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Lynda Lisabeth

Our mission remains clear

Interim Dean Lynda Lisabeth reflects on a transformative year at Michigan Public Health, addressing federal funding challenges and shifting research priorities. Despite significant disruption, the school’s faculty, students, staff, and alumni demonstrate resilience and innovation, remaining committed to rigorous scholarship and public service that creates lasting impact.

Madelyn Jones chops cabbage for a meal.

One student at a time: Building better nutrition

Nutrition Counseling Center bridges classroom learning with real-world practice

Michigan Public Health’s Nutrition Counseling Center trains future dietitians while providing free nutrition services to University of Michigan students and community members. The innovative program integrates hands-on counseling experience throughout graduate education, using motivational interviewing techniques to help clients discover sustainable solutions while building students’ confidence and clinical skills.

Jessica Holloway in front of the 2nd Avenue bridge near the Edsel Ford Highway in Detroit.

A passion for policy

Summer internship at Henry Ford Health transforms understanding of healthcare policy’s real-world impact

Michigan Public Health faces unprecedented challenges to life-saving research. As federal funding threats emerge, alumni and supporters must act now—share research stories, advocate for public health, and provide critical financial support. Your contribution secures discoveries that save lives worldwide.

Blue background with the words Public Health in white and your life depends on it in yellow. The words are underlined.

Rise to the moment

Michigan Public Health faces unprecedented challenges to life-saving research. As federal funding threats emerge, alumni and supporters must act now—share research stories, advocate for public health, and provide critical financial support. Your contribution secures discoveries that save lives worldwide.

Undergraduate student Robert Lee, left, talks with Emily Youatt outside of the School of Public Health building.

Building tomorrow's public health leaders

Undergraduate program transforms from groundbreaking initiative to thriving academic program

Michigan Public Health’s undergraduate program, launched in 2017, prepares students for diverse careers through interdisciplinary training and hands-on research. Now expanding to 500 students, the program offers faculty mentorship, mandatory health equity coursework, and new study abroad opportunities, with 95% of graduates employed or pursuing advanced degrees within six months.