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Pressroom

As leaders in the field, our faculty are often asked to testify before Congress or are interviewed by major news outlets about their research or opinions on current public health events. The Milken Institute School of Public Health Office of Media Relations assists members of the media and elected officials in finding and contacting faculty experts for congressional testimony, newspaper and magazine article interviews or radio and television appearances.

 

Questions? Contact Milken Institute School of Public Health Office of Media Relations

Kathy Fackelmann
Director of Media Relations
(202) 994-8354
kfackelmannatgwu [dot] edu

 

Archive

CHI Research Day 2026

REACHing Across Data, Disciplines, and Communities at the 2026 Climate and Health Research Day

On Friday, April 24th, the REACH Center, Redstone Global Center, and GW Alliance for a Sustainable Future, convened the 2026 Climate and Health Research Day, an energizing afternoon...

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New Report: ACA Preventive Services Save Families Over $4,000 Annually in Out-of-Pocket Costs

New Report: ACA Preventive Services Save Families Over $4,000 Annually in Out-of-Pocket Costs

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New Study Finds Urban Parks in Less Privileged Neighborhoods Are Smaller, Hotter and More Polluted

Disparities in park size, air quality, and heat exposure highlight unequal health benefits across U.S. cities.

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Milken Institute School of Public Health Celebrates Largest-Ever Research Day

Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the Milken Institute School of Public Health hosted its largest-ever Research Day, uniting our community to celebrate scholarship and innovation spanning the full spectrum...

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GW to Offer Free Tuition to Families With Incomes Under $100,000

The George Washington University has launched the Revolutionary Promise, an undergraduate affordability initiative providing an income-based tuition guarantee.

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Jacobs Institute of Women’s Health Launches New Initiative to Strengthen Postpartum Care

Initiative, funded by The Commonwealth Fund, will convene leading clinicians, researchers and policy experts to define and advance high-quality postpartum care nationwide

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The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health Rises to No. 11 in National Rankings

The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health Rises to No. 11 in National Rankings

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Dr. Joneigh S. Khaldun Announced as 2026 Commencement Speaker

Dr. Joneigh S. Khaldun is a nationally recognized emergency medicine physician, public health executive, and health policy expert who currently serves as President and CEO of the Public Health...

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Leading Public Health Experts Urge Federal Court to Block HHS Policy Restricting Immigrants’ Access to Essential Health Programs

Amici curiae brief argues July 2025 HHS notice is unlawful, harmful to public health, and economically damaging nationwide

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Milken Institute School of Public Health, Social Mission Alliance Announce 2026 Awards for Excellence in Social Mission in Health Professions Education

The Social Mission Alliance announced the sixth cohort of Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Awards for Excellence in Social Mission in Health Professions Education.