When Latrese Carruth became the Program Director for Flint’s Community Violence Intervention Program, it felt like a full-circle moment. A lifelong Fl...
A Lifeline for those Experiencing Postpartum Depression
When her grandmother died, Gabrielle Ekstrum did not cry. She was days away from giving birth to her second son, and she was focused on his arrival an...
MSU Awarded $700,000 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Equity Research for Action Coordinating Center Grant for the Planning Year
Michigan State...
Online Master of Public Health: Events & Info Sessions
The Master of Public Health virtual information webinar gives prospective students the opportunity to learn more about MSU's online program. Prospecti...
Public Health in Ghana: Research and Service for Improved Health and Hygiene
Every summer, students from the Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health, College of Human Medicine, contribute to community health research e...
Growing up 10 minutes away from Flint, Nate Peterson, MPH '25, feels a personal connection to the city. His interest in using interdisciplinary interv...
Jennifer Johnson 2025 University Distinguished Professor
Jennifer Johnson, PhD, was among ten newly designated University Distinguished Professors recognized at a reception in East Lansing on November 20. Th...
Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Criminal Legal Professionals
Law enforcement, first responders, attorneys, and criminal justice professionals spend their careers confronting trauma, whether in courtrooms, interr...
2 Million Reasons to Care About Rural Public Health in Michigan
Living in a rural community in Michigan offers unique experiences, from exploring densely forested hiking trails to enjoying the vibrant fall colors a...
Brief Jail-Based Intervention Cuts Community Suicide Risk in Half, Michigan State and Brown Study Finds
A suicide prevention program tested by researchers from Michigan State University and Brown University cut suicide attempts by more than half among pe...
Poverty After Prison Hurts Thinking and Decision-Making, MSU Study Finds
A new study led by a Michigan State University researcher shows that poverty experienced by women after leaving prison not only limits their...
MSU and Flint Community: Strengthening Mental Health of Teens with $250,000 Grant
Michigan State University, in collaboration with residents of Flint, Michigan, is spearheading an innovative, community-driven initiative to strengthe...