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Teniola Olafuyi earned both her bachelor's degree and Master of Public Health from the College of Integrated Health Sciences. She is a Health Policy and Program Analyst at the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (CLPHA) in Washington, DC, where she manages health and housing initiatives.
September 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Teniola Olafuyi earned both her bachelor's degree and Master of Public Health from the College of Integrated Health Sciences. She is a Health Policy and Program Analyst at the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (CLPHA) in Washington, DC, where she manages health and housing initiatives.
"As an undergraduate, I began to understand that the systems we work, live, and play in all shape our health. Over time, I also came to recognize that many of these systems were built on histories of systemic oppression. I chose the MPH program to better understand the system." - Avinash Lekram.
Alumni Spotlight: Avinash Lekram
Avinash Lekram graduated with their Master of Public Health and a Graduate Certificate in Maternal and Child Health in 2022. Now as a public health educator at the New York State’s Division of…
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September 16, 2026 at 4:02 PM
"As an undergraduate, I began to understand that the systems we work, live, and play in all shape our health. Over time, I also came to recognize that many of these systems were built on histories of systemic oppression. I chose the MPH program to better understand the system." - Avinash Lekram.
Alumni spotlight: Emmanuel Nyarko is a Mental Health Promotion Specialist who oversees the Wellness Coaching Program at UAlbany. He collaborates with faculty and staff to develop tangible skills and identify the autonomy over their health with the goal of directly impacting their quality of life.
September 8, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Alumni spotlight: Emmanuel Nyarko is a Mental Health Promotion Specialist who oversees the Wellness Coaching Program at UAlbany. He collaborates with faculty and staff to develop tangible skills and identify the autonomy over their health with the goal of directly impacting their quality of life.
Discover how you can make a difference for public health and well-being through data science with a Biostatistics Master of Public Health from UAlbany: www.albany.edu/cihs/program...
September 1, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Discover how you can make a difference for public health and well-being through data science with a Biostatistics Master of Public Health from UAlbany: www.albany.edu/cihs/program...
During her summer internship at RISSE, Nagifa Tabassum organized wellness events, created health literacy materials and taught healthcare vocabulary to adult English language learners. These experiences solidified her passion for health education. Read more: www.albany.edu/news-center/...
Master of Public Health Students Support Local Community Health at RISSE
As part of their Master of Public Health course, UAlbany’s Nagifa Tabassum and Victoria Buell interned at Refugee & Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus (RISSE) — a local organization with…
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August 17, 2026 at 4:02 PM
During her summer internship at RISSE, Nagifa Tabassum organized wellness events, created health literacy materials and taught healthcare vocabulary to adult English language learners. These experiences solidified her passion for health education. Read more: www.albany.edu/news-center/...
In the Epidemiology Master of Public Health program at UAlbany, you’ll gain the scientific knowledge and analytical skills you need to promote health and help to prevent and control disease and injury: www.albany.edu/cihs/program...
August 12, 2026 at 1:04 PM
In the Epidemiology Master of Public Health program at UAlbany, you’ll gain the scientific knowledge and analytical skills you need to promote health and help to prevent and control disease and injury: www.albany.edu/cihs/program...
LGBTQ SOLACE, led by Angie Wootton at UAlbany's School of Social Welfare, aims to build a network of regional peer mental health support and educational initiatives for LGBTQ+ people in upstate New York. Learn more: www.albany.edu/cihs/news/20...
Improving Mental Health and Well-Being for Sexual Minority Women
LGBTQ Support, Opportunities for Learning, And Community Empowerment — or LGBTQ SOLACE for short — aims to build a network of regional peer mental health support and educational initiatives for…
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August 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM
LGBTQ SOLACE, led by Angie Wootton at UAlbany's School of Social Welfare, aims to build a network of regional peer mental health support and educational initiatives for LGBTQ+ people in upstate New York. Learn more: www.albany.edu/cihs/news/20...
UAlbany's School of Social Welfare is dedicated to the realization of a fair and just society and institutions that are diverse, and equitable. Our students have educational and research opportunities to improve human well-being on local, national and global levels. www.albany.edu/cihs/ssw
August 6, 2026 at 1:03 PM
UAlbany's School of Social Welfare is dedicated to the realization of a fair and just society and institutions that are diverse, and equitable. Our students have educational and research opportunities to improve human well-being on local, national and global levels. www.albany.edu/cihs/ssw
Since 2012, UAlbany’s Center for Global Health has partnered with Engeye, a non-profit organization in rural Uganda, sending students each summer to learn from clinicians and community members. Learn more: www.albany.edu/cihs/news/20...
Empowering Students, Changing Communities: Partnering in Uganda to Improve Rural Health
Since 2012, UAlbany’s Center for Global Health has partnered with Engeye, a non-profit organization in rural Uganda, sending students each summer to learn from clinicians and community members.
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July 31, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Since 2012, UAlbany’s Center for Global Health has partnered with Engeye, a non-profit organization in rural Uganda, sending students each summer to learn from clinicians and community members. Learn more: www.albany.edu/cihs/news/20...
Our Center for Global Health engages with a wide range of partners around the world to create educational programs, collaborative research initiatives, and health promotion interventions to help solve today’s most critical global health problems: www.albany.edu/globalhealth
July 15, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Our Center for Global Health engages with a wide range of partners around the world to create educational programs, collaborative research initiatives, and health promotion interventions to help solve today’s most critical global health problems: www.albany.edu/globalhealth
Gain the expertise to drive positive change in environmental factors that impact human health with UAlbany’s Environmental Health Sciences Master of Public Health: www.albany.edu/cihs/program...
