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Kristen Peek
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Founding Dean
School of Public and Population Health
University of Texas Medical Branch
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Spring Peek was full of big questions—and orange SPPH swag. We love seeing new med students already thinking about how public health fits into their path.
April 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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The agency forecasts weather, manages fisheries, and researches the world's oceans, atmosphere, and climate. The proposed budget cuts would slash the climate work entirely.
Major budget cuts proposed for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The agency forecasts weather, manages fisheries, and researches the world's oceans, atmosphere, and climate. The proposed budget cuts would slash the climate work entirely.
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April 11, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Want to get hired? Read this first. 👇
How to write a CV or resume that actually gets attention—from someone who’s edited hundreds. No fluff, just useful stuff:
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April 11, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Yesterday’s Public Health Symposium brought the energy—90+ posters, a keynote by Dr. Roth, and public health leadership in action.
📰 Catch up: utmb.us/dtm
📸 Event photos coming soon @utmb_spph
April 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Amazing public health energy during National Public Health week at UTMB!
Yesterday’s Public Health Symposium brought the energy—90+ posters, a keynote by Dr. Roth, and public health leadership in action.
📰 Catch up: utmb.us/dtm
📸 Event photos coming soon @utmb_spph
April 11, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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Yesterday: the examples.
Today: how they work.
Public health lives in the details.

🎥 Film + Panel
🕛 12–2 PM
📍 HEC 3.200/3.201
ℹ️ utmb.us/cws

#EverythingIsPublicHealth
April 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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April 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Hillary Clinton has officially joined Bluesky. 🥳 #Hillary #JoyfulWarriors
March 31, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Join us Mon, Apr 7 for SPPH’s first #NPHW event for 2025: a Community Voices Panel with residents from Galveston Housing Plus. Hear firsthand how housing + health intersect. 12–1 PM | SHP/SON 1.444 | Lunch provided (BYO drink)
March 31, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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New blog drop: Field Notes shares anonymous, unfiltered takes from UTMB SPPH students on public health issues. Less noise, more nuance. First up: utmb.us/drq
Student Reacts to EPA Deregulation, Urges Public Health Action
EPA rollbacks threaten environmental and public health. An SPPH student calls out the risks—and the responsibility we share to speak up and protect our future.
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March 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Just published a spotlight on our SPPH Student Association's recent initiatives at UTMB! So proud of how these students are translating learning into community action through food drives and fundraisers. This is what building health equity looks like in practice.

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SPPH Students Lead the Way in Community Care
SPPH students are making a difference! From collecting 277 items for our campus food pantry to hosting a Valentine's bake sale, their service initiatives bring our community together while advancing h...
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February 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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In 1930, Dr. Virginia Alexander founded a clinic for low-income families and studied health gaps between Black & White communities. Her work still guides public health today. #PublicHealthPioneers
March 21, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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They matched! MD/MPH and PhD/MPH students from SPPH are heading to residency—bringing public health with them.
March 21, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Productive week at #TACCHO2025!

The Academic Public Health Panel highlighted valuable opportunities for UTMB School of Public and Population Health to collaborate with local health departments across Texas.

These partnerships are key to addressing community health challenges together. 📊🏥🤝
February 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Important sessions highlighting critical public health challenges of our time!

Thanks @aspph.bsky.social for leading these crucial conversations on climate and environmental health.

Looking forward to seeing the innovative solutions that emerge from this gathering!
Don’t miss out on two exciting concurrent sessions at the #2025ASPPHAnnualMeeting for #AcademicPublicHealth

1️⃣ Innovation in Research for Climate Change & Health

2️⃣ Perspectives & Approaches to Advance Global Environmental Health

aspph.org/events/annua...
February 21, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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We’re proud to build global connections and collaborate with institutions that share our commitment to advancing education and public health.

Here’s to new friends and new beginnings! 🌍🎓
UTMB’s School of Public and Population Health recently visited Badya University in Cairo to expand our collaborations in education!
February 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
UTMB’s School of Public and Population Health recently visited Badya University in Cairo to expand our collaborations in education!
February 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM