STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Student Spotlight: Biratal Wagle, MS'25
How a passion for computational biology, a collaborative academic community, and cutting-edge research at Dartmouth shaped one student’s path to influencing health care through data.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Student Spotlight: Elodie Richard, MS'25
How a Dartmouth Master's Student Found Her Calling in Epidemiology—and Discovered the Power of Community, Research, and the Outdoors Along the Way
CURRENT EVENTS
Making Their Voices Heard: Dartmouth Students Visit Capitol Hill for Global Health Education Advocacy
Dartmouth students & Faculty traveled to Capitol Hill in late March to meet with congressional representatives to advocate for global health education and training.
EVENT
Dartmouth Celebrates 2025 National Public Health Week
Dartmouth celebrated 30 years of National Public Health Week (NPHW) with a series of events aimed at raising awareness about public health issues and recognizing the contributions of public health professionals.
PRACTICUM
2025 Practicum Spotlights
During the 2024–2025 fiscal year, we spoke with students who shared powerful reflections on their practicum experiences—each turning lived experience into meaningful impact. Their stories exemplify the creativity, resilience, and leadership that define the Class of 2025.
Q&A
National Public Health Week - A Q&A with the Geisel Health Sciences Community
In a world facing significant health challenges, from infectious disease outbreaks to chronic disease burdens, the field of public health remains critical. Explore a Q&A with a few members of the Geisel community based on some of the themes from this years NPHW.
EVENT
Geisel Welcomes Hybrid MPH Students Back to Campus for March Intensive Learning Week Session
Dartmouth’s Hybrid MPH students returned to campus for March Intensive Learning Week, featuring coursework, networking, and final practicum presentations.
PRACTICUM
Practicum Highlight: Cara Chang, MPH'25
Cara Chang investigates how GenAI can bridge health literacy gaps for seniors, enhancing patient-provider communication and digital accessibility.
PRACTICUM
Practicum Highlight: Ariel Shirley, MPH'25
Through Dartmouth’s MPH program, Ariel Shirley is working to create sustainable peer-led mental health initiatives that uplift Indigenous students and their communities.
PRACTICUM
Practicum Highlight: Jessica Ramcharan, MPH'25
Through Dartmouth’s MPH program, Jessica Ramcharan leads a global health initiative to improve nursing retention and healthcare quality in Guyana.
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28%
There is a 28% projected increase in data science jobs through 2026.

