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Oh, SNAP: The Unintended Consequences of Addressing Food Insecurity

With 47 million people in the U.S. facing food insecurity in 2023—more than the combined population of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Texas, the urgency of this issue cannot be overstated. In one of the wealthiest nations in the world, it is unacceptable that many people struggle to access enough safe, nutritious food.  

Dr. Amber Pearson

Amber Pearson Appointed Associate Chair for Recruitment and Searches

The Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health is unique as the first academic Department to be co-developed and co-governed in partnership with the communities it serves. As Michigan State University's first fully philanthropically named Department, expansion efforts include recruiting top talent. With more than $186 million in federal research grants and other funding to date, this community-partnered public health department has been an economic engine for Flint while improving health outcomes and influencing health policy.  

Andrea Morrison

Connecting Creativity and Public Health

Returning to school after a long break can be a daunting decision to make. Master of Public Health (MPH) student Andrea Morrison decided to apply to the program after taking time off to raise her family. To keep herself grounded, Morrison uses her passion for yarn arts to focus and improve her mental health. She writes about what inspired her to earn her MPH and how knitting helps spark creativity in unconventional ways.