Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health

Tune in on June 11th, 2026 for Episode 3 of the IDEA Exchange Podcast - “Rewriting the Rules: Public Health Education in the Age of AI” featuring Dr. Miruna Buta of the University of Washington.

All episodes of the ASPPH IDEA Exchange Podcast are available on ASPPH's YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2pUCftOmYmN5v5LbVnAZkpFQ3H37gfqA&si=aRYNY75g2EU3HmBo
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/idea-exchange-by-aspph/id1889949488
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0eYdTBJELYusRUBs4WzI3w?si=cd3b8ea1a2ab4ab4

Happy ! Here's a sweet snapshot of the next generation of public health leaders.

According to 2025 ASPPH Institutional Reporting data, our student community is made up of:

🍩 45% Master's students
🍩 42% Bachelor's students
🍩 13% Doctoral students

Together, that's 75,962 students preparing to shape the future of public health. We are so proud of each and every one!

We understand the importance of the hiring process for the DI workforce. That’s where the DI JTA comes in. Results from the DI JTA can assist in recruitment and retention efforts by articulating the specific roles and activities of the DI workforce.

Urge your colleagues to participate in the JTA survey today: http://nbphe.org/di-jta

For more information on the DI JTA, check out: https://www.nbphe.org/di-job-task-analysis/

Public health is about people. At ASPPH, we recognize that everyone, everywhere deserves the opportunity to live a healthy and safe life.

As we continue advancing academic public health through education, research, and practice, we must keep equity, access, and community wellbeing at the center of everything we do. 🌐🤍

The instinct to care deeply for others is what makes so many public health professionals extraordinary at what they do. is a reminder that caring for communities should also include caring for yourself. Don’t forget to put yourself first sometimes. 💚

This week, ASPPH staff connected with current and prospective students in the DC area to learn more about their graduate school search experience and the resources that matter most to them.

Hearing directly from students about how they discover programs, navigate resources, and make decisions is invaluable as ASPPH continues working to better support future public health leaders.

Thank you to everyone who shared their time, perspectives, and thoughtful feedback.

Registration is open for the UniversiDI Summit hosted by NCSD (National Coalition of STD Directors) and ASPPH.

Join us on June 24 for this interactive, day-long event, designed for disease intervention professionals. We will be sharing information about the Certified Disease Intervention (CDI) program, including certification information, preparation resources, and training opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to connect with peers and learn from subject matter experts across the field.

We hope to see you there! Sign up today: https://disummit.vfairs.com/en/

We’re heading to Boston, MA for the CSTE Annual Conference! Find us in the exhibit hall from May 31- June 4 to see how UniversiDI can support your professional development in disease intervention.

Visit https://thisisdiseaseintervention.org/universidi/ to access resources and tools to support your journey toward the CDI Certification!

Earlier this week, ASPPH joined a lawsuit with sister organizations opposing the Department of Education’s recently finalized RISE rule, which narrows the definition of “professional degrees” and limits federal student loan access for students pursuing public health degrees and other health professions degrees.

This rule creates significant barriers to public health education at a time when the nation continues to face major workforce shortages across public health systems. The filing emphasizes that MPH and DrPH programs provide advanced professional training essential for careers in governmental public health, health systems, community organizations, research institutions, and emergency response.

Read More in ASPPH's statement: https://aspph.org/news-insights/aspph-statement-on-joint-lawsuit/