Population & Family Health

Our Students

Explore how PopFam students put public health into practice through APEx projects and discover scholarship opportunities that support their work.Our students gain key competencies in advocating for ethics, social justice, and human rights; engaging with diverse communities while addressing power and privilege; designing and conducting scientifically sound, evidence-based research to improve both public health practice and policy; implementing data collection strategies in a broad range of resource-constrained local and global contexts; and developing viable, effective, and context-specific programs that address current and future health challenges. 

Our Department has launched the careers of more than 2,000 public health changemakers around the world. These leaders form a vibrant global community of nonprofit pioneers, policymakers, academics, scientists, and health innovators—working on the frontlines to drive change and make lives better for all people everywhere. 

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Explore how PopFam students put public health into practice through APEx projects and discover scholarship opportunities that support their work. 

Applied Practice Experience (APEx)

Each MPH student completes an Applied Practice Experience (APEx), applying classroom knowledge and skills in the field. Check out our PopFam student spotlights to see their impactful work.
APEx

Future Changemaker Scholarship

Supporting outstanding PopFam students with a deep commitment to underserved populations, compelling work experience, strong academic performance, and financial need.
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Lynne Loomis-Price Memorial Fund

Lynne Loomis-Price was a committed humanitarian, and was a passionate and dedicated advocate of health and human rights.
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Jennifer Schlecht Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Jennifer Schlecht Memorial Scholarship was created to honor Jennifer Schlecht’s life and legacy.
Jennifer Schlecht
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