Alumni at Work

MSU MPH Alumnus Nate Peterson

From the Classroom to the Community

Growing up 10 minutes away from Flint, Nate Peterson, MPH '25, feels a personal connection to the city. His interest in using interdisciplinary interv...
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Communicating Safe Driving Habits to Michiganders

Effective public health communicators use clarity, empathy, and evidence to build trust in communities. In an age of constant access to information – ...
Read: AI and the Future of Health Care, a story by Spotless Amponsah

AI and the Future of Health Care

Can AI lead to the early detection of diseases and improve patient outcomes? My approach to learning has always been about asking tough questions and...
Kendra Shannon

Agents of Change: Spartans are Built for the Challenge

When I think about what it means to be a public health change agent, I envision a ripple effect—a single action creating waves that extend far beyond ...
Katlin Harwood-Schelb

First Flint Spartan Scholar Looks Back

In 2021, Katlin Harwood-Schelb, MPH ’24, decided to take a chance. After hearing about a brand-new scholarship opportunity from MSU’s Master of Public...
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Shining a Light on Sexual Health

Recent Master of Public Health (MPH) graduate Harsna Chahal, ‘24, has been a Spartan for as long as she can remember. The Michigan native has fond mem...
Jenna Koelsch

From Public Health to Peace Corps

Immersive experiences in the field cannot be taught in a classroom. The key to becoming a successful global health professional is stepping out of you...
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MSU Alumnae Team Up to Open Accredited Milk Bank

Babies, parents, and caregivers in Central and Southeast Michigan now have better access to donor breast milk thanks to Michigan State University alum...
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Graduate Voice: What The Spartan Statue Means to my MSU Journey

"So, this is what it feels like," were the words I remember uttering as I looked at The Spartan statue. It marked the first instance I truly sensed th...
Read "A Healthy Perspective on Criminal Justice" by Rebecca Stone

A Healthy Perspective on Criminal Justice

Crime. Trauma. Drugs. Intimate partner violence. Sex trafficking. Child abuse and neglect. That may sound like a lineup of topics from episodes of La...
Holly Campbell, MPH, RN

Being Comfortable in the Uncomfortable

The best way to create a fulfilling career is to move forward. From pre-med to public health to nursing school, Holly Campbell may think that she “did...
Read more: Modernizing Michigan’s Disease Surveillance System by Catherine Washington

Modernizing Michigan’s Disease Surveillance System

Spring 2022 brought two milestones for Master of Public Health (MPH) graduate Catherine Washington: a new degree and a new full-time position. “I went...

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