Student Views

Eight MPH students at the Michigan Capitol

MPH Students Advocate for Public Health Legislation at State Capitol

On April 10, 2024, the Michigan Association for Local Public Health (MALPH) held its annual Day at the Capitol advocacy event in Lansing, Michigan. MA...
Brenden Smith

Student Q&A: Brenden Smith

After graduating from MSU’s James Madison College with a bachelor’s degree in social relations and policy, Master of Public Health (MPH) student Brend...
Alexandria Liquia

Flint Spartan Scholar Q&A: Alexandria Liquia

Michigan State University is excited to congratulate Alexandria Liquia as the 2023 recipient of the Flint Spartan Master of Public Health Scholarship....
Read the article: "Making Connections Online and In-Person"

Making Connections Online and In-Person

Sometimes it can be challenging to connect with fellow students in an online program. Master of Public Health (MPH) student Liz McCormick and Olivia T...
Student Q&A: Kristy Kontowsky

Student Q&A: Kristy Kontowsky

Master of Public Health student, Kristy Kontowsky, has always felt a sense of belonging at Michigan State University. As she thought about continuing ...
Read the article: Why Michigan Needs Tutoring to Improve Tobacco Grades by Brittany Tayler

Why Michigan Needs Tutoring to Improve Tobacco Grades

Michigan continues to struggle to protect residents from tobacco products' harmful effects. As a typical overachiever, receiving any grade lower than...
Read Lauryn Allen's MPH Student Q&A

Student Q&A: Lauryn Allen

As soon as she stepped foot on MSU's campus, Lauryn Allen knew she was meant to be a Spartan. Her passion for helping underserved groups and using res...
Read the article "A Place in Public Health" featuring Lillian Jensen

A Place in Public Health

After graduating from MSU with her bachelor’s degree in microbiology, Lillian Jensen took some time away from starting her career to serve as a medica...
Read Donovan Dennis's MPH Student Q&A

Student Q&A: Donovan Dennis

Studying public health reinforced Donovan Dennis' decision to apply for medical school in hopes of becoming a physician. Inspired by the work of advoc...
Read more about Vorice Patterson, Flint Spartan Scholar

Vorice Patterson Named Second Flint Spartan Scholar

Michigan State University is excited to congratulate Vorice Patterson as the second recipient of the Flint Spartan Master of Public Health Scholarship...
Read Viviana Quintino-Zavala's MPH Student Q&A

Student Q&A: Viviana Quintino-Zavala

Viviana Quintino-Zavala finds joy in contributing to public health initiatives as a leader within her community in Kent County, Michigan. Her desire t...
Read 'The Gun Violence Emergency in America' article

The Gun Violence Emergency in America

In the past year, gun violence has become the leading cause of death in children, surpassing motor vehicle accidents. Though school shootings often ga...

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