Event News

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.

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

Former Congressman David Cicilline ’83 joined Brown University leaders to discuss civic engagement and population health, detailing the challenges of mistrust and disinformation, while highlighting the strengths of local journalism, health equity zones and national service.

At the Brown University School of Public Health's 5th annual State of the School event, Dean Ashish Jha welcomed faculty, staff, students and alumni and highlighted Brown’s impact in education, research and policy. Despite the unprecedented moment we face, he assured the gathered crowd that “our school is strong.”

Explore highlights from this year’s Commencement & Reunion Weekend at Brown University.

Founder and CEO of SaveLIFE Foundation, Tewari has dedicated his career to making roads safer in India and across the world.

At the 26th annual Barnes Lecture, environmental law expert and former U.S. Special Envoy Monica Medina issued a stark warning about the urgent health and safety risks posed by climate change, urging sustained public attention and investment in science-driven systems like NOAA to safeguard lives and the planet.

The School of Public Health community gathered to celebrate community members’ achievements in research, teaching and innovation.

On the 5th anniversary of COVID-19’s arrival, Professor Jennifer Nuzzo delivered a Presidential Faculty Award lecture on the U.S. response to COVID, the infectious disease threats we face today and the steps needed to prepare for the public health emergencies of tomorrow.

Congressman Gabe Amo joined Dean Ashish Jha to discuss his rise through Rhode Island politics, his priorities for the state’s First Congressional District and his message to public health scientists.

With eight months on the job, RIDOH Director Dr. Jerome Larkin visited the School of Public Health to discuss what makes the Rhode Island Department of Health unique nationwide.

For the first Dean’s Conversation of the new academic year, Dean Jha welcomed climate and health expert Kristie Ebi for a look back on the field she helped to found, and ahead toward actions that can make a difference.

The School of Public Health’s MPH Practicum Poster Session showcases the results of students’ hands-on work beyond the classroom.

Acclaimed writer and historian John M. Barry ’68, author of the “The Great Influenza,” spoke at a Brown University seminar about lessons learned from previous pandemics.

The School of Public Health welcomed scholars from across the country to celebrate the 30th anniversary of biostatistical research and education at Brown University.

Dean Jha addressed the School of Public Health at this annual fall event, showcasing the school’s impact by sharing the stage with members of the school’s community, including student, staff and faculty speakers.

New students gathered at the School of Public Health for orientation events, eager to take on the academic year.

The School of Public Health’s newest research center focuses on health care cost, access and outcomes by comparing data across the globe.

The expert panel—which discussed the overdose crisis in America—included a federal policymaker, a community organizer, as well as practicing physicians and public health experts.

A panel discussion sponsored by the Office of the Dean of the School of Public Health brought experts together to discuss how we respond to the public health crisis in the Middle East.

DeLauro, a longtime advocate for expanding health care coverage, improving the health of women and children, and addressing social determinants of health such as poverty, will speak to the class of 2024, sharing insights from her decades of public service.

Students, faculty and staff came together at the Hope Club to celebrate and honor this year’s award recipients.

For the 25th annual Dr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Barnes, Jr. Lecture, Dean Ashish Jha was joined by Dr. Michael VanRooyen for a conversation on providing aid during conflict and the changing landscape of humanitarian work, with a focus on the crisis in Gaza.

The latest installment of the Pandemic Center’s film series featured a screening and panel discussion with experts in addiction and harm reduction.

The Global Consortium for Depression advocates for a systemic approach to preventing depression and suicidal behavior in teens and adolescents.

February Dean’s Conversation event, held in honor of Black History Month, welcomed the distinguished public health veteran, former D.C. Public Health Commissioner and co-founder of the Black Coalition Against COVID.

The second installment of the Pandemic Center’s “Our Storied Health” series highlights environmental injustice in the American South, and explores the potential of storytelling to advance public health.

Brown researchers study how unhealthy noise levels are impacting Cranston's schools and neighborhoods

The Pandemic Center kicked off a new Brown Arts IGNITE film and media series with the pre-release screening of Scott Hamilton Kennedy’s documentary “Shot in the Arm,” followed by panel discussion.

Dr. Ashwin Vasan, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, visits Brown to share perspective on public health response in New York — from the Omicron wave to today.

From the Ebola epidemic to COVID-19, former White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain discussed the intersection of public health and politics with Dean Ashish K. Jha.

In orientation address, Dean Ashish Jha highlights school’s distinct approach and key areas of focus.

The historic California estate was the backdrop for a special HES retreat where students, mentors and experts gathered in supportive community, dedicated to improving the world through their work.

Faculty experts from Brown’s Pandemic Center discussed efforts to prepare for the next infectious disease emergency at the School of Public Health’s 2023 Commencement Forum.

The School of Public Health honors founding dean Terrie ‘Fox’ Wetle’s decades of service to Brown with a retirement celebration.

The award is made annually to support undergraduate, graduate, and medical students undertaking research in health services, with a focus on health status and access to health care by poor and underserved populations.

Climate & Health Seminars explored the intersection of public health and climate change, from pandemic preparedness to global supply chains