harvard Chan School.

All Harvard Chan School master’s and doctor of public health program applicants follow the same process, starting with SOPHAS. Learn more: hsph.me/apply
Promotional graphic with text stating "The SOPHAS application is now open. Learn more at hsph.me/apply" on a dark crimson background decorated with lighter crimson pattern Promotional graphic announcing the opening of SOPHAS application for Harvard Chan School public health programs, including Master of Science, Master of Public Health, and Doctor of Public Health. Features a crimson background with geometric design. More information at hsph.me/apply and PhD details at gsas.harvard.edu/apply
August 29, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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A new cohort of changemakers is on campus for Fall 2025 Orientation at Harvard Chan School. Welcome to all of our new students!

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August 27, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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As Fall 2025 Orientation activities kick off the academic year at Harvard Chan School, hear from alum Michelle Shah, MPH ’25, who was a HOST during last Fall Orientation.

If you’re at Orientation this week and have a question about life on campus, ask one of the HOSTs!

Welcome to #HarvardChan!
August 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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For decades, government, academia, and industry have worked together to forward scientific innovation in the U.S.

Biostatistician @johnquackenbush.bsky.social explains how investment in basic research at universities today will advance fields ranging from telecommunications to public health.
August 20, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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How have cuts to federal funding for scientific research impacted your work?
August 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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How does air pollution affect kids?
August 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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What are the risks of weakening EPA regulation?
August 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Do you see the impact of EPA regulations on your patients' health?
August 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Has EPA regulation improved Americans' health?
August 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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What was the environment like before the EPA existed?
August 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Do Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations protect Americans’ health?

Mary Rice, director of @harvardcchange.bsky.social, answers your questions in this Q&A on the EPA’s origins and impact, and what it means for Americans' health if the agency's regulations are weakened.
August 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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A travel ban enacted by President Donald Trump in early June is affecting thousands of international students—including Harvard Chan doctoral student Fatou Wurie.

Learn more in an op-ed written by Wurie in @theguardian.com: hsph.harvard.edu/news/op-ed-t...
“[The travel ban] disrupts academic communities, weakens critical international collaborations, and undermines global scholarship that profoundly benefits the U.S.” - Fatou Wurie, Doctoral candidate at Harvard Chan School
June 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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We asked Harvard Chan community members to explain their research in 7 words or less. We had so many wonderful responses that we had to share just a few more.

Help us preserve our lifesaving research: hsph.me/whygive
June 18, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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We're highlighting LGBTQ leaders in public health history during Pride month.

Martha May Eliot, was a physician and pediatric health researcher. As the first chief resident of the department of pediatrics at Yale Medical School, where she worked with Edwards A. Park on new therapies for rickets.
Martha May Eliot Pioneered work on rickets and the only woman to sign the founding documents of the World Health Organization LGBTQ leaders in public health history
June 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Even after a wildfire has been put out, particulate matter in the air can pose a risk to your health—even when you’re indoors. Harvard Chan School's Joe Allen has four tips on staying safe after a wildfire.
June 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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During Pride month, we're highlighting LGBTQ leaders in public health history.

Alan Hart, born in 1890, was a physician, researcher, radiologist, and novelist. 🧵 1/3
Alan Hart Pioneered the use of chest x-rays to diagnose tuberculosis LGBTQ leaders in public health history
June 16, 2025 at 6:18 PM