July 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Gain the expertise to drive positive change in environmental factors that impact human health with UAlbany’s Environmental Health Sciences Master of Public Health: www.albany.edu/cihs/program...
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics prepares students to investigate the causes and risk factors of diseases and injuries in populations. Learn more: www.albany.edu/cihs/epidemi...
July 1, 2026 at 12:04 PM
The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics prepares students to investigate the causes and risk factors of diseases and injuries in populations. Learn more: www.albany.edu/cihs/epidemi...
Throwback! UAlbany and Wadsworth scientists collaborating in 1992.
June 30, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Throwback! UAlbany and Wadsworth scientists collaborating in 1992.
Our Biomedical Sciences students are doing fantastic work under the mentorship of scientists at the Wadsworth Center! Learn more about their work on Lyme disease: www.albany.edu/cihs/news/20...
Immune Response to Lyme Disease: Research at the New York State Department of Health’s Wadsworth Center
Spread by the blacklegged tick, Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and can lead to fever, rash, facial paralysis, irregular heartbeat, arthritis and other symptoms. UAlbany…
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June 29, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Our Biomedical Sciences students are doing fantastic work under the mentorship of scientists at the Wadsworth Center! Learn more about their work on Lyme disease: www.albany.edu/cihs/news/20...
In UAlbany’s Health Policy and Management Master of Public Health program you can gain the health knowledge and leadership skills you need to make an impact in organizations working to improve lives: www.albany.edu/cihs/program...
June 17, 2026 at 1:03 PM
In UAlbany’s Health Policy and Management Master of Public Health program you can gain the health knowledge and leadership skills you need to make an impact in organizations working to improve lives: www.albany.edu/cihs/program...
The Department of Environmental Health Sciences is a joint venture between the New York State Department of Health and UAlbany where laboratory scientists and population scientists collaborate together in addressing a broad range of environmental health issues: www.albany.edu/cihs/environ...
June 9, 2026 at 1:04 PM
The Department of Environmental Health Sciences is a joint venture between the New York State Department of Health and UAlbany where laboratory scientists and population scientists collaborate together in addressing a broad range of environmental health issues: www.albany.edu/cihs/environ...
In case you missed it, we now offer an online route for our MPH in Epidemiology!
Epidemiology
Pursue an Epidemiology MPH at UAlbany to gain knowledge and research skills for a career combatting disease outbreaks and promoting health.
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June 4, 2026 at 1:02 PM
In case you missed it, we now offer an online route for our MPH in Epidemiology!
Join us online for an information session to learn more about earning your graduate degree at the UAlbany College of Integrated Health Sciences: admissions.albany.edu/portal/CIHSI...
June 3, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Join us online for an information session to learn more about earning your graduate degree at the UAlbany College of Integrated Health Sciences: admissions.albany.edu/portal/CIHSI...
Congratulations to Assistant Professor Angie Wootton whose manuscript has been selected for the Council on Racial, Ethnic and Cultural Diversity Award (Jr. Faculty Member). The award will be presented at CSWE's 2026 annual conference this October!
June 1, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Congratulations to Assistant Professor Angie Wootton whose manuscript has been selected for the Council on Racial, Ethnic and Cultural Diversity Award (Jr. Faculty Member). The award will be presented at CSWE's 2026 annual conference this October!
Study nursing at UAlbany! Take a look at our available nursing programs: Study nursing at UAlbany! Learn more about our nursing programs: www.albany.edu/cihs/nursing
May 27, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Study nursing at UAlbany! Take a look at our available nursing programs: Study nursing at UAlbany! Learn more about our nursing programs: www.albany.edu/cihs/nursing
“I went from struggling and utilizing campus mental health resources, to helping shape how they are distributed, and encouraging use of innovative new platforms, like TimelyCare, which gives students access to counseling and medical care around the clock."
Grads at a Glance: Health Advocate on Track Toward a Career in Medicine
UAlbany senior Pratiksha Malayil was drawn to UAlbany for its nationally-renowned public health program and longstanding partnership with the New York State Department of Health. Four years later,…
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May 21, 2026 at 2:15 PM
“I went from struggling and utilizing campus mental health resources, to helping shape how they are distributed, and encouraging use of innovative new platforms, like TimelyCare, which gives students access to counseling and medical care around the clock."
Congratulations to Shao Lin at the College of Integrated Health Sciences!
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SUNY Elevates Five UAlbany Faculty Members to Rank of Distinguished Professor
The title ranks above full professor and is conferred by the SUNY board of trustees to faculty who have made significant contributions to research and scholarship in their respective fields,…
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May 21, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Congratulations to Shao Lin at the College of Integrated Health Sciences!
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During our information sessions about our graduate programs in public health and social welfare, you'll hear more about degree options, the admissions process, scholarships, and more. Register today: admissions.albany.edu/portal/CIHSI...
May 20, 2026 at 1:03 PM
During our information sessions about our graduate programs in public health and social welfare, you'll hear more about degree options, the admissions process, scholarships, and more. Register today: admissions.albany.edu/portal/CIHSI...
Drawn to the UAlbany College of Integrated Health Sciences’ interdisciplinary approach, Mariana Koutsopoulos pursued her PhD with a focus on the connections between food, sustainability and public health:
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Alumni Spotlight: Understanding Food Systems and Human Health
Mariana Koutsopoulos pursued her PhD at UAlbany's College of Integrated Health Sciences with a focus on the connections between food, sustainability and public health. Now, she is a post-doctoral…
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May 19, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Drawn to the UAlbany College of Integrated Health Sciences’ interdisciplinary approach, Mariana Koutsopoulos pursued her PhD with a focus on the connections between food, sustainability and public health:
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