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on U.S. News and World Report's list of Best Public Health Schools
5th
ranked Health Policy and Management department on U.S. News and World Report's list of Best Public Health Schools
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The Milken Institute School of Public Health is among the top ten recipients of NIH funding in its category.
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"My interest in GW is sparked by the potential opportunities. I wanted to be part of a community that encourages each other to succeed and encourages an open exchange of ideas about public health."
Estefania Martinez
MPH '23
Latest News at GWSPH
Washington Performing Arts and George Washington University Forge Pioneering Partnership to Launch “The NeuroArts Collective”
The collaboration merges performing arts and public health to enhance well-being in senior communities
January 12, 2026
Washington Performing Arts and the George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health today announced the launch of The NeuroArts Collective, a groundbreaking partnership bringing together the performing arts and public health to advance brain health and social well-being among older adults.
Dozens of Public Health and Policy Experts, Along with the American Public Health Association and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Urge DHS to Withdraw Proposed Public Charge Rule
Leading Public Health Scholars Warn New Rule Would Cause Millions to Lose Essential Health and Nutrition Benefits
December 19, 2025
Public health leaders and APHA oppose DHS’s proposed public charge rule.
30 Years of Impact: The Diabetes Prevention Program
Thirtieth anniversary of DPP celebrated with special issue of Diabetes Care and launch of DPP stories archive
December 10, 2025
Diabetes Care published a special issue marking the 30th anniversary of the Diabetes Prevention Program and the Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study.