CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy

In an op-ed for The Hill, #CUNYSPH Distinguished Scholar Lyndon Haviland warns that wildfire season is no longer confined to the western U.S., highlighting how climate-driven fires are creating growing public health risks for communities across the country. cunysph.me/4f3vGSk

School food interventions can help improve how children and adolescents eat, according to new research by visiting scholar Irene Vidal and colleagues—but the study also emphasizes the importance of equity in designing and implementing these programs. cunysph.me/4dv9O11

#CUNYSPH Prof. Bruce Y Lee will serve on the editorial board of Artificial Intelligence in Global Health, a new journal from the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene focused on AI’s growing role in global health research and practice.

Household food waste is far more unpredictable day to day than single surveys suggest, according to new research co-authored by #CUNYSPH Assoc. Prof. Nevin Cohen. The study found most families shifted between low and high discard patterns over two weeks. cunysph.me/4dJzp5f

Jackie Novak named senior associate dean for administration. Novak is a higher education leader and scholar-practitioner with more than 20 years of progressive experience in academic administration, finance, and operations at public and mission-driven institutions. cunysph.me/4nSlP3X

What’s it like to be part of the first Sexual and Reproductive Justice & Health MPH cohort at #CUNYSPH? MPH student Ambrosia Beckford shares her experience with the new SRJH curriculum in this Q&A. cunysph.me/4nGZZQX

Public libraries can play a powerful role in advancing health literacy, according to new research by #CUNYSPH Assoc. Prof. Sasha Fleary and colleagues, who found that libraries can strengthen their impact as trusted community health spaces. cunysph.me/4wASAXt

Congratulations to the #CUNYSPH Class of 2026! 🎓✨ We’re so proud of everything you’ve achieved and excited for all that lies ahead! 💙🩵 #CUNYSPH26 #CommencementDay #PublicHealthGrads #CUNY26

How much could urban agriculture realistically expand in major global cities? A new paper co-authored by #CUNYSPH Assoc. Prof. Nevin Cohen examines the potential for scaling up low-tech urban agriculture in NYC, London, Paris, Dortmund, and Gorzów Wielkopolski. Poland. cunysph.me/4tFSqve

Digital health literacy was highest in low- and middle-income countries and lowest in high-income countries, according to a 30-country survey led by #CUNYSPH Assistant Prof. Rachael Piltch-Loeb, challenging assumptions about wealth and digital skills. cunysph.me/4f8eqex

In an editorial in Nature Health, Distinguished Lecturer Scott Ratzan and Georgetown University's Lawrence Gostin call for stronger efforts to make trustworthy, evidence-based information more accessible while countering misinformation and AI-driven confusion. cunysph.me/49aR0BJ

A #CUNYSPH led study suggests that telehealth remains an important and valued care option for sexual and gender minority adults, particularly for those seeking privacy, convenience, and affirming care. https://cunysph.me/3OMnuLw

ABC News interviewed #CUNYSPH Prof. Bruce Y Lee about “chore-mancing,” the dating trend where errands and everyday tasks become dates. Lee discusses how busy schedules, dating app fatigue, and a desire for authenticity may be reshaping modern dating culture. cunysph.me/4wGTPV7

In an editorial in Nature Medicine, #CUNYSPH Distinguished Lecturer Scott Ratzan & Georgetown Law's Lawrence Gostin call for stronger efforts to make trustworthy, evidence-based information more accessible while countering misinformation & AI-driven confusion. cunysph.me/4trHFxk

A #CUNYSPH led study finds telehealth remains an important and valued care option for sexual and gender minority adults, particularly for those seeking privacy, convenience, and affirming care. “I’m much more willing to reach out…over the phone or on video,” one participant said. cunysph.me/3OMnuLw

In an op-ed for The Hill, #CUNYSPH Distinguished Scholar Lyndon Haviland warns the rapid expansion of sports betting poses a growing public health threat, calling for stronger safeguards as addiction risks rise and regulation lags behind industry growth. cunysph.me/4mMYMr2

In a discussion of the Mayor’s city-run grocery stores, CBS News quotes #CUNYSPH Associate Professor Nevin Cohen who states “New York has been in the grocery store business for 100 years…It has subsidized grocery shopping for people who can't access public benefits like SNAP." cunysph.me/4dT41TB

