What Is an HBHE Degree?

An MPH is like a Craftsman Toolbox or Swiss Army knife, says 2013 graduation speaker, Thomas Goetz. What can you do with an MPH in HBHE?

The possibilities are endless. Alumni: David Duong, Nichole Sorhaindo, Michelle Bolek, and eight recent HBHE grads reveal a few...



How do you use the tools you got from HBHE to meet the challenges of our complex world? Leave a comment below...

An MPH at the Boston Marathon: HBHE Graduate's Remarks by Jillian Reich

Click to watch video of Jilian's graduation remarks

"Good afternoon. I would first like to take a moment to welcome and thank you all for being here to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of the class of 2013. To the family, friends, and faculty - thank you for believing in us even when we did not always believe in ourselves.

Three weeks ago I had a speech written that described my journey to the University of Michigan and my experiences at the School of Public Health. After graduating in December, I moved to the wonderful city of Boston, Massachusetts where I began the position of Emergency Preparedness Educator with Boston Emergency Medical Services. My first major assignment was to work in a medical tent located at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. 

HBHE Interns, Around the Globe and in Your Backyard

From Accra to Ann Arbor, Bangkok to Berkeley, Maputo to Minneapolis, HBHE masters students are currently out on nearly 100 field placements worldwide.

Check out our interactive map to see where they are and what they're up to!

Mentoring that Matters: Thank You to Richard Ronder

Brittany McNeill, Hadiyah Muhammad,
Daniella Simon, & Richard Ronder

One recent spring morning, Richard Ronder, an HBHE alumnus who, on a trip to Ann Arbor, took time out of his schedule to mentor a group of current HBHE students at SPH. Richard founded the Columbus Organization, which provides clinical staffing and consulting nationwide to state and local agencies and school districts serving people with disabilities.

I was fortunate to be among the group to receive his mentoring. I wanted to write to say Thank You to Richard and share a little about what was helpful about the session. 

Instant Poll: HBHE Alumni by Location of Work

HBHE's Newest Faculty Member

Please join us in welcoming HBHE's newest faculty member, Minal Patel, PhD.  Dr. Patel will be teaching HBHE 600- Psychosocial Factors in Health-related Behavior this Fall. 

Dr. Patel received her MPH and Ph.D in the Department of Health Behavior & Health Education at the University of Michigan. 

Dr. Patel's research focuses on relationships necessary to enhance management of chronic disease. These relationships include those between individuals with a chronic condition and their family members, peers, and individual health care providers (e.g. clinicians, informal caregivers, community health workers). 

Save the Dates!! October AND November!

Friday, October 4, 2013 4:30-6:00pm: 
HBHE invites you to our Alumni Reception- back to back with current students' Internship Poster Session in SPH's Community Room.

Chat with former classmates, colleagues, and our up and coming HBHE professionals who will have just returned from their summer of exciting internships across the globe! Who knows? You may find your next project coordinator in the ranks!


Monday, November 4, 4-6pm: 
Meet us in Boston for the HBHE Staying Connected Reception at APHA! Boston area restaurant TBD.


Keep the connection- you are an important part of the link!

Watch for details our LinkedIn and Facebook pages!

Tips & Tools: Using Visuals on the Web for Your Org

As the Internet and social media continue to seep into nearly all aspects of our culture today, a visual revolution grows.

It’s no coincidence that web and social media content are moving toward fewer words and more visual representation. That’s because people are hard-wired to respond to visual stimuli. Visuals grab our attention, tap into our emotions, and move us to action in ways words can't do alone.¹ 

Consider these fascinating stats:

• By the end of 2012, 300 million pictures a day were uploaded to Facebook, and 40 million to Instagram.
• Ten percent of all the photographs made in the entire history of photography were made last year.¹

Here is an overview of the what and why of some of the most prominent photograph and video-sharing websites and mobile applications: YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram and Vine

On LinkedIn? Join your colleagues from HBHE!

HBHE lists job postings and career opportunities on LinkedIn to the UM HBHE group (a subgroup of the UM SPH LinkedIn group).

Looking for HBHE professionals to fill positions in your organization? Find UM HBHE grads on LinkedIn!

See the vast diversity of careers amidst our prestigious network of alumni!

Join our new LinkedIn group today!!