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The School of Public Health's largest ever graduating class was honored at Brown University's 258th Commencement and Reunion Weekend, held May 22–24, 2026. This year’s festivities were a profound testament to the resilience, dedication and vibrance that define Brown's public health community.

Hundreds gathered to celebrate over 400 graduates along with student and alumni award winners at the annual SPH pre-Commencement Community Celebration hosted by Dean Francesca Beaudoin.

Craig Spencer, an associate professor of the practice of health services, policy and practice, wrote this essay about the Ebola outbreak in Congo.

Sarah Ackley, an assistant professor of epidemiology, co-led a study that found a statistical approach, quantile aggregation, may overstate links between amyloid reduction and cognitive outcomes.

In a unique MPH capstone course, Brown graduate students learn the art of listening, grant writing and giving back.

Associate Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice David Meyers led a study that found payments to Medicare Advantage brokers more than doubled between 2014 and 2022.

Brown University researchers say an analytic method can exaggerate the causal link between amyloid reduction and cognitive benefits of new Alzheimer’s drugs.

Hayden Rooke-Ley, a senior fellow in health services, policy and practice, is quoted in this story about the role of private equity in healthcare. 

Professor of Epidemiology Jennifer Nuzzo, director of the Pandemic Center at Brown, is quoted in this story about an emerging Ebola outbreak. 

As they prepare to trade the classroom for public health practice, two soon-to-be graduates of Brown’s intensive 5-year undergraduate/MPH program reflect on their shared journey, the experiences that have shaped their commitment to public health and their reasons for optimism in uncertain times.

Latest edition reveals persistent regional disparities in civic health and civic information – and opportunities for change.

Infectious disease expert Jennifer Nuzzo answers essential questions about the spread of the ANDV strain of hantavirus at sea.

William Goedel, an associate professor of epidemiology and an affiliate of the Pandemic Center in the School of Public Health, will track the movements of World Cup teams and fans in case a communicable infection breaks out. 

Professor of Epidemiology Jennifer Nuzzo, director of the Pandemic Center at Brown, criticized what many experts see as a muted response by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to a cruise ship hantavirus outbreak. 

Nurse Ashley Stacy-Boddapati, MPH ’25, the School of Public Health’s inaugural Emerging Leader Award honoree, founded a grassroots organization that’s tackling childhood lead poisoning in North Carolina and beyond.

Kalli Green, a graduate student studying public health, authored a study that found the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ End-Stage Renal Disease Treatment Choices model did not significantly increase rates of home dialysis or kidney transplantation over four years. 

Using newly obtained federal data, Brown health policy researchers provide one of the clearest looks at how federal regulators impose Medicare Advantage penalties over a 13-year period, and how they fail to.

Jennifer Nuzzo, a professor of epidemiology and the director of the Pandemic Center at Brown, offered commentary in this article.

Members of the AIM Lab outline shifts in Maternal Health Policy.

Joseph Braun, a professor of epidemiology at Brown, provided commentary about PFAS and phthalate compounds in infant formula.

Five new partnerships will pair Brown faculty with Rhode Island organizations to address critical issues facing the state, including private equity in healthcare, substance use disorders and nursing home stability.

Meat is on the top, grains are at the bottom, scientists are concerned. Nutrition expert Professor Jennifer Sacheck helps to deconstruct the controversial new food pyramid and what it means for your health. She breaks down the new dietary guidelines, how much protein Americans actually need and how the beef lobby may be influencing everything from SNAP benefits to cafeteria trays.

Interim Dean Francesca Beaudoin honored the “tremendous drive” of faculty, staff, students and partners during the 4th annual ceremony and celebration.

The latest issue of Rhode Island’s leading medical journal highlights a decade of research, impact and community partnerships.

The findings of the working paper offer a behind-the-scenes look at what can happen as major health insurers expand into owning and operating physician practices.

This article includes commentary from Associate Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice Christopher Whaley.

At the School of Public Health’s annual National Public Health Week keynote, global health leader Dr. Nishtar addressed the new era of funding cuts, mistrust, our “collective amnesia” around infectious diseases and Gavi’s plan to vaccinate 500 million more children.

Liver screenings at community health clinics can save lives, according to new pilot study in Rhode Island co-led by Hayley Treloar Padovano and Mollie Monnig from Brown’s Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies.

Teams of undergraduates at Brown’s first-ever Health Data Fest spent 36 hours transforming environmental datasets into actionable strategies for tackling the growing threat of toxic cyanobacteria blooms.

Professor of Epidemiology Jennifer Nuzzo, director of the Pandemic Center at Brown, was interviewed about measles for the Science Quickly podcast.

A new study highlights how geography and regulations can block a lifesaving treatment for people in custody.

After witnessing stark racial disparities in Alzheimer’s care, Jada Owens pivoted from medicine to policy. The Brown Health Equity Scholar is headed to D.C. for a one-year Winston Fellowship to help shape the future of U.S. health care.

Jennifer Nuzzo, director of the Pandemic Center at Brown, offered commentary on seasonal illnesses.

Significant incidental findings detected on low-dose CT lung cancer screening were associated with an increased risk of an extrapulmonary cancer diagnosis over the following year, according to a study led by researchers at Brown.

Using new statistical methods, researchers from Brown University find that rapid treatment of at least 70% of residents with antivirals within 48 hours reduces hospitalizations by 21%.

Erin Fuse Brown, professor of health services, policy and practice at Brown University School of Public Health, offers comments in this article.

The pathway program for high-demand public health fields will help strengthen the workforce pipeline within Rhode Island’s health care sector.

This article covers Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice Ateev Mehrotra's research showing that telemedicine coverage in Medicare may not substantially improve access for low-resourced and rural communities.

The Information Futures Lab at Brown University has announced its 2026 visiting fellows, a group of interdisciplinary leaders dedicated to addressing the global information crisis and building healthier communication networks.

Biostatistician Ying Ma’s work in genomics is shaping personalized treatments for the world’s most challenging diseases.

Jennifer Nuzzo, director of the Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health, offered commentary in this article about public health preparedness in advance of World Cup events in Massachusetts.