“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

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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.

How have cuts to federal funding for scientific research impacted your work?

How does air pollution affect kids?

What are the risks of weakening EPA regulation?

Do you see the impact of EPA regulations on your patients' health?

Has EPA regulation improved Americans' health?

What was the environment like before the EPA existed?

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.

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

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.