A recent population-based #CUNYSPH study surveying over 6,000 Asian American adults across all five boroughs examine serious psychological distress, unmet treatment needs, and patterns of help-seeking, highlighting gaps in access to care and poorer mental health outcomes. cunysph.me/4cySuq1

ABC 7 News (abc7NY) featured #CUNYSPH Associate Professor Nevin Cohen on rising food prices due to the Iran war, noting “any increase in price is going to make more people at the lower income level more food insecure," and warning supply shocks can have lasting impacts. cunysph.me/3OzU82S

A group of journal editors, led by #CUNYSPH Distinguished Lecturer Scott Ratzan, published a joint editorial calling on science communicators, publishers, platforms, and policymakers to do more to safeguard the quality of health and medical science information. cunysph.me/4cTOkuf

#CUNYSPH Professor Bruce Y Lee chaired The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine workshop entitled "Assessment of AI to Develop Evidence and Guide Nutrition and Dietary Recommendations" advancing conversations on AI’s role in shaping public health guidance. cunysph.me/4tnc9jW

A new #CUNYSPH led study analyzed student administrative and immunization records to track whether adolescents were up-to-date on the cancer-preventing HPV vaccine. The study reveals lower HPV vaccine uptake among autistic NYC students. cunysph.me/4cBs9YI

In the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, #CUNYSPH stands at #18 out of 224 ranked schools and programs of public health in the United States, and holds fast among the top 8% ranked public health schools nationwide.🎉 cunysph.me/USNAWR26

#CUNYSPH is proud to announce the launch of a new accelerated Master of Public Health (MPH) program, offering students the opportunity to earn a graduate degree from a top-ranked school of public health in just one year. cunysph.me/4mFjFUY

Capital & Main reports on the “devastating” impact of USAID’s termination, citing a #CUNYSPH ISPH study and investigator Ellen Brazier whose survey found nearly half of clinics across 32 countries faced service disruptions, with 28% reporting medication availability challenges. cunysph.me/3PKTzDn

In an interview for the ReGEN Podcast, #CUNYSPH Professor Bruce Y Lee explores the intersection of AI and medicine, highlighting how systems modeling, digital health, and AI can transform healthcare delivery and public health. cunysph.me/4sTqVyb

A decade of research from the Center for Systems and Community Design (CSCD) at #CUNYSPH helped inform New York City’s new $50 million plan to reconstruct 10 parks in underserved neighborhoods cunysph.me/4snfRd0

A Ms. Magazine OpEd by #CUNYSPH Senior Assoc Dean Terry McGovern, Harkness Fellow Sabrina Das, & the #SRJHub’s Katherine Hartley warns the expanded global gag rule weaponizes foreign aid, imposing ideology over evidence, worsening a global maternal health crisis. https://cunysph.me/4uAqZ7I

Congratulations to #CUNYSPH Professor Jeffrey Lazarus who is featured among the measuresHE Talent 100! The inaugural Talent 100 features top researchers across six key domains. Dr. Lazarus is featured at #54 in the Health Sciences category. cunysph.me/4uDmsS0

In an OpEd for The Hill, #CUNYSPH Distinguished Scholar Lyndon Haviland warns RFK Jr. is funding flawed research to justify anti-vaccine claims, undermining scientific integrity and threatening public trust in evidence-based health policy. cunysph.me/4sYU9fs

#CUNYSPH study suggests improvements to NYC’s Green Carts program. Researchers from the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute found that, while the city's Green Carts provide a vital source of affordable fresh produce in low-income neighborhoods, limitations threaten sustainability. cunysph.me/4rJ1e2u

In an OpEd for The Nation Magazine, #CUNYSPH PhD student and adjunct prof Ira Memaj argues ICE’s detention of pregnant people reflects a long history of state control over reproduction, citing medical neglect, abuse, and systemic violations of reproductive justice. cunysph.me/4sUkmM6

Older Americans with oropharyngeal and oral cancers face high medical costs but are missing out on needed dental care, according to a new study by #CUNYSPH Associate Professor Onur Baser and colleagues. cunysph.me/40EMwPa

In a The Guardian report on the transport of pregnant immigrant girls to avoid providing abortions, #CUNYSPH Prof Diana Romero states the “total disregard” for the rights of pregnant & nursing detainees is a “dramatic violation” of international law & public health practices. cunysph.me/4sOFL9d

