To sign up for the SPH Insider, contact sphsas@uw.edu.
Looking for fellowships, internships, funding, RA/TA or volunteer opportunities? Check the student opportunities listings.
Join us for any session on October 28 and November 4 for the inaugural Cascades Summit, which will bring together leaders and innovators from various industries to share how they are improving the health and well-being of their communities. This free, interactive event will feature four panel discussions highlighting real-world examples and practical insights. Attendees will learn how businesses and industries improve health and where public health skills can be applied. They will leave with a deeper understanding of the connections between public health and industry and how knowledge sharing and collaboration can help build healthier communities.
Space for in-person attendance is limited, so RSVP today to secure your in-person spot or receive the Zoom info for virtual participation.
PMRP is a great opportunity for physicians who have an interest in public health and preventive medicine, or who want to have a bigger impact on population health than direct patient care allows. Many of our residents complete PMRP as a second residency, but only 12 months of previous graduate medical education is required. The program mission is to train physician leaders to work in the sate or local public health departments.
The deadline for application and supplemental materials is October 31, 2026. If you need further information or have any questions, please contact Esther Jones, Program Coordinator
The SPH Undergraduate Sympoisum is Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:30 - 5 pm in HRC 1st and 2nd floor lobbies.
Come engage with undergraduate students as they demonstrate how they have applied the knowledge and skills gained in the classroom to address public health problems through research, internship, and capstone experiences. The Symposium also provides a forum for current and prospective students, faculty, staff, and the community to discuss current topics in public health. Additional information is available on the symposium website.
Registration for the 2026 Joint Conference is now open! In case you are just hearing: the WA State Public Health Association Annual Conference & the WA State Environmental Health Association Annual Education Conference have combined forces for 2026.
Join us for learning, shared connection, and networking October 13-15, 2026 in Wenatchee, WA.
We can't make this happen without your proposal submissions! Tell us all about the amazing work you're doing in the fields of Public Health and Environmental Health.
We recommend submitting your proposal even if you have not yet received travel approval from your organization. This ensures that your submission can proceed through our important peer review process.
Act quickly—all submissions must be completed by 11:59 PM (PST) on June 5, 2026.
The Global Law Enforcement and Public Health Association has officially opened submissions for the 2026 GLEPHA Student Awards. These awards are designed to celebrate the next generation of leaders who are tackling complex social challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. Submission deadline: June 30th.
After many years apart, the Washington State Public Health Association and the Washington State Environmental Health Association are joining forces once again—and it’s great to be together. Our organizations see the writing on the wall—public health is strained, now more than ever. And under these circumstances it’s time to unite the field.
We aim for the Joint Conference to preserve the uniqueness of both the WSEHA Annual Education Conference and the WSPHA Annual Conference. Our commitment to you is that we are dedicated to solidarity. The Joint Conference is more than just a place to learn; it's a way to combat burnout, a venue for expressing gratitude together, and an inspiration for building meaningful connections. We hope you can join us!
Join us for the SPH Graduation Celebration on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Alaska Airlines Arena on the UW campus.
RSVP is now open for graduating students who wish to participate. Students eligible to attend are SPH majors who have applied to graduate and will have their degree conferred between Autumn 2025 and Summer 2026.
Graduating students must RSVP to participate. The deadline to RSVP is June 1. For more information, please visit SPH Graduation website.
The Northwest Center for Public Health Practice is still accepting applications to support student projects in Washington, Alaska, Idaho, and Oregon during the 2024-25 school year.
Twenty-one students will be awarded up to $3,500 each to help with living expenses during their hands-on learning experience. Applications are evaluated based on the project’s public health practice focus, attention to underserved areas and populations, and feasibility.
Funding Eligibility
Project work must be based in Washington, Alaska, Idaho, or Oregon and address populations in those states.
Applicants must be undergraduate juniors and seniors or graduate students enrolled in public health, psychology, sociology, and social work degree programs in Washington, Alaska, Idaho, or Oregon.
Individuals on temporary or student visas are not eligible.
Learn more about application deadlines and procedures and read about funded projects from past years. Applications for Winter and Spring terms are accepted on a rolling basis and close March 15, 2025. Limited funding available.
Welcome to a new academic year at the University of Washington! As we begin autumn quarter and respiratory illness season, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) is sharing resources and steps we can all take to protect against COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses such as influenza and RSV.
Everyone is encouraged to get a flu shot and stay up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccines. Seasonal vaccination clinics are being offered at several campus locations throughout October for personnel and students.
Vaccinations can also be obtained at local pharmacies and by personal health care providers.
Free at-home COVID-19 tests are available again through the federal government (up to four tests per household). To order, visit COVIDTests.gov.
COVID-19 tests can also be purchased at local retailers, including the Rubenstein Pharmacy in the Husky Health Center. Taking a COVID-19 test is recommended if you develop respiratory symptoms.
COVID-19 Health and Safety
Updated August 1, 2024
Follow the Public Health Flowchart for COVID-19 and Respiratory Virus Symptoms if you have COVID-19 symptoms, an exposure or test positive.
What's new
COVID-19 and respiratory illness resources update - published 7/18/24
UW Face Covering Policy - update effective 7/1/24
UW Respiratory Illness Health & Safety Plan - update effective 7/1/24
The Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) maintains COVID-19 prevention policies, guidance, and resources for the UW community.
Read the latest messages and posts on COVID-19 for the University community.