Public Health News

Dr. Amber Pearson

Can Nature-Based Interventions Positively Impact the Mental Health of Students of Color?

There’s widespread evidence that anxiety is growing and mental health is declining among people ages 18 to 24. We also know that the number of people — especially students of color — in this age group who are seeking mental health care has declined since the start of the pandemic.

Meet the 2024 Flint Spartan Scholars

Michigan State University is excited to award three Flint Spartan Master of Public Health Scholarships for 2024. Congratulations to Sydnie Wiederman, April LaGrone, and Candace Whitfield as the recipients full and partial scholarships for 2024. The scholarship has been awarded to incoming Master of Public Health (MPH) students who live or work in the greater Flint community for three consecutive years.

Workforce Development Workshops

The MSU Master of Public Health program Workforce Development Committee is charged with helping to meet the professional development needs of the public health workforce in Greater Flint and surrounding areas. 

It holds free, bimonthly virtual workshops on topics relevant to public health organizations on Friday mornings. 

Public Health Policy Advocacy 
September 20, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am