NDSU Public Health

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NDSU offers a range of Public Health degree options in graduate, dual degree, undergraduate, certificate and accelerated programs. Classes are offered both on-campus and through distance learning technology. Find the degree option at NDSU that meets your needs.

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Global Seminar - 2024

Italy: Mediterranean Secrets to a Long Life

Discover the secrets of why people live over 100 years in "Blue Zones" as you explore Sardinia, Italy.

Prior to leaving for the global seminar, the class will meet four times. You will read texts and engage with other materials as it relates to what you will be seeing and learning while in Italy. Classes will consist of participatory activities designed to engage you in learning about the nine factors that contribute to longevity, specifically as the factors relate to Sardinia, Italy.

What's Happening?

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Generous donors contributed $565,864 to fund scholarships for students in the NDSU College of Health Professions for 2022-23.

Students in pharmacy, nursing, allied sciences, health services and…

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NDSU students were a part of the team that won second place and Audience Choice Award for the project, “Water is Life: Water Access in the Navajo Nation,” at the global Map the System competition…

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NDSU Department of Public Health recently earned the Public Health Team of the Year Award from the North Dakota Public Health Association.

The annual award is presented to a team that works…

The Public Health Department at NDSU has announced award recipients for 2022 for their contributions to public health.

Lauren Dybsand, (MPH ’17), was named Colleague of the Year. Nada Soliman (MPH…

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A deep dive into a topic among leaders from many perspectives creates an opportunity for change.

Murphy Anderson (MPH ’21), vaccine communications project manager at the NDSU Center for…

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NDSU alums Tansy Wells, (MPH '17), second from right, and Jessie Roesler (BSN '19), left, were selected
Sanford Brand Ambassadors.

“You have 24 hours after you receive this suitcase to claim your…

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NDSU students were part of the winning team at the regional Map the System competition sponsored by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business at NDSU. The team will advance to present…

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The NDSU College of Health Professions today announced recipients of the Dean's Awards of Excellence for 2022.

“These award recipients exhibit professional excellence with significant contributions…

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Dr. Paul Carson, professor of practice in the NDSU Department of Public Health, is scheduled to give the 61st Faculty Lecture Tuesday, April 19, at 3 p.m. in the Memorial Union Anishinaabe Theater…

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