Message from the Dean
Welcome to the UNMC College of Public Health, a community of students, faculty, staff and partners dedicated to fostering innovative solutions to improve our nation’s health. We are putting knowledge into practice and implementing a new era of public health grounded in social justice, community engagement, innovative public health practices, and public health policies that support community health efforts.
Our work as a vital partner of a broad and integrated academic medical center in conjunction with our state and local health departments and our corporate and community partners — has helped make Nebraska one of the healthiest states in the nation (ranked 11th by United Health Foundation, America's Health Rankings). But we can, and will, do even better. Although we have made great strides to improve the health of Nebraskans, UNMC is committed to making Nebraska the healthiest state in the nation. This challenge makes for an unparalleled learning environment for our students and faculty.
Public health is confronted by unprecedented societal and global health challenges affecting billions, including climate change, globalization, increasing chronic and communicable diseases, and new health systems. While the challenges are great, we are capitalizing on the breadth of talents, innovative ideas and resources of our vast network of students, faculty and partners to create groundbreaking models for health promotion, disease prevention, and public health policies that support community health efforts for Nebraska, the U.S., and the world.
For those committed to creating a culture of health, the UNMC College of Public Health provides countless opportunities to improve the health of populations in placements with local health departments, insurers, health care systems, community organizations and more. These experiences are specifically designed to prepare our alumni for the future and to give them a competitive edge in the global market.
I encourage you to explore our website for a virtual glimpse of the extraordinary accomplishments of our faculty and students. Our innovative tools, programs, and partners provide an exceptional opportunity to reach large groups of people and revolutionize public health in exciting ways. We hope you’ll join us in our pursuit of the healthiest people and places worldwide.
Sincerely,
Ali S. Khan, MD, MPH
Retired Assistant Surgeon General (USPHS)
Richard Holland Presidential Chair
Dean, College of Public Health