Featured on the Bioethics in the Margins podcast, #CUNYSPH Prof. Emeritus Nick Freudenberg explores the commercial determinants of health: examining how corporate practices shape health outcomes and what it means for public health policy and equity. https://cunysph.me/473Gifi

In a rapid survey study of 76 HIV clinics and programs in 32 countries, #CUNYSPH doctoral alumna Ellen Brazier, Distinguished Prof Denis Nash, and colleagues found nearly half reported disruptions in service delivery after the U.S. halted most foreign aid in Jan 2025. cunysph.me/4slmcWo

Congratulations to #CUNYSPH Assoc Prof Sean Haley who attended the 2026 Fulbright Gala Presentation Dinner where he was recognized for his 2025-2026 Fulbright Scholar award by U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Chief of Staff Victoria Roberts! cunysph.me/41jviH3

In an Al Jazeera English article on the FDA declining Moderna flu vaccine review, #CUNYSPH Prof Bruce Lee says "Many of the policies and decisions we’ve seen have been rolling back vaccine policies long supported by the science…the concern is that this is part of a larger trend.” cunysph.me/4kSXlX0

#CUNYSPH and the NYC Preparedness & Recovery Institute support NYC Health + Hospitals’ new Special Pathogens Biopreparedness Map: an open-source tool helping clinicians, public health, and emergency teams track outbreaks and respond to emerging threats. cunysph.me/4rXrrei

A new #CUNYSPH study by Dr. Thinh Toan Vu finds NYC adults with multiple chronic diseases are more likely to use mental health treatment, but disparities persist across race/ethnicity, education, sexual orientation, and income. cunysph.me/4kQbV1u

Five #CUNYSPH faculty received $121,750 in AI Innovation Fund grants to expand AI literacy, strengthen teaching, and support responsible AI use across the curriculum. Congratulations to Professors Spring Cooper, Ann Gaba, Bruce Y Lee, Nash Rochman, and Karmen Williams! cunysph.me/3MYByAy

#CUNYSPH Fall 2025 Study Abroad fellows reflect on their semester at the University of Alcalá in Madrid, sharing insights from studying public health in a global setting and how the experience shaped their academic and professional goals. cunysph.me/4kSM4Gj

#CUNYSPH Center for Innovation in Mental Health Director Victoria Ngo and Program Manager Francesca McLaren presented at the 2026 Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum in Iloilo City, Philippines, highlighting global collaboration to advance mental health equity. cunysph.me/4kN7eFv

A new international study by #CUNYSPH researchers including Assistant Prof. Karmen Williams and alum Ilse Siguachi finds most clinical AI tools are not yet ready for safe, equitable bedside use, highlighting urgent gaps in AI safety and oversight. cunysph.me/4tRmvJx

A Healthbeat report examines how funding cuts and DEI rollbacks are affecting domestic violence survivors and the organizations that support them. Prof Denis Nash states “Cuts like these reduce prevention, de-escalation, and safe exits from dangerous situations.” cunysph.me/4kVnYe4

#CUNYSPH Distinguished Scholar Lyndon Haviland warns men’s health is about more than testosterone, calling for action on chronic disease, mental health, prevention, and access to care in an op-ed for The Hill. cunysph.me/4kRYkXl

#CUNYSPH researchers from the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute examine a Hudson Valley initiative advancing food sovereignty, helping farmers and community groups build more equitable regional food systems and strengthen local control over food. cunysph.me/4u80Hd5

A new national study led by #CUNYSPH Associate Professor Onur Baser finds that postpartum depression rose significantly among women and adolescents living in low‑income areas of states that banned or severely restricted abortion following the Dobbs decision. cunysph.me/4rqbPA0

Interview with #CUNYSPH doctoral grad Alexa D’Angelo highlights research on long-acting injectable PrEP, exploring how high costs, insurance coverage gaps, and delivery challenges may limit access to this highly effective HIV prevention option. cunysph.me/4aKaaxZ

In a HuffPost piece on the Trump administration’s concern that the US could lose its measles elimination status, #CUNYSPH assistant prof Rachael Piltch-Loeb states “We don’t have a great shot of reversing this trend if we don’t have a trusted public health authority.” cunysph.me/4b3Tva5