Columbia Public Health Magazine
A Century of Impact
1922–2022
Letter from the Dean
A Century of Leadership
"It is humbling to think that what began with a single student has grown to be one of the world’s most highly regarded and impactful schools of public health. Along the way, we have educated generations of scientists and leaders, advanced groundbreaking discoveries, and developed solutions to protect and improve the health of diverse communities across cities, countries, and continents."
Features
Leading the Global Fight Against Infectious Diseases
Across continents and through outbreaks of HIV, SARS, MERS, and more, researchers in the lab and public health workers on the ground have helped the world understand and combat transmissible diseases.
BY JIM MORRISON
PLUS: COVID-19 By the Numbers
BY ALEJANDRA VILLANUEVA ’20
A Century of Impact - Celebrating 100 Years of Public Health Leadership
For 100 years, the Columbia Mailman School of Public Health has set the pace for public health education and led by example in the quest for better health for everyone, everywhere.
BY JESSE ADAMS
Building a Healthy and Just World From the Inside Out
The School’s FORWARD initiative, launched last year, is just one in a series of efforts to promote inclusive and equitable education in the field of public health.
BY PAULA DERROW
The School and the City
Columbia Mailman School has had a long and productive relationship with the city it calls home. And over the years, students, faculty, and the community have all benefited.
BY CAROLINE HOPKINS
Every Gift Has a Story
Philanthropy makes it possible for the School to launch new programs, recruit talented faculty, and educate the next generation of leaders.
BY NANCY AVERETT
A World of Good
With a commitment to human rights, the School’s faculty have a long history of working to battle pressing health threats across the globe—and are poised for progress in the future.
BY JILL LANGLOIS
The True Measure
Research here is helping to ensure longer and more robust lives for the most vulnerable populations.
BY JOCELYN C. ZUCKERMAN
Climate in Crisis
Public health challenges posed by climate change are already threatening populations worldwide. The School’s programs are training the next generation of leaders to fight back.
BY JIM MORRISON
From Paper to Policy
Science-based advocacy is a guiding principle at Columbia Mailman School.
BY ALLA KATSNELSON
PLUS: One Study, Decades of Discoveries
A trailblazing study has influenced two generations of scientists and still generates findings today.
BY TIM PAUL
At the Core
The School’s MPH Core Curriculum has evolved with the profession and continues to be the standard for public health education.
BY TIM PAUL
In Our Words
Members of the School community reflect on its memorable qualities and the difference it has made in their lives.
INTERVIEWS BY RUTHIE FIERBERG
Our History
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DEAN
Linda P. Fried, MD, MPH
CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Vanita Gowda, MPA
EDITOR IN CHIEF
Dana Points
ART DIRECTOR
Diana Gazzia
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
Tim Paul
COPY EDITOR
Emmalee C. Torisk
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Talia Nadel
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