The Ohio State University College of Public Health

10/05/2026

Is everyone entitled to a fair process before being forced out of their home?

The state of Michigan says “yes,” but the reality is often very different and the consequences are severe, wrote Associate Professor Shawnita Sealy-Jefferson in The Conversation.

Learn more about her research on how illegal evictions in metro Detroit disproportionately harm Black women and their children:

Detroit had 20,370 eviction cases filed in 2025. But evictions that do not go through the formal court process are not included in the city’s official eviction data.

10/04/2026

Although ni****ne pouches are advertised as less risky than smoking, that does not mean they are safe, experts say.

"Young brains are still developing and younger people are especially at risk of developing a strong ni****ne addiction,” says Associate Professor Brittney Keller-Hamilton, who holds a courtesy faculty appointment at the College of Public Health.

Learn more about the risk:

Federal regulators are allowing Zyn to advertise some of its ni****ne pouches as having a “lower risk” of causing mouth cancer, heart disease, lung cancer and other conditions compared with ci******es. Some experts are concerned.

10/03/2026

Research led by CPH Associate Professor Marian Moser Jones finds 76% of public health officials experienced extraordinary backlash during the COVID-19 pandemic, including threats of physical harm.

Read more takeaways in Health Exec:

The COVID-19 public health crisis ended in May 2023, three and a half years after HHS declared the pandemic a national health emergency. However, public anger over U.S. healthcare’s response is still rearing its ugly head in 2026.

10/02/2026

From leadership skills to networking know-how, our community was proud to contribute to Ohio State's Leadership Week!

Master of Health Administration student Keegan Christensen led an interactive workshop on servant leadership and persuasion, and CPH’s Indra Leyva Cook and Katie Hill explored how networking and alumni advice can shape future success.

09/30/2026

This fall, we welcomed more than 60 first-year students into our Bachelor of Science in Public Health program — our largest ever class!

We can’t wait to see where their passion for public health takes them during the next few years 🫶.

09/29/2026

Join us at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 10 for a pre-game celebration outside Cunz Hall before the Ohio State v. Maryland game! Free food and fun close to Ohio Stadium, what better way is there to celebrate Homecoming?

09/28/2026

Oct. 5 is your last chance to register as an Ohio voter before Election Day 2026.

Your vote is your voice — let it be heard! Check your status, update your information or register to vote for the first time today.

09/27/2026

Even when providers appear to be in-network with insurance, it can be hard for people to actually book an appointment with them. CPH Associate Professor Simon Haeder shares how these “ghost networks” make it difficult for patients to find a doctor.

Read more from Zocdoc:

By Lauren Gelman, Content Marketing Manager, Editorial at Zocdoc As a primary care doctor, Jane Zhu was used to helping patients figure out what kind of care they needed next. For patients with depression, anxiety, or more complex mental health needs, she would often recommend therapy, counseling, o...

09/26/2026

Four College of Public Health faculty members were honored for student mentorship by the Center for Cancer Mentoring, Education, Leadership, and Oncology-Related Training.

Associate Professor Megan Roberts received a 5x Mentor Recognition Award and $1,000 to support her lab.

Assistant Professor Ahmad El Hellani, Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs and Professor of Epidemiology Amy Ferketich, and Assistant Professor Joanne Patterson were also honored.

Congratulations to these faculty members!

09/25/2026

Join us in congratulating College of Public Health faculty on their recent promotions 🎉👏.

- Professor Karen Dannemiller, who has a joint appointment with the College of Engineering

- Professor Jennifer Hefner

- Professor Wendy Xu

- Associate Professor Gia Barboza-Salerno, who has joint appointment with the College of Social Work

- Associate Professor Parvati Singh

- Associate Professor Min-Ae Song

We loved celebrating them alongside colleagues and family this week!